In this photo provided by the NHRA, driver/owner Tony Stewart takes part in a qualifying run at the Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, March 8, 2024. Stewart made his Top Fuel debut in the season-opening event but lost in the first round of eliminations. (Jerry Foss/NHRA/National Dragster via AP)
In this photo provided by the NHRA, driver/owner Tony Stewart talks to Fox Sports following his loss in the opening round of eliminations at the Gatornationals drag races at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, March 10, 2024. Stewart made his Top Fuel debut in the season-opening event. ( Jerry Foss/NHRA/National Dragster via AP)