Tony Stewart on joining the NHRA & Racing in the Indy 500 AND Coca-Cola 600 | Hot Rod Pod

The legendary Tony Stewart joins hosts Brian Lohnes & David Freiburger on the HOT ROD Pod - LIVE from the 2023 PRI Show in Indianapolis! Tony discusses starting a family with wife Leah Pruett, the decision to take over driving duties for Leah in 2024, making the move to the NHRA, racing in the Indy 500 AND Coca-Cola 600 on the same day (TWICE), why he never returned to the Indy 500, getting a taste of F1, Sprint Car racing, building and leading a successful race team, thoughts on Ben Rhodes' drunken championship presser, how Don Prudhomme set up he & Leah, and the prospect of becoming Rookie of the Year at 53 years old! Learn more HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ROwZHy

0:22 - Today's guest - Tony Stewart!
1:17 - On the decision to start a family and to drive for wife Leah in 2024.
5:33 - Making the jump to Drag Racing.
7:39 - On his shoulder injury.
10:12 - Driving Indy & Busch Series simultaneously.
11:27 - Competing in the Indy 500 & Coca-Cola 600 on the same day... TWICE!
16:36 - Why he never returned to the Indy 500.
17:40 - Seat swap with Lewis Hamilton.
18:29 - Sprint Car racing world.
20:34 - Racer/Track Operator/Team Owner.
21:59 - Relationship with Crew Chief, pit crew, and the car itself.
27:48 - Building a turnkey Top Fuel team.
30:02 - Changing the culture in drag racing.
34:25 - Etiquette vs Gamesmanship.
36:50 - Truck Series finale & the younger generation of drivers.
39:54 - How Don Prudhomme set up he and his wife Leah.
43:14 - Rookie of the Year at 53!?

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