“No. I mean, the biggest part I miss is the people. The people are the part I miss. It’s like anything else. Technology comes in and evolves and it changes and it’s just not what it used to be when I ran it,” Tony Stewart said, reminiscing about the Cup scene. After all, NASCAR felt less like a global sports franchise back in the day. Remember Earnhardt’s sardine-under-the-seat prank on Rusty Wallace? That informal environment introduced memorable garage lore that underlined how social the paddock was. No wonder Stewart is filled with nostalgia.

When Tony Stewart reflects on his days in NASCAR, what stands out to him isn’t just the racing, but the shared journey with his crew. Back in 1996, as a rookie preparing for the Indianapolis 500, he didn’t hop on a charter plane or fly in separat

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