Tony's pre and post race interviews

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I suppose most of you watched the pre-race this evening and probably the post race. Tony was interviewed during both and the question about his supposed acting out about race incidents and confrontations was asked each time. Looks like Tony has a bigger problem with the media than with other drivers or teams........Darrell Waltrip and Larry MacReynolds in particular. But probably a little more with DW. And, ya know, I have to sort of agree with him. DW with his non-stop mouth and Larry Mac with his side kick attitude with DW are a big reason Tony has the "bad boy" image lately. He lashed out at DW and crowd...........and it got me to thinking that maybe he is correct. We fans, watching the race on TV, only get what the TV folks show. There's not often any mention of "lead ups" to an incident........just the main one. And when the supposed "experts" voice their opinions on the subject it does influence how the fans see it too. I was at the race where Tony had his run in with Rusty.........but, guess what!! I didn't see it...........I was looking else where and only caught the two cars spinning past me. So I can say that the fans in the stands don't get a real picture what happened either. I think it's time people (fans of Tony and non-fans of Tony) withhold some of the judgment we tend to place. It's not often we get a true picture of what happened.........even when we see it live.

Hope I haven't opened a can of worms but after a couple of weeks of Tony bashing, I think the other side of the story is pertinent.
 
Im disagreeing with Tony and You also DE Wrangler 2. I have a ton of respect for Tony Stewart and think he is a hell of a driver but he has absolutely no right to stand there and degrade DW the way he did. DW calls it as he sees it on the track and Tony has been a little sparatic as of late. So i totally have to defend DW on this one.
 
Believe it or not, I agree with Tony! I support Tony 100%.. and I am a big fan of his, but DW and the rest do make a big deal out of the small things. Tony Stewart gets heat for no reason.... its pretty obvious.
Also, Jeff Gordon says Tony has lost his head.. yadda yadda.. I don't really think Jeff has a lot of room to talk. He has made his mistakes before, everyone has. They're only human, what else do you expect?
 
Dewalt fan, so in essence what you are saying is...........DW has a right to defend himself against Tony Stewart, but Tony Stewart has NO right to defend himself against DW, Larry Mac, Mike Joy et al????? What am I missing here? I, along with alot of other folks, are still waiting for Mikey to apologize for taking out Kerry Earnhardt. DW, et al just fluffed over that when it happened, but they put the skewer in Tony's rear. I do believe that most of the incidents were nothing but a racin' deal that have been blown way out of proportion. (Oh, and that would be by DW, et al.)
 
At least Tony more or less said it to DW's face.......not like DW saying what he has said where Tony had no chance of offering an answer. There are two sides to each story and Tony's side only got put forth this evening, two weeks later. There are times that commentators need to keep opinions to themselves.........especially when it comes to opining about incidents on the track. I can't blame Tony for being miffed at DW and Larry Mac.........they both were out of line with their condemnation of Tony. I wish DW and Larry Mac would just call the race and offer color about about the race. Not offering their opinions on what a driver has done or not done.........keep it "clean" and let the controversy be taken care of by the parties involved. Those two are probably most responsible for driver bashing by fans.......it only takes a little prodding and they seem to do a lot of poking during races. Did you ever hear Ned Jarrett or Eli Gold offer up such opinions during a race? I think not.
 
I agree with DW,I do recognize that We don't always see the events that sometimes precipitate an incident,but when any driver,including TS,keeps getting involved in incidents in like 4 or 5 straight races then that driver becomes the common denominator and must be the major culprit in most of the incidents.Kudos to TS for a relatively calm race,kept the fenders intact and got a solid 4th place finish for His patience,perhaps that pre-race talk reminded TS of His outbursts lately on the track.I think also that TS's previous transgressions on and off the track also make Him a more likely target for such accusations,the anger management classes seem to have worn off,if it's partly due to Joe Gibbs basic absense this year,I don't think so,but there has to be something behind it.
TS shouldn't have talked down to the 3 time Champion Darrell Waltrip"jaws" though,that's not nice. :p I hope that DW keeps on pointing out any driver's actions that start to become a regular feature in consecutive races. ;)
 
Of course Tony has a right to defend himself. He could have left it those were all racing deals and the whole thing is blown out of proportion. Instead he insisted on using a personal attack against DW. IMHO that part was completely uncalled for. There was simply no reason or justification for turning it into a personal attack.

