NASCAR: Winners And Losers From Homestead

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Nov 20, 2016; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart (14) poses for a picture with team before the Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Honoring A Legend

While four drivers set out to win a championship, Tony Stewart competed in his final race with NASCAR.

It was a scene similar to one we saw just last season with Jeff Gordon. The media, as well as many team members, were hovering around Stewart and his No. 14 car before the race.

As pre-race activities concluded and cars hit the track, Stewart rolled off pit lane slow and high-fived many pit crew members before making his final appearance in the Cup Series. Before the race got started, he took a pace lap behind a truck pulling a banner that read “Thank You Smoke.”

One final ride-around with @TonyStewart

Thanks for everything, Smoke.#AlwaysRac14g https://t.co/cs6LTPs2QN
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) November 20, 2016

After the race was over, he made a visit to the championship celebration and talked with Jimmie Johnson before receiving Johnson’s flashy “Chasing 7” helmet featuring pictures of Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty.

It was a great way to end a legendary career for one of NASCAR’s most iconic drivers. While he didn’t earn the finish he wanted, he was able to come away with a pretty cool piece of history and a nice send off from NASCAR.

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