Is Tony Stewart Upset To See Kyle Busch Drama Overshadow NASCAR Points Chase?

Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards are in the middle of one of the best points races in NASCAR history with two races remaining in the season.

But nobody seemed to be talking about that this week. Instead, it was Kyle Busch, Kyle Busch and Kyle Busch.

Stewart, though, seemed understanding about why all the coverage focused on Busch’s penalty for his actions at Texas and ensuing sponsor troubles this week instead of the points Chase.

“The news this week was big news,” he said. “Obviously, it’s something we haven’t seen in our sport in a long time. So it’s very understandable that it’s had the attention that it’s had. But it doesn’t bother me in the least bit, at least from our side. It’s actually made it an easier week for us.”

The two-time Sprint Cup champion trails Edwards by just three points with just Phoenix and Homestead left on the schedule. And to hear him tell it, whether anyone talks about his potential accomplishment is irrelevant.

“If I take that trophy home, the media is not going to be there anyway,” he said. “So all I care about is having that trophy. I don’t care if anybody talks about it if (the championship) happens. All I care about is the accomplishment for our organization.”

In related news, Stewart-Haas Racing continues to add new sponsorship. Stewart announced Friday morning the team had signed Outback Steakhouse to sponsor Ryan Newman’s car for two races next season.