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Tony Stewart leads Fiesta Bowl Parade as grand marshal
By SceneDaily Staff
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Stewart-Haas Racing's Tony Stewart serves as grand marshal for the Fiesta Bowl Parade.
Jack Joseph Jr.
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Tony Stewart led the field through the streets of Scottsdale, Ariz., on Sunday, but he wasn’t doing any racing. Instead, the two-time Cup champion was fulfilling one of his duties as grand marshal of the Fiesta Bowl.
Stewart sat on the trunk of a Corvette convertible during the 1.9-mile route of the Fiesta Bowl Parade. The Fiesta Bowl is to be played Monday night between Ohio State and Texas.
“That was like driver introductions at Indianapolis times 10,” said Stewart, referring to the ritual of riding in the back of a pickup truck around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “This is a huge event and I’m just honored to be a part of it. It’s pretty cool to sort of venture outside our box a little bit and take in a game of this magnitude.
“With the racing season being what it is, getting away to see a college football game is kind of tough. When the Fiesta Bowl Committee called and asked if I was interested in being their grand marshal, I said, ‘As long as I get a ticket and a field pass to the game, I’m in.’”
Accompanying Stewart during the parade were two No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet show cars, one with Office Depot sponsorship and the other with Old Spice backing.
The upcoming Sprint Cup Series season will be Stewart’s first as a co-owner.
“Being grand marshal was also a great opportunity for our race team,” Stewart said.. “It’s not everyday that we’re able to cross over into other sporting events, so to be able to do that and bring my team and sponsors a little extra exposure was a no-brainer. Plus, we’re going to be back out here in April at Phoenix International Raceway, and hopefully the time we spend here in January brings a few more people out to the race track in April.”
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Tena Herman said:
Jan 4, 2009 at 1:53 PMWay to represent Tony! Happy to see NASCAR spilling over into other genres. I hope you cheer for the Buckeyes...remember where Eldora is located!!! From a NASCAR Buckeye!
Georgia Ross said:
Jan 4, 2009 at 2:28 PMThanks, Tony. We love to see you in the Valley of the Sun, anytime. Enjoy the game...from a devoted Phoenix fan....... A NOTE TO SCENEDAILY STAFF: THE FIESTA BOWL PARADE WAS NOT IN SCOTTSDALE. IT WAS IN PHOENIX. YOUR PHOTO WAS TAKEN ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE ON CENTRAL AVENUE.
dan barnett said:
Jan 4, 2009 at 3:06 PMTONY STEWART will come to be the greatest driver-owner ever.
Judy Dunbar said:
Jan 4, 2009 at 3:55 PMThanks Georgia for clarifying that it was Central Phoenix, Not Snottsdale..lol You can't see in this picture, but the girl driving the Corvette was Georgeous, I bet he liked that ..LOL It was Great exposure for his new team & being an Arizonian (Prescott) I was so happy the Welcome he got from the Fans. His interview before the Parade was hilarious, Tony is a funny guy !!!! I only hated that the Grand marshal was almost last in the Parade. I emailed the Fiesta Bowl committee & complained. I wonder if he flew back or was gonna stay til tomorrows game, hmmmm.
Gladys Bedwell said:
Jan 4, 2009 at 5:30 PMI believe Tony is going to do the coin flip at the Fiesta Bowl on Monday. He sure looked great. Love his wit.
Georgia Ross said:
Jan 4, 2009 at 6:32 PM#5 Your are right, Gladys, our Tony IS going to do the coin flip and look for him on the sidelines. Maybe the pretty driver will be nearby...HAVE FUN TONY!
Robert Wingert said:
Jan 4, 2009 at 8:19 PMThey don't write songs about Volvo's or Toyota's. Go Tony Go Chevy..
Jayne Deere said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 12:23 AMI'm not a football fan but I would watch the Fiesta Bowl for the chance to see Tony Stewart. Speedweeks at Daytona can't come soon enough for me. Looking forward to seeing the #14 and #39, Go Tony and Ryan!!!
rae said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 2:30 AMWOW! Glad to have you in Phoenix, Tony. I'm not a real football fan but I will watch tomorrow's game looking for You :-) Enjoy !! I'm getting extremely anxious for the 2009 NASCAR season to start. So much has changed it ought to be a very interesting year.
Worm Dirt said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 2:41 AMHmmmmmmm.... I see that Tony was getting a ride rather than WALKING in the parade. Guess his knees must STILL BE SORE from kneeling down and pathetically groveling to his fanbase to beg the government to seize SOMEONE ELSE'S hard-earned money to support his failing manufacturer!!!!!! Sad...
Georgia Ross said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 9:30 AM#10...amazing how there is always somebody to throw a wrench into the party...instead of blaming Tony, as one individual, try blaming all those old lazy politicians you helped elect in Washington who enjoy being influenced by the lobbyists...if Tony's knees are sore I hope it's because he had a good time!
One Who Knows said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 9:47 AMTony, you have become the best all around driver that this nation will ever see. Just look around America, Tony is the best ever. You will do great as a owner,driver believe me.
Pat Draper said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 2:39 PMDirt Worm the name fits you just right. Tony is a great guy and i to will watch the game just to see Tony. He is more popular than a lot of people think. I hope he and Ryan come out of the gate shooting. Will be glad to have the season start.
Rose Sweeney said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 3:05 PMI agree with #13 Pat your name fits you just right. Get off our cloud & pick on someone else. Sad-yes you are. You don't like Tony, we get that-so back off!!!!!
Worm Dirt said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 3:50 PMLet me see if I understand this Ms. Ross..... You are intelligent enough to condemn politicians and lobbyists for their despicable exploitation of the American people, BUT...... somehow Tony Stewart is ABOVE that same criticism??? All of you can go ahead and project your anger on to me if you want, but it won't make Stewart any less of a puppet. I actually have major RESPECT for Tony when he's behind the wheel of a racecar.The second he gets out though...... well..... NOT so much. It's just funny to me that the same fools who labeled Tony a TRAITOR for driving a Toyota last year are now bending over backwards to RATIONALIZE and IGNORE his recent efforts to ACTUALLY EXPLOIT YOU. I just don't get it. ENjoy the football game.
Georgia Ross said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 5:15 PMWorm Dirt, Congress would have taken our hard-earned money with or without Tony...as part of the master plan handout...and no, he isn't above criticism, he gets his share...as do I. This is a fun article (some may call it "filler" while we await Daytona) with enjoyable comments, overall, and if you want say the things you did...that is fine with me. I am NOT one of the fools that called Tony a Toyleta Traitor...I've never been a name-caller--a Tony fan, yes! I will enjoy the game, especially the coin toss.
Robert Wingert said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 6:34 PMWorn dirt you have a lot of support here. No one tells Tony Stewart what to do. He does what he thinks is right. Welcome back to Chevy Tony and get some wins. No one labeled Tony a traitor for driving a toy. He had a contract for 2 more years and was able to get out after one. I give him a lot of credit. Yes, I called you worn dirt as your statements are wearing everyone out. No one ever agrees with you.
Gladys Bedwell said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 7:26 PMThere are certain people who come up with fictious names so they can intentionally get people upset. The best a person can do is ignore their ignorance and move on.
Robert Wingert said:
Jan 5, 2009 at 8:26 PMYou got that right Gladys.