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Tony Stewart License Plate Now Available for Indiana Drivers
Tony Stewart fans have a new way to show their pride, while at the same time supporting the work of the Tony Stewart Foundation. Tony Stewart license plates are now available through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Here’s the link for more information from the BMV. … Read entire article »
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Tony Stewart Foundation Grant Accelerator Launched! Nominate Your Favorite Charity Now
Tony’s Grant Accelerator was created to invite fans and people from throughout the United States to help the Tony Stewart Foundation (TSF) identify top-notch charities serving children and animals. Since 2004, TSF has awarded about $4.5 million in grants to qualified charities throughout the country. Now it’s your turn to help TSF identify the best charities “out there” which are helping children and animals! For the first year, grant monies from $300,000 will be awarded. We hope to uncover outstanding charities which have not before been on our radar and invite past grant recipients to self-nominate for a “track position” as 1 of the 40 Finalist Charities. Learn More at http://www.TonyStewartFoundation.org/GrantAccelerator.html … Read entire article »
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Tony Stewart Gets “Wild” at Oakland Zoo
SONOMA, Calif. – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart traded his race suit for a zoo-keeper’s uniform during a behind-the-scenes experience at the Oakland Zoo on Thursday. Stewart, who was in the Bay Area in advance of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway (June 24-26), had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up-close and personal with Osh, an 11,000 pound, 16-year-old male elephant. Working alongside Elephant Manager Jeff Kinzley, Stewart helped complete some of the daily care for Osh, including a “pedicure,” mouth check and feeding him lunch. Osh even kicked off the countdown to race weekend by passing Stewart the official green flag. “That’s a pretty incredible animal, and this is like nothing I’ve ever done,” said the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet … Read entire article »
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‘Go Deep’ with a New Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible From the Tony Stewart Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS – Chevy Runs Deep, but when it comes to the Chevrolet Camaro, some Chevys run deeper than others. Such is the case with the new Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible, which one lucky person will receive thanks to the Tony Stewart Foundation. Raffle tickets, priced at only $25 each, are available now only through www.SmokesChevy.com. Each ticket purchased allows for the chance to win a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible, with a presentation by Tony Stewart, the two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala for Stewart-Haas Racing. But wait, there’s more. The second and third tickets drawn will be for a 2012 season race package. The second ticket drawn will be for a VIP race weekend … Read entire article »
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Tony Stewart Sends a Special Thank You To Fans and Tony Stewart Foundation Donors
On Thursday, Dec. 2, Tony Stewart won the 2010 NMPA/Home Depot Humanitarian Award which recognized his impact on communities, his charitable giving and his humanitarian efforts. As the season ends with the awards banquet in Las Vegas, Tony put out this thank you video to his fans and those who have donated to the Tony Stewart Foundation. You can still join Stewart in the driver’s seat by making your year-end gift to the Tony Stewart Foundation and help “Accelerate Change.” Here are three ways to donate: * VISIT www.TonyStewartFoundation.org and click the “Donate Now” link at the top of page * TEXT the word RACER to 86132 to Donate Any Amount * MAIL a check to: The Tony Stewart Foundation 5644 W. 74th Street Indianapolis, … Read entire article »
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Tony Stewart Wins NMPA/Home Depot Humanitarian Award
It was announced today at the NASCAR/National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Myers Brothers Luncheon in Las Vegas that Tony Stewart has won the 2010 NMPA/Home Depot Humanitarian of the Year award. Stewart was honored with a specially-designed crystal trophy along with a $100,000 donation to the Tony Stewart Foundation for his charity and humanitarian efforts at the annual awards luncheon. The driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet earned the award for his annual Prelude to the Dream dirt Late Model event at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, which in 2010 raised money for four of the nation’s top children’s hospitals: Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Cincinnati Children’s, Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The inaugural Prelude took place in … Read entire article »
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Tony Stewart Foundation Saves Race Horses
Just came across this story on the Hoosier Park website. Anderson, Indiana – While two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart prepares himself for transition to the next phase of his illustrious career – ownership of his own Sprint Cup team in 2009 – the foundation that bears his name is funding the transition of a whole other group of racers from the track into second careers of their own. The Tony Stewart Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to Indianapolis-based Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. (FFI), a not-for-profit volunteer organization that works with owners and trainers at the state’s two horse tracks to identify and obtain thoroughbreds that are nearing the end of their racing careers. FFI evaluates and retrains the horses, and finds new, forever homes with devoted, caring owners. Its motto is … Read entire article »
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