We knew that 2009 would be a busy season for Tony Stewart as he saddles up for his first season as both team-owner with Stewart-Haas Racing and as driver for the #14 Old Spice car. But it seems as if Tony is working double-overtime with a few announcements this week regarding new sponsorships, which include deals for his Eldora Speedway in Western Ohio, and even a seat in the Nationwide Series at Daytona:
Burger King Signs on for Two Races
Stewart-Haas Racing announced this morning that Burger King has signed a multiyear sponsorship agreement with the organization. Burger King will appear as the primary sponsor on Tony Stewart’s #14 Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway on July 4 and at Dover International Speedway on Sept. 27.“I am extremely happy to welcome Burger King Corp. to the team and really proud to be associated with such a great brand,” Stewart said. “This demonstrates another important step in getting Stewart-Haas Racing ready for the season.” Additionally, Burger King will become the exclusive quick-service restaurant sponsor of Eldora Speedway, the Indiana dirt track Stewart owns.
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Tony Stewart to race at Daytona for Hendrick Motorsports
Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will attempt to qualify a No. 80 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet prepared by Hendrick Motorsports for the Feb. 14 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
Stewart, the defending winner of the Camping World 300, has won the season-opening event three times — twice with owner Kevin Harvick (2005 and 2006) and once with Joe Gibbs (2008). Should he qualify, the race will mark Stewart’s first-ever start for car owner Rick Hendrick. The effort will be led by 2003 Nationwide Series champion crew chief Lance McGrew.
