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Tony Stewart pulls out backup car after crash at New Hampshire
By SceneDaily Staff
Friday, June 26, 2009
Crew members on Tony Stewart's No. 14 team work on his damaged car Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
David Griffin
NASCAR Scene
LOUDON, N.H. – Stewart-Haas Racing's Tony Stewart seemed more worried about the extra work he created for his team than the impact of his crash during opening NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Friday.
Stewart lost control and crashed and went to a backup car during the session.
"I just got loose going into the corner," Stewart said of the crash. "Goodyear came down and was worried, but it wasn't a tire problem. I just got loose, and once I got out of the groove, I just ran out of [room] - I was staying right with it, I just needed another 50 feet to finish getting gathered up and sliding up. I just ran out of race track."
Stewart said he has a lot of confidence in this backup car, which he raced to a runnerup finish at Richmond earlier this year, and its chance in Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301. He was, however, worried about the additional wear on his team. While he appreciates that he can count on them to turn around the backup car - Stewart actually got out on the track in it for a few laps Friday - he wasn’t happy that they had to do so.
"The good thing and the comforting part of the situation was we've got a group of guys that I have the utmost confidence that when we get in a situation like that, that can recover from this and get a backup car out and get it ready and go out and finish the session and finish competitive," Stewart said. "From that standpoint, you're happy. You just, as a driver, you hate having to have those guys have to do that. You hate putting them in that position. These are long hard days … without having to throw bringing a backup car and all the switching that they're having to do."
"… The bad part about it, where I feel worse about it, is I made my guys have to do that much extra work and coupled with two more long days is going to make for a long day for these guys."
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| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -169 |
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| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -289 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -321 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | -352 |
| 9 | Ryan Newman | -411 |
| 10 | Kasey Kahne | -476 |
| 11 | Carl Edwards | -520 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -666 |
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motorsportsphotography said:
Jun 26, 2009 at 2:18 PMIt doesn't matter, the backup car was faster than the primary. They goodness it is raining. starting on points.
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Jun 26, 2009 at 2:37 PMI like the line.. "Goodyear came down and was worried, but it wasn't a tire problem." Whew!
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Jun 26, 2009 at 4:28 PMSmoke has proven that he can win with a back-up car. Go Tony!
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Jun 26, 2009 at 5:42 PMImposter! The Tony we knew for years would be more upset about the car and laying blame somewhere. The imposter is just too nice and doing one heck of a job at winning people over. This can't be the real Tony.
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Jun 26, 2009 at 6:51 PMTony changed the motor from his wrecked car and put it in the backup. They knew the engine had the power and speed, now they need to get the back up to handle.
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Jun 26, 2009 at 11:24 PMWhatever! TS can race what he's got! Still in 1st, still in 1st at 6 pm Sunday.
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Jun 26, 2009 at 11:38 PMEverything's okay ya'll. Thats the main thing.
Report as AbuseTony's okay, Grubby's okay, the boy's are having to work a little harder but they'll have thier game faces on come Sunday. They're okay. It's gonna' be hot,it's a short track. We're on the poll. Smokes gonna' come out punchin' fenders and kickin' bumbers. Get your raceview ordered, your Smoke hat turned backards, and your headphones on. We're going to victory lane ya'll!!!! GO..SMOKE..GO..!!!!!
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Jun 27, 2009 at 11:30 AMNo worries! look where Smoke's been, look where Smoke's at, and look where Smoke's going....The next sprint cup CHAMPION...JJ and Gorden and all the rest are smellen nothing but Smoke....Stewart owner/driver is the big thing in nascar...and we can't get enough.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportlovesTony14 said:
Jun 27, 2009 at 11:35 AMNo worries! look where Smoke's been, look where Smoke's at, and look where Smoke's going....The next sprint cup CHAMPION...JJ and Gorden and all the rest are smellen nothing but Smoke....Stewart owner/driver is the big thing in nascar...and we can't get enough.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportlovesTony14 said:
Jun 27, 2009 at 11:36 AMNo worries! look where Smoke's been, look where Smoke's at, and look where Smoke's going....The next sprint cup CHAMPION...JJ and Gorden and all the rest are smellen nothing but Smoke....Stewart owner/driver is the big thing in nascar...and we can't get enough.
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Jun 27, 2009 at 2:42 PMThe new Smoke is has really changed for the better, it makes a big difference when you have to sign the checks. Go for the Cup again Smoke
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