Nascar – Tony Stewart about to announce his departure?

Tony Stewart would be on the verge of formalizing his departure from the Nascar at the end of the 2016 season. The boss-driver of the Stewart-Haas Racing aged 44 has been the subject of much speculation in the American press. The team responded by organizing a press conference this Wednesday, September 30, the day after the officialization of the first Haas pilot F1 team.

According to ESPN, Clint Bowyer reportedly ready to replace three-time Sprint Cup champion after a competitive season at Hscott Motorsports.

After shining at the highest level of Nascar until 2011 when he won his third title, Tony Stewart experienced a descent into hell by missing the Chase for the third year in a row.

Smoke was notably break the leg in 2013, forcing him to stay away from ovals for the rest of the season. But the former champion was especially marked by the accident that cost the life of Kevin Ward Jr during a dirt track event held at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, near Watkins Glen (New York) in 2014.