Tony Stewart’s Star Driver Addresses NASCAR Truck Series Return Decade After Exit

Tony Stewart’s return to the NASCAR Truck Series has brought an old question back into the spotlight: could his most accomplished dirt-track protégé follow him? The three-time Cup Series champion ended a decade-long absence from NASCAR competition in February, driving Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 Ram at Daytona. He returned for another outing at Talladega in October, making two Truck Series appearances during the 2026 season. Now, his comeback has reopened the door to a possible return for one of his own star drivers, if the right opportunity comes along and it does not pull him away from the racing career…