Tony Stewart criticizes NASCAR CEO O'Donnell amid ongoing tensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Tony Stewart spoke candidly about NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell, indicating that a conversation between them would likely escalate into a physical altercation. This statement follows their past grievances highlighted during a courtroom trial last December. Stewart revealed a controversial text from O'Donnell, sent on Christmas morning after their legal issues were settled, suggesting a desire to collaborate despite their tumultuous history. While Stewart expressed disdain for O'Donnell's approach, he acknowledged O'Donnell's current efforts to improve NASCAR, noting that he thinks O'Donnell genuinely cares about the sport's future. Stewart is scheduled to participate next month in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega.
- •Stewart and O'Donnell share a contentious past and legal disputes.
- •Stewart received a Christmas text from O'Donnell asking for collaboration.
- •Despite personal grievances, Stewart praised O'Donnell's recent efforts.
- •Stewart will race in the Craftsman Truck Series at Talladega next month.
- •NASCAR continues to evolve under O'Donnell's leadership.
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — “We’d Be in a Fistfight’: Tony Stewart’s Tell-All of NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell
"If Tony Stewart and NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell were in the same room, there would not be much of a conversation. With their past grievances that were aired out in a courtroom last December, “Smoke” would not have much to say to NASCAR’s Chief Executive.There would not be words, only fists.“If I saw O’Donnell now, […] The post “We’d Be in a Fistfight’: Tony Stewart’s Tell-All of NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell appeared first on HEAVY.
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