The best Stewart article to date….
Saturday, October 20th, 2007 743 viewsThis article is an absolutely read for any NASCAR fan, especially for people who are not fond of Tony Stewart - the man and the driver - because after reading this article (possibly the best ever by Marty Smith), you’ll understand the man, Smoke, better.
Plus, come on, the Icee pic is adorable!
The real Tony Stewart; not one who often shows up on TV
By Marty Smith
ESPN.com
CORNELIUS, N.C. — Tony Stewart groans a bit as he crouches down beside the left front tire of a lusty black Corvette Z06 for what seems like the 50th time. His brow is perpetually sweaty on this blazing hot fall afternoon, and he’s giving Chris, the makeup artist, a workout.
Blot … Powder … Blot … Powder …
Action!
Squirrrrrrt. The milky Armor All tire shine goo lines the sponge in a perfect vertical stripe, and Stewart swipes the tire left to right with a precise stroke honed by repetition and pinpoint advice from the director. The resulting gleam is impeccable.
Cut! (Applause.)
Out runs an Armor All scientist, flown in from California, to apply a rubbing alcohol and powder concoction that instantly makes the tire appear weathered again. Tricky.
Here comes Chris. Blot … Powder …
An onlooker is semi-heckling Stewart about his hair, a mane of thick black strands with a touch of gray that seems in dire need of a trim. On it grows, and for no other reason than because everyone keeps heckling him about it. Consummate Tony Stewart. (more…)
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