Jay Busbee of FROM THE MARBLES reports on Tony Stewart’s hair raising ordeal to generate money for charity. Apparently Stewart is known for his “famously furry” back, and he recently agreed to have it waxed if charitable contributions to NASCAR’s Victory Gang Foundation totaled more than $100,000.
(Tony Stewart getting back waxed - or a pulled pork sandwich)
Once the money rolled in, Stewart was a man of his word. Speaking of words, he had more than a few NSFW ones during the procedure. Read more…
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The CHARLOTTE OBSERVER races over news that Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart were each given a 6-race probation over an altercation at Daytona last Friday.
NASCAR handed down the ruling on Tuesday, after Kurt & Tony came to blows on the track and reportedly off it.
During a practice race, Stewart hit Busch from behind and sent him into the wall. Busch then returned the favor in pit row by hitting Stewart twice in the side. Both racers then kept cutting each other off as they made their way to the garage.