Stewart walks out of drivers meeting, goes to the back:

  • Nextel Cup driver #20-Tony Stewart walked out of Sunday’s pre-race drivers meeting at Michigan International Speedway before its conclusion and was sent to the rear of the field to start Sunday’s DHL 400. Several drivers were asking questions of NASCAR President Mike Helton and events director David Hoots regarding restarts, when Stewart appeared to get frustrated. He said in part, “Can’t we just go race?” and walked out of the meeting. The meeting continued. Stewart had qualified 27th.(MRN Radio race coverage/ThatsRacin.com)(6-20-2004)