He got the nickname 'Smoke' because of how "fast" he drives (i.e. he is a fast NASCAR driver). It comes from him leaving behind "smoke" as he "burns" past you. ANSWER It all started in Sprint cars clear back in 1991 when he was running USAC. He wasn't very good about not slipping the right rear tire, initially. It started as 'Smoker,' then was shortened to Smoke .After he went to the IRL (Indy Racing League) it was 'Smoke' because one of the guys on the crew who was his roommate, and knew the nickname, carried it over to the Indy car team.
when he drove sprint cars he was always smoking the right rear tire coming of the corners
Tony Stewart
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Tony Stewart has two nicknames. He has been called Smoke and has taken that nickname and turned it into a merchandising label. He has also been called the Rushville Rocket.Smoke. He got it from his dirt track days when he first started racing midgets and he would "smoke" his back tires during the starts.
He chews tobacco.
Yes...Smoke is an awesome driver.
Smoke will be driving for himself, at Stewart Haas Racing, in the 14 car.
Tony Stewart's father is Nelson Stewart.
Smoke doesn't have a girlfriend right now, but according to his show he is accepting applications.
No, she is not. Tony Stewart's mother is Pam Boas.
No. Jon Stewart, the television host and Nascar driver Tony Stewart are not related.
I know one of them is "Smoke" There is also Rushville Rocket ,Tony the Tiger ,The Columbus Comet and Big Orange.
Tony Stewart was never married.