I remember back to Daytona when Tony choose to issue personal attacks against John Andretti. VERY LOW.

Tony is doing a lot of lower my opinion of him as a person.
 
Tony attacking DW is undoubtedly popular with those who like him and unpopular with those who don't.... and vice versa. :lol: IMHO, it's not real good to attack someone who is in the booth every week and can retaliate at will. Tony knows full well the power of the press and I think his anger at the outcome of the race led him make some statements that he will regret when he calms down.
 
Unless I've been watching some alternate universe nascar...Tony Stewart is basically acting like a jackass. This ISN'T meant as a shot against his fans but come on people, his actions are right there on tape. I wonder how long a could keep my job talking and acting the way he does.
 
Hello people... this is racing. Can't people remember what a mennace DW used to be like on the track.. Don't throw mud unless you are prepared to get it back. This is racing. Tony is a racer. He races hard in everything. Eventually he will get his. It seems that people forget that sometimes racing is about banging into each other. Heck if you don't like that... go take up needle point.
GO TONY!!
 
I think Tony's initial response to questions was good, the personal attack only came when Darrel persisted.

Tony's not said anything for weeks. We don't know that he's not tried talking to DW before this off the air. We don't know alot, usually only what the booth wants us to know.

I wish Tony had kept his thoughts in check, but I clearly understand it. Not to long ago I was provked repeatedly by an individual. At first I didn't respond, it continued. Then I responded but kept personal out of it. It continued still, then I lashed right back with all my feelings. It hasn't happened again. Honestly I regret that but it did stop the BS.

IMHO, it's not real good to attack someone who is in the booth every week and can retaliate at will. Tony knows full well the power of the press and I think his anger at the outcome of the race led him make some statements that he will regret when he calms down.
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I agree with this statement.
 
I am NOT a true Tony fan. Never have been; although I do like him.
I have listened to the disgusting diatribe coming from the "booth"
for weeks just as all of you have. The Califirnia race that DW blabbed
on and on about was pure uncalled for. He litorally "trashed" Tony
on nation-wide TV. Now THAT is uncalled for!!!!!
I can't fault Tony for spitting his long held wrath right back at the "boys club" in the booth.
Just hope he drops it now.

P.S. I was ROTFLMBO listening to Tony last night. Ole DW was caught
with his chin bouncing on the desk and almost speechless for the first time in his life, almost.
 
..and it looked like DW had been crying when they showed him, in the booth, pre-race. Did anyone else catch that?

I was really surprised that Fox didn't just end the conversation with Tony after the first outburst. They didn't. The let DW talk to Tony some more.

And then after the race, they gave him another opertunity to slam them. What were they thinking? Ida thought they would have ignored him for a week or two.
 
I'm not so much a Tony fan as I am a non-DW fan :) . But I was sort of the fan of DW when he was in the Cup series........it's only since he took to the booth that I've taken to a mild dislike of him. It's mostly his mouth and near constant babbling on and on about mostly BS. And when he laid into Tony a couple weeks ago it really struck a nerve with me.........he was way out of line. And then his keeping the incident alive with constant reminders of "Tony, the bad boy" makes it even worse. It did seem to me that DW was calling for Tony's head on a platter. I can't say Tony's retaliation was a wise move but, I can say I completely understand where he's coming from. Tony's the driver being attacked and DW is the attacker......who's more responsible for the bad blood? Hard to say for me. :)

Back in DW's day (when he did pretty the same as Tony) it was "just one the them racin' deals" and everyone moved on. But when it's Tony, it's something else entirely.........DW perpetuated it.
 
Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto@May 16 2004, 10:45 AM
Hello people... this is racing. Can't people remember what a mennace DW used to be like on the track.. Don't throw mud unless you are prepared to get it back. This is racing. Tony is a racer. He races hard in everything. Eventually he will get his. It seems that people forget that sometimes racing is about banging into each other. Heck if you don't like that... go take up needle point.
GO TONY!!
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I agree with you 100%. Go Tony Go.
 
Since I can't stand Tony or Jaws either one, I feel I can be objective about it.

1. Tony damn near brought Jaws to tears with the comments about provisional starts. Good for him. Time somebody said it out loud...had it not been for past champion provisionals, Jaws' career would have been shorter.

