Tony Stewart: Driven to Win

Raised on open-wheel racing, where he had marked success, Tony Stewart jumped into the stock car series with confidence, and not a small amount of brashness and willingness for confrontation. Earning as many detractors as fans, Stewart was in the spotlight well before he began setting records. This profile of the racing star details his move from IndyCar to NASCAR, his relationship with his devoted fans—and those devoted to hating him—as well as inside stories that are only known outside of the winner’s circle.

Jason Mitchell is a freelance NASCAR writer. He lives in Concord, North Carolina.