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Daytona 500’s Elite Status Shattered: Tony Stewart’s Explosive Revelation Rocks Racing World

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
May 3, 2025
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Daytona 500’s Elite Status Shattered: Tony Stewart’s Explosive Revelation Rocks Racing World

President Donald Trump leads the field around the track prior to the running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

Tony Stewart Slams Daytona 500 as Elite Status Crumbles Under Undeserved Victory Reign

Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has set the racing world ablaze with his scathing remarks about the prestigious Daytona 500, claiming that the event has lost its elite status due to unworthy winners taking the checkered flag.

Stewart, a three-time Cup Series champion, expressed his disillusionment with the current state of the Daytona 500, once hailed as the crown jewel race in Motorsports. In a recent appearance on his Rubbin is Racing podcast, the racing legend didn’t hold back, declaring, “When it comes to Daytona, now I’m going to be crucified by a lot of people for this. In my eyes, it doesn’t mean the same now as it did 15-20 years ago.”

Known for his fierce competitiveness and unwavering passion for the sport, Stewart called into question the caliber of some recent Daytona 500 winners, hinting that luck rather than skill played a significant role in their victories. He even went as far as to suggest that certain drivers who clinched the prestigious title didn’t deserve it, emphasizing that for some, it was their only claim to fame in the racing world.

Despite his criticisms, Stewart’s desire to add a Daytona 500 victory to his illustrious career remains unwavering. He expressed a willingness to trade in some of his Cup race wins for a chance to triumph at the iconic event, underlining his undying quest for success on the hallowed grounds of Daytona International Speedway.

The racing icon’s frustration stems not only from what he perceives as undeserving champions but also from the evolution of racing dynamics at superspeedways like Daytona. Stewart lamented the shift in racing strategies, with aggressive driving and drafting techniques overshadowing traditional aero advantages, leading to chaotic and unpredictable races.

As Stewart’s bold comments reverberate throughout the racing community, one thing remains clear – the Daytona 500, once a symbol of excellence and skill, now stands at a crossroads, grappling with the ghosts of its past glory and the harsh realities of contemporary racing.

In a sport where legends are made and dreams are shattered in the blink of an eye, Tony Stewart’s candid assessment serves as a stark reminder of the ever-changing landscape of NASCAR and the relentless pursuit of victory that drives every racer, past and present.

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