NASCAR Insider Calls Out Tony Stewart’s Vermont Decision; Faces Backlash From Fans

Rolling into the Stafford Motor Speedway on Thursday for its maiden race of the 2023 season, Tony Stewart’s Camping World SRX Series venture was a massive success. While the race had to be shortened to 58 laps due to heavy rains, series debutant Denny Hamlin bagged the title win, successfully fighting off the reigning champion, Marco Andretti. 

The next SRX Series race had been scheduled for July 20, 2023, at the Thunder Road Speedbowl in Vermont, but heavy rainfall and destructive floods have disrupted SRX Racing’s Vermont ambitions. Following the SRX team pulling the race from Vermont, Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio host, Dave Moody took a shot at Tony Stewart’s decision.

Dave Moody doesn’t agree with Tony Stewart’s decision

Dwarfing the havoc wrecked by Hurricane Irene in 2011, devastating floods and heavy rains have disrupted daily life in Vermont. With roads blocked by floods and extensive damage to houses and properties, residents have come together to help each other in these trying times. Owing to the severe damage dealt by the floods, President Joe Biden even declared a state of emergency. Not wanting to get in the way of rescue operations, SRX Racing decided on moving the 20th July race to Stafford Motor Speedway. 

Unhappy with SRX Racing’s decision to move the Thunder Road Speedbowl event to Stafford Springs, Barre resident, Dave Moody put out a tweet, criticizing Tony Stewart and his SRX team’s decision. “Stunned. Shocked. Angry. Disappointed. The announcement a few moments ago by @SRXracing that they will not compete as scheduled next Thursday night at @ThunderRoadVT is just another body blow for a state and a fan base that have taken more than their share of abuse…”, Dave Moody wrote.

While Moody put out the tweets, fans on Twitter were in disagreement.

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Fans side with SRX Racing’s decision

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As Dave Moody’s posted his thoughts on Twitter, fans quickly hit back at the Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio host. 

In agreement with SRX Racing’s decision, a fan wrote, “I get what you’re saying but the governor and the track officials were involved in the decision. I think they might have information that you don’t.”

Another fan wrote, “Have you noticed the track is in the middle of all the flood damage in that area.” 

Other comments followed in a similar vein:

“Doesn’t seem right for a race series to roll into an area that has been declared a disaster area. Seems a little selfish to be so upset about it not happening. Yes, I was looking forward to seeing this track. But not in the middle of a disaster zone.”

“I’m sure they were in touch with local and state government officials about it, deciding on what is best. Having a race takes ambulances and fire trucks and police away when those resources are better spent on rescue efforts.”

“L take. And plus they are getting a 2024 date and issued refunds for ticket holders. And people have bigger things to worry about than attending a race on a Thursday night”

“Dude! There was widespread flooding! They are trying to respect the residents! Plus, they have a guaranteed ticket for next season! Why are you so angry???”

Fans will eagerly wait for SRX Racing to return to the Thunder Road Speedbowl for the 2024 season.

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