Tony Stewart will drive the No. 14 Chevrolet in his debut next season with his own Sprint Cup Series team, Stewart-Haas Racing, and will share sponsorship from Office Depot and Old Spice, the Observer has learned.
A formal announcement of Stewart’s car number and sponsorship plans will be made this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, multiple sources said Monday.
There has been a lot of speculation Stewart could announce his new teammate for next season this weekend but sources said Stewart-Haas Racing would have no announcement about teammates at Indianapolis.
The leading candidate for the second SHR ride is Ryan Newman, who announced last week he was leaving Penske Racing at the end of this season.
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Just as everyone figured. Can’t wait to see how Smoke does on his own!
Smoke will do just fine. He is one of the best drivers and one of the top three in popularity, which means he can make more money for the team.
Yea Smoke will be just fine, it will be nice to see him back in a Chevy! And climbing the fences again!
Again, it is going to look weird seeing Smoke in the number 14 car instead of the 20. It sucks for the people who got his number tattooed on them.
I think Gibbs should put Denny HAMLIN IN THE 20 CAR AND lAGANO IN THE 11CAR. DENNY
NEEDS A GOOD TEAM AND GOOD CAR TO PUT HIM UP FRONT THIS YEAR HE COULD HAVE BEEN WINNING SEVERAL RACES BUT HIS TEAM AND PIT CREW DIDNT HAVE THEIR MESS TOGETHER. i SAY LET DENNY MOVE UP TO THE BETTER CAR AND TEAM. FROM RICHMOND VA
Steve wrote:
There is nothing wrong with his team he just needs to keep his head screwed on straight.
Smoke will be fine I agree. I think they are making an announcement at IMS about teammates just not saying so. This got leaked it was to be announced at IMS Friday. I would rather see Denny in the #20 than Joey but Fed Ex loves Denny. Denny has had his problems at times keeping his head on straight but heck tell me a 20 something who doesn’t!? Coach and JD are going to have their hands full with an 18, 23 and 27 year old next year. Denny will step up being the oldest and take some advice from some of the other younger drivers like Carl and don’t let things get you down Denny! Tomorrow is another day. I will still love Denny even if my Smoke is on his own.
Sushstewart20 wrote:
I had to deal with that last year….
I don’t want to hear it! I (for some reason) have picked Casey Mears, Dale Jr., and Reed Sorenson for my 3 favorite drivers. As well all know I have now had to purchase Casey Mears 4 years in a row going on 5, Dale Jr. last year, and this year Reed! What the heck was I thinking. I guess you are only safe if you are a Jeff Gordon fan. But seriously I feel for Stewart fans. My fiance is a Stewart fan…even painted his/our basement like Tony Stewart’s car…cost alot but it is amazing and now this!!!
guys… i JUST noticed this.. whoah…
what colors are old spice and office depot?
RED.
Can you say…
new Jr Nation, only Stewart Nation?!
WHOAH.
Sushstewart20 wrote:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Old Spice Car is one my favorites!!!! It just looks Cool!
Hey tony stewart fans, keep your 20 stuff they can end up being worth alot of money(ebay) one of these days
The Old Spice car is gorgeous! Sal #24 I will never sell my Tony stuff on Ebay. I just came from seeing Smoke meet and greet. He is the most down to earth guy you’d ever want to meet. He was in New Castle, Indiana at John Andretti’s Race4Riley. He signed some of my stuff and I told him they were going to be put up for posterity sake because I’m waiting on new stuff–his response, “there will be a lot of it!”
Those of you that haven’t heard this story Smoke is giving 32 vests to the Indiana State Police canines that will protect them from shooting and stabbing by suspects. I own, raise and train German Shepherds so this is very near and dear to me what he has done for these servants. He will be giving them to the ISP tomorrow night at ORP before the USAC race.
I’m pre-ordering my #14 stickers on nascar.com as soon as I can. LOL.. as soon as Homestead is over (i’ll be there), i’ll stop by Tony’s souvineir stand, grab my #14 decal and stick it on my car. I’m NOT driving my car without his car number on it..so before I leave Homestead that night, his new number will be on my car.
I am, and always will be, a die-hard Stewart fan. I’ll follow him whereever he goes.
GOO TONY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ugh, gotta get used to saying ‘go #14!’ HAHA
Hey #14 is a great number AJ Foyt and Pete Rose! They both reached the highest in their sport so move over guys Smoke is coming! I bet the pre-orders on his diecasts will be out this week because they are unveiling the car Friday.
I still want to find one of those “Tony Stewart didn’t hit me” t-shirts they were selling a few years back. I am glad Smoke is down to earth now!
Just because he changed numbers doesn’t mean
the 20 doesn’t mean anything any more. It’s pretty
much his legacy. So cheer up Stewart fans ;D
I did the same with Junior’s 8 memorabilia.
Sushstewart20 wrote:
………no. lol
It will be at Indy for sure the past several years it has been a sea of orange. Next year it will be red! Tony is so down to earth. He’s just a good ole boy from Indiana and folks he is far from fat! Hey gals he has cute legs too! He was wearing shorts and flip-flops today! Now if that isn’t laid back and down to earth I don’t know what is. He looked like he was ready for the beach.
Tell NASCAR to cough up the #3 Tony. You are the closest thing to him.
gigolo george wrote:
this is a joke right???
I mean seriously, tonys good, but he dont deserve the #3
Yes but Smoke is the next best thing to Dale–but he isn’t Dale and doesn’t want his number. That was Dale’s! Smoke said he has lugnuts from Dale’s car and they are a prized possession. He honors the man, respected the man.
Was at IMS today watching all the haulers come in. The Old Spice guys came up to me handed me some info and would not confirm the number etc but after the announcement at the pagoda they will have his new car for next year there!