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DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 17: Team owner Tony Stewart stands on the grid during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 17: Team owner Tony Stewart stands on the grid during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Earlier, 3-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart made a cryptic post on social media. He started off by saying that he attended a recent IndyCar race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. From there, he suggested that he may be planning something special for the fans in the future.
Spent a lot of time in the Indy garage looking at racecars. It got me thinking about doing something special for the fans… #IndyCar #NASCAR #ThankYouFans pic.twitter.com/Y8dneMjL8v
— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) August 5, 2022
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Naturally, this got several fans curious about what the former champion had in mind.
A SHR Indy 500 entry would be fantastic. Get Kyle Busch to wheel it.
— Chad (@ChadHoosier21) August 5, 2022
Mr. Penske's offer still valid? pic.twitter.com/F40smZCAq8
— nascarman (@nascarman_rr) August 5, 2022
I think Tony would enter a @TonyStewart_Rcg car
— John Haas (@JohnHaa34819882) August 5, 2022
imagine if Tony doing the double
— DennyDeliversYT (@DennyDelivers) August 5, 2022
He said, “Spent a lot of time in the Indy garage looking at racecars. It got me thinking about doing something special for the fans”. Naturally, his cryptic words sent social media into a bit of a frenzy.
To be precise, there began a massive guessing game for what he had in store for everyone. A lot of the guesses ranged from sensible ones to the downright ridiculous. However, his tweet indicated that it was meant for NASCAR and IndyCar fans.
What did NASCAR fans say about Tony Stewart and his mysterious tweet?
Some people guessed that it could be a chance for Stewart-Haas Racing to dip a toe in IndyCar waters. Others were hoping that he could finally win the Indianapolis 500. Some people guessed whether he was entering his Tony Stewart Racing team in the IndyCar field.
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PHOENIX – NOVEMBER 5: Tony Stewart, driver of the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing Home Depot Chevrolet, looks on before his qualifying run for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 on November 5, 2004 at the Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
Another fan joked whether the 51-year-old was finally taking up Roger Penske’s offer to race and win the Indy 500.
It's only a matter of time before you open an IndyCar team, right? It seems like the natural progression of Stewart Haas.
— Daniel Bragg (@Daniel_Bragg) August 5, 2022
Indy cars at Eldora!!!!
— Pete Zullo (@peteyzulu) August 5, 2022
SHR to IndyCar with Dodge for the love of God. https://t.co/dxuncOJdPK
— ⚔ Shane 🇺🇸 (@Shane_Awesome) August 6, 2022
Something tells me he’s thinking 500.
And not the Daytona kind. https://t.co/PUiXiMcH9i
— Hatty – Back 2 Basics (@MrHatty051) August 5, 2022
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Tony Stewart to McLaren, confirmed https://t.co/xtaFKrZ7c4
— Sam Rasmussen (@Samu3lous) August 5, 2022
Other speculations included Stewart pushing for his Eldora Speedway track to be included on the IndyCar calendar. Once again, Dodge’s name cropped up, this time being associated with Stewart-Haas Racing. Some people even joked that Tony Stewart was being considered to drive for the McLaren Formula One team.
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One thing is for sure, Stewart is keeping his cards very close to his chest. So, everybody will have to keep guessing until the 3-time NASCAR Cup Series and 1996-97 IndyCar champion spills the beans.
