Tony Stewart Memorabilia Buying Guide

 By Sean J. O'Rourke

One of the greatest talents to ever sit in a racecar, Indiana's Tony Stewart is one of NASCAR's all-time greatest drivers. Growing up racing in USAC open wheel competition, Stewart quickly established himself as a star by winning the USAC Rookie of the Year in 1991. In 1995, Stewart won championships in all three of the USAC racing divisions before making his NASCAR Busch Series debut the following year. Competing mostly in the Indy Racing League, Stewart came close to winning the 1997 Indianapolis 500 before settling for fifth. Getting his first career IRL victory later that season at Pikes Peak, Stewart would close out the season with his first career Indy Racing League Championship. Despite his success running open wheel, Stewart found greatness at the helm of Joe Gibbs Motorsports' No. 20 in the NASCAR Cup Series. The eventual Winston Cup Rookie of the Year, Stewart set a Cup Series record by winning three races in his rookie campaign before finishing fourth in points. Becoming the sport's bad boy over the following seasons, Stewart had no problem ruffling the feathers of his competitors, mainly superstar Jeff Gordon. Gordon and Stewart to this day maintain a rivalry that started all the way back in 2000 when the two wrecked each other at a race in Watkins Glen, NY. Stewart's 2002 Daytona 500 lasted only two laps before the motor on his Home Depot Pontiac let go. Not to be discouraged, Stewart would win three races that season on his way to his first NASCAR Winston Cup Championship. Years of consistency paled in comparison to Smoke's 2005 season that saw him win the Allstate 400 at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and join Jeff Gordon as the only active driver with multiple Cup championships. In what was one of the most memorable racing moments in recent history, Stewart ascended Indy's frontstretch fence as a salute to the fans a la Indy Car star Helio Castroneves. After proclaiming he was "too fat" to be climbing fences, Tony's sponsor, the Home Depot, held sales for both ladders and bricks (Indianapolis Motor Speedway was originally paved with bricks). By winning the season-ending Nextel Cup, Stewart became one of the youngest drivers to ever win racing's most-prestigious championship twice.

Referred to by NASCAR veteran Mark Martin as the greatest driver of his generation, Tony Stewart is one of racing's all-time greatest talents. Stewart’s vibrant personality
is overshadowed only by his insatiable lust for victory, for which there has been no shortage of since his emergence as one of NASCAR's premier drivers during the past decade.

Mentioned along with Petty, Earnhardt and Gordon as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, Tony Stewart is a once-in-a-lifetime talent who will never be lost
amongst racing enthusiasts. One of the greatest drivers the world has ever seen, Tony Stewart continues his drive towards all-time motorsports greatness.

• Autographed 2005 Championship Photograph: One of the most popular athletes in the world, NASCAR and IRL Champion Tony Stewart is one of the most sought-after and in-demand athletes in the world. Pictured at Homestead-Miami Speedway lifting his second Nextel Cup Trophy, Tony Stewart hand-signed this top-quality photograph, commemorating his triumph in one of the most memorable seasons in racing history. The perfect cornerstone for your motorsports collection, this absolutely flawless autographed photo is officially licensed by NASCAR. Take home one of racing's greatest champions with this beautiful Tony Stewart autographed photo.
  
  

• Framed Brickyard Autographed Photo: In what was a NASCAR storyline for years, champion Tony Stewart longed for nothing more than a victory at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Growing up a mere 45 minutes away from the Brickyard in Columbus, In., Tony Stewart's victory in the 2005 AllState 400 at the famed track is one of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history. After drinking milk in victory lane and posing to kiss the bricks with his fellow Home Depot crew members, Tony Stewart posed for this photograph with his newly-acquired Allstate 400 trophy on the front stretch at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A great centerpiece for your racing collection, this photograph comes flawlessly framed along with an actual piece of Tony's race-used tire as well as an authentic Tony Stewart autographed plate. Commemorate one of racing's greatest moments today with this beautifully framed Tony Stewart Brickyard collage!
  
  

• Martinsville Collage: Tony Stewart took home another signature grandfather clock when he captured the checkers at the 2006 DirecTV 500 at Martinsville Speedway in early 2006. From third starting spot, Smoke would go on to lead 288 laps en route to his second career victory at the track and 25th victory of his NASCAR Nextel Cup career. A major addition to your collection, take home the perfect way to commemorate Stewart's career day with this beautifully framed Tony Stewart Martinsville collage. Limited to only 120, this collage showcases a perfect 8x10" shot of Tony's signature No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet crossing the finish line. In addition to this great photograph, this beautiful collage features an authentic Tony Stewart autographed plate and is completed with an actual piece of Smoke's race-winning tire from that Sunday. An absolutely perfect addition to your racing collection, commemorate NASCAR great Tony Stewart today with this beautiful framed collage!
  
  

• 2007 Budweiser Shootout Collage: An invitation-only slugfest among NASCAR's elite, the Budweiser Shootout is amongst the most exciting events in sports. When it comes to excitement in racing, look no further than three-time Bud Shootout Champion Tony Stewart. Dominating the field of NASCAR's premier drivers, Tony Stewart took home his tenth career victory at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in the 2007 Budweiser Shootout. A perfect cornerstone for your racing collection, this beautiful collage showcases Smoke's Shootout victory. Featuring a top-quality 8x10 photograph of the No. 20 taking the checkers, an authentic Tony Stewart hand-signed plate as well as an actual piece of race-used tire, there's no better way to show your love for Smoke than this flawlessly framed collage!
  
  

• 2007 Brickyard Panoramic: On one of NASCAR's most prestigious stages, Tony Stewart guided his No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet to victory in the 2007 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Before notching his second career victory at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stewart famously said on his radio "here kitty, kitty, kitty" to his spotter and crew chief while reeling in race-leader Kevin Harvick with just over ten laps remaining. In one of the greatest traditions in all of sports, Tony's Joe Gibbs Racing team is brilliantly photographed here kissing the world-famous bricks at the start/finish line of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway following their victory in the 2007 Allstate 400. A beautiful panoramic measuring approximately 16.5" x 42.5" inches, this beautifully framed panoramic photograph is accompanied by an actual piece of the original brick layed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway all the way back in 1909. An absolute dynamite addition to your collection, bring home Tony Stewart and his Home Depot crew's 2007 victory at the Brickyard today!
  
  

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