Sources: Stewart talks to Gibbs about split to have own team - Racing

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Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has begun discussion with Joe Gibbs Racing officials about his future with the company, ESPN.com has learned. And that future, sources say, is questionable. Multiple sources close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity said Stewart told Gibbs officials that he'd like to be released from the final year of his current driving ... [link]

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Tony Stewart? Back In A Chevy?
Published 4/24/2008 by Diecast Dude <diecastdude_24@yahoo.com> at Restrictor-Plate This: Front Page Posts
Given the source about rumors of Tony Stewart seeking a break from Joe Gibbs Racing in favor of team ownership and with it a return to Chevrolet, you have to start out with "consider the source." That said... ...

Pure Speculation
Published 4/24/2008 by RevJim at Rev' Jim's RantsnRaves
... see [an early out happening] ... everyone is going to live up to the terms of the contract that runs through '09." Realizing that he didn't really have a story, Bowles dropped the names Jamie McMurray, and Kurt Busch, relating how they left their former contracts early, and went on to tell the story of how Darrel Waltrip left Junior Johnson's team and joined Hendrick Motorsports. Marty Smith went with something a little more conservative, publishing this story and supporting it this way: "He definitely has some ...

Tony Leaving JGR?
Published 4/24/2008 by txts20belle at NASCAR Bloggers FT Digest
... Here is the lastest about Tony as reported by Marty Smith over at ESPN.com regarding the hubbub about Tony. I have already posted my thoughts over at The Park. Last year it was Junior Watch 2007…is this the year of Smoke Watch 2008? I am sure this isn’t the end of this story. ...

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Tony Stewart and Joe Gibbs have created one of the most dominant teams on the Sprint Cup circuit with Stewart's No. 20 Toyota. Two titles, two Brickyard 400s, and 32 wins overall highlight a decade that's left them, with Roush Fenway Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, fighting for the label of top team in the sport. Next season, they'll be waging that battle on opposite sides. Sources tell ...

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RevJim posted 4/24/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

Lee Spencer clarifies the story she posted two weeks ago about Tony Stewart alledgedly talking to Haas/CNC about co-ownership. Spencer debunks the stories on that subject by Marty Smith and Tom Bowles by mentioning a few other options.

Danica destined for NASCAR

RevJim posted 4/24/2008 from calsun.canoe.ca

Tony Stewart doesn't have to be the only subject of speculation this week. How about Danica?

Tom Bowles: Stewart in talks to join new team in 2009 - Tom Bowles - SI.com

Rev' Jim's RantsnRaves found this 4/24/2008 on sportsillustrated.cnn.com

After 10 years with Joe Gibbs Racing, Tony Stewart is on the verge of a deal to leave to race and partially own Haas CNC next season.

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After a decade together, Tony Stewart and owner Joe Gibbs are on the verge of a divorce that will find Smoke with ownership in a new team in 2009.

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Tony Stewart may be looking to leave Joe Gibbs Racing before his contract is up in 2009, but JGR has...

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With rumors swirling about Tony Stewart wanting out of Joe Gibbs Racing, Jeff Hammond isn't sure what Smoke is thinking.

What will Stewart do? Here are his options
Amidst rumors of leaving his team, what will Tony Stewart decide? To sort it all out, Lee Spencer plays some "Let's Make a Deal."

Stewart exploring options that could take him from Gibbs (AP)
Tony Stewart is apparently testing the free agent market, in search of a deal that likely would make the two-time champion NASCAR's highest paid driver -- but also could drive him out of Joe Gibbs Racing.