BREAKING: Eldora Speedway Unveils Life-Size Bronze Statue of Tony Stewart, Honoring a Racing Legend
By [Your Name] | June 2, 2025 | Rossburg, Ohio
In a historic and emotional tribute to one of motorsports’ most iconic and influential figures, Eldora Speedway unveiled a life-size bronze statue of Tony Stewart this weekend, honoring his extraordinary legacy as a driver, owner, and ambassador of grassroots racing. The statue, a stunning work of art created by renowned motorsports sculptor Lou Cella, now stands proudly at the entrance of Eldora Speedway — a symbolic and permanent reminder of Stewart’s enduring impact on American motorsport.
The ceremony, held in front of thousands of fans, friends, drivers, and members of the racing community, was part of a larger celebration marking Stewart’s decades-long relationship with Eldora Speedway, a dirt track he has owned and nurtured since purchasing it in 2004. The event also marked a pivotal moment in the Speedway’s history, one that cements Stewart’s legacy not only as a NASCAR champion but as a devoted steward of short-track racing in America.
A Sculpture of Speed and Soul
Crafted over the span of a year, the statue by Lou Cella — the same artist behind tributes to sports icons such as Ernie Banks, Dan Gurney, and Harry Caray — captures Tony Stewart in a familiar and beloved pose: standing beside his dirt car, fire suit dusted with clay, helmet in
