NASCAR Insider Calls Tony Stewart’s Vermont Decision; Faced with the reaction of the fans

Entering Stafford Motor Speedway for its first race of the 2023 season on Thursday, Tony Stewart’s Camping World SRX Series adventure was a huge success. While the race had to be shortened to 58 laps due to heavy rain, series debutant Denny Hamlin won the title, successfully battling defending champion Marco Andretti.

The next race of the SRX series was scheduled for July 20, 2023, at Thunder Road Speedbowl in Vermont, but heavy rain and destructive flooding disrupted SRX Racing’s ambitions in Vermont. After Team SRX pulled the race from Vermont, Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio host Dave Moody attempted to respond to Tony Stewart’s decision.

Dave Moody disagrees with Tony Stewart’s decision

Overshadowing the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irene in 2011, devastating flooding and heavy rain disrupted daily life in Vermont. With roads blocked by flooding and extensive damage to homes and properties, residents have come together to help each other through these difficult times. Due to the severe flood damage, President Joe Biden even declared a state of emergency. Not wanting to interfere with rescue operations, SRX Racing decided to move the July 20 race to Stafford Motor Speedway.

Unhappy with SRX Racing’s decision to move the Thunder Road Speedbowl event to Barre resident Stafford Springs, Dave Moody posted a tweet criticizing the decision of Tony Stewart and his SRX team. “Dizzy. Shocked. Angry. Disappointed. The announcement moments ago by @SRXracing that they won’t be competing as scheduled next Thursday night at @ThunderRoadVT is just another blow to a state and fan base that has taken more than their fair share of ‘abuse… “wrote Dave Moody.

As Moody posted the tweets, fans on Twitter disagreed.

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Fans side with SRX Racing’s decision

As Dave Moody’s posted his thoughts on Twitter, fans were quick to fire back at the Sirius/XM NASCAR radio host.

In agreement with SRX Racing’s decision, one fan wrote, “I understand what you are saying, but the governor and the track officials were involved in the decision. I think they might have information you don’t.

Another fan wrote, “Did you notice the runway is in the middle of all the flood damage in that area.”

Other comments followed in the same direction:

“It doesn’t seem fair for a racing series to ride in an area that has been declared a disaster area. Seems a little selfish to be so upset that it didn’t happen. Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing that title. But not in the middle of a disaster area.

“I’m sure they were in contact with local and national authorities about it, deciding what was best. Organizing a race keeps ambulances, fire trucks, and police away while those resources are better spent on rescue efforts.

” I take. And on top of that, they get a 2024 date and issue refunds for ticket holders. And people have more to worry about than attending a race on a Thursday night.

“Dude! There’s been widespread flooding! They’re trying to respect the residents! Plus they’ve got a guaranteed ticket to next season! Why are you so mad???

Fans will be eagerly awaiting SRX Racing’s return to Thunder Road Speedbowl for the 2024 season.