2. I have no idea which drivers he has spoken to about his on-track escapades, who is willing to overlook them, or who is laying in ambush waiting for him. I think there are some in both catagories to be honest. Tony likely downplayed it, as is his right and as is expected. Time will tell.

3. If Jaws weren't such a monumental moron, maybe his opinions and observations would carry a little more weight. Ned Jarrett never found himself in this position...maybe because he knew when to shut the bleep up. Jaws, well......

4. Tony's day is coming and that right soon. My money still says he gets gang tackled in the all star race, when no points are at stake and drivers can conveniently claim it was the prize money and on and on and on.

5. Let us not forget, Jaws was not above punting people out of his way as a driver either. His arrogance remains to this day unmatched in the history of the sport. His calling anyone an instigator is a classic example of pot calling kettle black.
 
I lost all respect for DW that last year he drove. I can't bring
myself to say "raced" because it was so embarrassing.
"I" was embarrassed that he was whining, whimpering,
shedding tears, and even going to the extreme of "buying a ride"
from another driver. How sad. Obviously he didn't have enough
pride in himself to bow out gracefully.
It just seems to me that part of his constant derision
of Tony might be DW looking in the mirror at his own past??????

I don't want to bash this guy, and in spite of his past record, he
has brought a lot of ridicule on himself.
Sorry if I trod on anyones feelings.
 
Pretty much sums it up in my eyes, Dragonlady! :) DW's "farewell tour" was pathetic.......not one of his brighter spots in his NASCAR career (and, yes, I know he won 3 Cup titles and 84 races during that time). He was funny and he was a character during his career...........he was also very controversial. He, on more that just a few occasions, offered up criticism of others for their opinions of his actions on the track. And that is probably what set me off a couple weeks ago when he rather viciously jump on Tony's antics. If anyone needs a knocking down, DW should get his too over this latest little spat.
 
He rebutted DW's criticism of his actions at the California race. More or less called DW down for opining on Rusty and his confrontation publicly and very vehemently during and after the race (DW even brought the subject up again during the pre-race). He more or less told DW that a "pot should not call a kettle black"........but the difference is that Tony said what he said during an interview where DW had an opportunity to answer (unlike what DW did to Tony). Tony got his shot back at DW......probably unwise, but when someone takes a "cheap shot" at you, you do have a right to retaliate. Then, just to rub DW's nose in it again, he did it again during the post race interview. :D I laughed pretty hard with the pre-race but even harder with the post race. In my opinion, DW deserved it...........and Larry Mac too (he was right there with DW agreeing).

I don't think anyone is saying DW and Larry Mac should not voice opinions...........just don't do openly on a live race telecast when the person that is the subject of the opinions has zero chance of stating their side. Actually, I think DW just let his mouth override his brain.....again!! I just hope Tony doesn't get into trouble with NASCAR for his interviews.............and if he does, then DW needs to be called down too.
 
Stay tuned folks, this probably ain't over yet. As far as Tony's comment about DW using past champions provisionals, that was just a bit below the belt. But I don't blame him. he was just firing back.
On the other hand maybe this was staged just to keep us tuned in.
 
Originally posted by racer8@May 16 2004, 04:48 PM
On the other hand maybe this was staged just to keep us tuned in.
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Ya really think? I don't! :D Tony just ain't the type.

But, I'm pretty sure it ain't over yet.........wait till next Saturday evening!! DW ain't letting it go.............he never lets anything go completely. I just hope Tony finds the sense to take the higher road and remain silent........let his actions on the track speak for him. Sorry, but I disagree that Tony's remarks about past Championships allowing DW to race when he was not really competitive were right on the mark. Maybe he shouldn't have said that on a live interview, but it's the truth. :D
 
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On the other hand maybe this was staged just to keep us tuned in.
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Ya really think? I don't! :D Tony just ain't the type.

But, I'm pretty sure it ain't over yet.........wait till next Saturday evening!! DW ain't letting it go.............he never lets anything go completely. I just hope Tony finds the sense to take the higher road and remain silent........let his actions on the track speak for him. Sorry, but I disagree that Tony's remarks about past Championships allowing DW to race when he was not really competitive were right on the mark. Maybe he shouldn't have said that on a live interview, but it's the truth. :D [/b][/quote]
Just saying maybe. but no I don't think so.
As far as Tony's remarks, yes they were true, but I think it was a very hurtful comment.
Just my opinion.
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
 
And DW's remarks suggesting Tony being benched were not? Tony more or less hit it on the head when he said DW was campaigning for Tony's head on a platter..........turn about's fair play That's why I say DW deserved it. :)
 
Well, I understand why Tony struck back and think he was dead on "But" I do hope he lets it go in the future and just goes out and wins the Championship. :cheers:
 
ROTFLMBO!!!!! Well..........that is, of course predicated on
ole DW not getting Tony banned from NASCAR for life; is it not???????

