When Tony Stewart Trashes the Media in Public

Stewart Confronts Media

Tony Stewart calls out ESPN for focusing on wrecks instead of his race skills. Earns respect from Dale Jr. in the process.

Driver's Raw Frustration

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Race Performance Shines

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Stewart's Competitive Spirit

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Dale Jr. Observes

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Teamwork's True Importance

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DEI Partnership Buzz

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Stewart's New Pursuit

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Future of Stewart-Haas

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Earnhardt Jr. Part-Time Role

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