Tony Stewart And His Dave Chappelle Impersonation
Thursday, March 8th, 2007 9:18am CST
By Luke, Thunder Lounge
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On occasion we like to spice things up a bit and draw comparisons between two people whom at first glance seen completely unrelated. In this episode we’ll take a look at Tony Stewart’s impression of Dave Chappelle, which he has done pretty frequently yet without any comparison from anyone. We’re going to call the ball on this one, and you’ll see why.
First, to set the stage for this comparison, we’ll invite you to reminisce on a skit that Dave did during his short-lived but highly popular television show on Comedy Central. In a particular skit, “Dave” shows his roots as he goes back to several different times in history. The “theme” for the skit is every time he’s shown, someone is “f***in” up. Bloomberg, Carter, Lincoln, and finally himself.
Wednesday this week Texas Motor Speedway held its annual media day, with Tony Stewart as their guest. Naturally with this weekends event coming up at the new Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Tony was asked about what he thought of the track. His response, in typical Stewart fashion and paralleling a Dave Chappelle impression, “I think they screwed up a really nice racetrack.” Translation, ‘SMI is f****n up!’ Which of course comes while he’s the guest at the SMI owned Texas Motor Speedway.
Tony Stewart’s concerns are valid, though. At least initially. His main points are that the speeds on the straights are over 200mph, and that the racing is going to be worse than it was due to concerns with tires. Also his concern is that where the race may be won from. Pit road.
– Tony Stewart:
I want to win a race because I do something behind the steering wheel. I’m proud of our pit crew, but I don’t think anybody in racing wants to see a race won in the pit area. I know the fans don’t.
But Stewart’s been critical of things before. We invite you to recall Speedweeks 2006, where Stewie was incredibly critical of bump drafting, and NASCAR implemented a “No Bump Drafting” zone for the Daytona 500. The question is now, will SMI or NASCAR listen? I doubt it although prior to his comments, and shortly after the test at Vegas last month, NASCAR mandated the 13 gallon fuel cell and GoodYear will be bringing a harder compound tire. It makes sense, really. Similar to Charlotte and their fresh pavement last year, which we’ll add that the Charlotte Situation™ hasn’t been discussed yet this season.
As much as we taut ol’ flip-flop around here, I can see his point of view and concern with the new surface. He’s one of the folks that have to deal with 400 miles of racing on it. However as a professional, he and the rest of the garage will rise above the challenge as they always do.
As a final thought, he makes yet another comment about the “millionaires” whom also carry the title of track owner, and is his final Chappelle impression of the session.
– Tony Stewart:
If they want us to race closer, build a smaller race track. At Martinsville and Bristol we are together all day.It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out. But these millionaires think they have to build mile and a half racetracks, then they all complain because we aren’t racing on top of each other.
Yep, we couldn’t agree more. Cookie, anyone?
Filed Under: Drivers, Joe Gibbs Racing #20, Las Vegas, Nascar, Nextel Cup, Tony Stewart, Tracks
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Vegas Race Is Pivotal For Teams - Thunder Lounge said this on March 9th, 2007 at 11:29 am
And now during qualifying:
Tony Stewart:
Translation, it’s the worst tire he’s ever ran. Silly little flip-flop.