Tony Stewart is close to making a deal that would enable him to own his own, but not drive for, World of Outlaws sprint-car team next year. Stewart is also going to make a rare appearance in an open-wheel car when he races in a USAC-sanctioned event at the Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, CA., on Thanksgiving weekend(Gaston Gazette) — UPDATE: hearing Kenny Irwin, Jr will also run the race in Irwindale, if so, that could be quite a show
