Tony Stewart's aggressive racing style and firey temper have made him one of the most popular drivers on the NASCAR circuit. Kidzworld has the goods on the driver known as the Rushville Rocket.
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Tony Stewart was born on professional racecar driver.
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In 1996, Tony Stewart ed the newly formed Indy Racing League. In his first year he qualified for the Indianapolis 500 and set a record for the fastest lap by a rookie at the speedway. Stewart finished the season as the IRL's Rookie of the Year. A year later he ed New York City to Orlando, Florida! Tony Stewart sealed his status as one of racing's best by winning NASCAR's Racing Title in 2002.
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While Tony Stewart is well known for the heat he creates on the racetrack, he's also known for his hot temper and sometimes erratic driving. He's nearly come to blows with several other drivers including Jeff Gordon and Robby Gordon. He's also been fined for knocking a tape recorder out of a reporter's hand and trying to attack a NASCAR official.
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- Tony Stewart suffers from claustrophobia, which sometimes gives him problems while he's in the tight confines of a racecar.
- In high school, Tony Stewart played the trombone in his school band.
- Tony Stewart is a big fan of fast food. "I have nothing against people who eat a lot of health food and like to stay healthy but I like my pizza and burgers," says Stewart.
- One of Tony Stewart's nicknames is the Rushville Rocket.
