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where will Stewart go in 09? - 2008/04/25 00:01
ok i know this topic is old and yet i am gonna discuss it yet again, earlier today when i read my local newspaper this is what it had to say,
Reports: Stewart wants to leave Gibbs
Driver said to eyeing '09 move to Haas CNC
By David Poole
Two online reports citing unnamed sources said Wednesday that Tony Stewart wants out of the final year of a contract with Joe Gibbs Racing that runs through the 2009 season. Spotrs Illustrated's Internet site reported that Stewart "is working on the final stages of a deal" that would put him at Haas CNC Racing next year. ESPN.com, meanwhile, reported that Stewart is "intrigued" by the prospect of owning a team and said one scenario has Stewart getting up to a 50 percent ownership stake in Haas CNC Racing and driving one of its two Chevrolets. Haas CNC Racing gets its engines and other support from Hendrick Motorsports. The Observer tried unsuccessfully to contact Stewart and Joe Gibbs Racing President J.D. Gibbs for comment. J.D. Gibbs told ESPN.com's Marty Smith that Stewart "definitely has some options" but will remain with the Gibbs team through 2009. "There's no ifs, ands or buts about that one," Gibbs said. Stewart said last year he wanted to wait until after the season to talk about a contract extension, then said before this year began that those discussions had not taken place. The Gibbs team switched from Toyotas to Chevrolets before the 2008 season. "I am not concerned with the end of '09 right now because we have '08 to get through first," Stewart said during the preseason NASCAR media tour. "It's a topic with the team here and they want to get something taken care of, but I want to see how the beginning of this year goes and get halfway through the season before we worry about talking about it again. "Nothing has to be anyway. It's about now to me. We have a change of manufacturer here, lets worry about that and worry about winning races and then we'll worry about the rest of it." Stewart has won at least two races in each of his first nine seasons in NASCAR's Cup Series. He has 32 victories since coming from the Indy Racing League to begin full-time NASCAR competition in 1999. Only Jeff Gordon (39) and Jimmie Johnson (32) have as many wins in that span. Stewart won championships in 2002 and '05. He is seventh in the Cup standings with five top-10 finishes in eight races this year, but does not have a victory.
after reading this i think the chances of leaving Gibbs next year is looking very reallistic , he may very well buy half of Haas CNC , and yeah i've kept hearing about how Joey Logano will the next driver for the 20 car, J.D. Gibbs needs to be making some deals if he's so sure Tony will stay next year otherwise Tony may have himself half of Haas CNC or any other owner who is willing to negotiate , so yeah i do believe Stewart is gonna go elsewhere next year unless i hear different after a race when Tony says im staying on board with Gibbs for 09 and so forth , i may not be a Tony fan but i will give credit where credit is due and he is definitely one heckuva competitive driver and he makes a great rival for the 48 team or any other team for that matter , so more power to you Tony Stewart if you do leave Gibbs and start your on operation or hookup with someone, well thats it from me for now i look forward to seeing the respones back on this one, later all
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