Nascar – Austin Dillon replaces Stewart at Michigan

Austin Dillon will drive the No. 14 Chevrolet SS of convalescent Tony Stewart, leg injury since last week. Already replaced at the last Watkins Glen road meet by max daddies, the boss-pilot of the Stewart-Haas Racing must once again throw in the towel for the “Pure Michigan 400”, which is being run this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. After calling on the Italian, who finished the Cheez-It 355 At the Glen in 15th position, the team now turns to Dillon. Currently leader of the Nationwide ranking, this driver, only 23 years old, stood out in the past by becoming the youngest winner to be crowned in the Camping World Truck Series. He has already had the opportunity to make 9 starts in the Sprint Cup Series, signing his best result, an 11th place, on this same Michigan oval.

“I have followed Austin for several years and at each stage of his motorsport career he has had a string of successes., said Tony Stewart. He has proven that he learns very quickly, that he can adapt quickly. Being the youngest champion in Truck Series history is proof of that. His background in dirt racing is an asset, and off the track we share many interests, particularly fishing and hunting. I know he will perform well at Michigan and I am confident in his ability to represent us well throughout this race weekend?he concluded.

Furthermore, Stewart-Haas Racing has not announced any names for the Bristol event, which is due to take place on August 24, visibly preferring, for the moment, to choose a replacement driver piecemeal. As for Tony Stewart, no date has been given for his return to competition. After undergoing a second operation, the three-time Sprint Cup Series champion was finally released from the hospital on Sunday. It could last 4 to 6 weeks.