Tony Stewart to Retire After 2016 Season: Latest Details and Reaction

Tony Stewart, the author of one of the best NASCAR careers in the history of the sport, announced his Sprint Cup career will come to an end after the 2016 season. "Next year will be my last year in the Sprint Cup Series," Stewart said Wednesday, according to Jeff Gluck of USA Today. He added, "I am not retiring from racing, just retiring from Sprint Cup racing," per Motor Racing Network. "This was 100 percent my decision," said Stewart, per Kelly Crandall of Popular Speed. "There's not one factor that led to this other than I felt like it was the right time." Stewart said he won't return to TV, noting it's a good role for Jeff Gordon, per Crandall. However, Stewart said "Maybe. Probably," when asked if he'd ever race sprint cars again,...

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