:D :D :lol: :lol: :p :p
 
I respect Tony Stewart for not just standing there and letting DW and Co. take their shots at him. DW looked a little upset at Tony's comments but... don't give what you can't take. I'm giving Tony Stewart, my own personal "ATTA A BOY!!" for this week.

Earnhardt and other legends have all gone through the same criticisms and, like Stewart did, they rolled with the punches and came out ahead.

GOOD JOB, TONY!!
 
Oh yeah.. One question... When will DW and Tony be in a Craftsman Truck race together again.? I can't wait... GO TONY!!!
 
Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto@May 16 2004, 09:54 PM
Oh yeah.. One question... When will DW and Tony be in a Craftsman Truck race together again.? I can't wait... GO TONY!!!
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I'm also looking forward to that!
 
BAM !!!!! CRASH !!!! Two over inflated egos collide over Richmond.

As far as DW is concerned, sometimes the truth hurts. DW should have given it up five years before he did. Opinions by DW are part of his job and the flak accompanying his on-air opinions are to be expected and defended accordingly.

The anger management program for Tony will eventually instruct there is a time when some thought should be given to what is said and the way it is said.

DW was wrong with the "Rusty incident" call at California. According to DW, he did in fact try to talk to Tony about the incident and comments made during and after that race. Apparently without success.

Neither DW nor the other commentators deserved the sarcasm contained in both pre and post race interviews with Tony. Stewart had already made his point, several times, and put DW on notice.

For one of the first times since the start of the season, this week, Tony was calm and willing to engage in an interview.
I suspicion Stewart was told to get into civility, anger management training mode.

With a reality check, Tony has been the common denominator in more incidents since the start of the season than most rookies, and for whatever reason, this week things changed. Tony began driving as if in championship form once again.

Whatever anyone sees in this exchange, Tony Stewart solidifies his position of being a whiner. DW always has been a loudmouth.
If they had sat down and tried to discuss this situation in a gentlemanly and civil manner, this would not be a topic of discussion. Tony has a lot of growing up to do while DW might conclude his mouth does not always need to be open.
DW was more sedate during the Richmond broadcast, an indicator one of them has taken the first step. In the very near future, look for Tony Stewart to sit down with DW and get this ironed out, then shake hands. Both are affable and neither have a personality that leads me to believe either would tend to hold a grudge.
 
I agree 100% with Tony also, I'm glad he stood up for himself, nobody else seems to be. I also look at this a little bit different, we have to remember that this is Tony's job, this is what he does for a living, regardless of how much he money he has, and for DW to start a crusade, if you will, for Tony to be sat down for a couple weeks to get his head on straight is totally uncalled for IMO. Ask yourself this, how would you react if somebody suggested that you be suspended from your job without pay for trying to do the best you can?
 
Well I believe Tony was correct. And that he had every right to say what he said to DW and Larry and Mike. He said it to their faces. He did not write a column about it as did DW last week (Tony should be parked)

And the point was made and admitted by Mike when Kasey took out Jeff Green. When they showed the racing prior to that Jeff had goten into Kasey.

We only see what we are shown.

We only hear what we are told.

(Man I cannot type or spell tonight)
 
Tony has a lot of growing up to do while DW might conclude his mouth does not always need to be open.
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Right on....

Plus NM88 hit it on the head...I don't see Tony going anywhere anytime soon. He's going to keep racing, and racing hard. Who can blame him?

We maybe ought to thank him for giving all of us something to talk about! :D

Good old fashioned drama is what makes any sport worth watching. If everybody was a nice guy on the track, how would you pick a favorite team, how could you even stay awake to watch the whole race?
 
In responce to Tear'em up Tony's recent actions,
Nascar has sent the following message:
"To curb agression on the race track, all laps will now be run
under caution. Please be aware that your starting position
will now be your finishing position
too. Agressive driving during qualifing will get you suspended.
Please adhere to the kinder and gentiler Nascar rules."


LOL....................
 
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