Stewart-Haas Racing’s First Win: Tony Stewart‘s initial victory with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) in the 2009 All-Star Race was a defining moment that silenced his critics. This win not only validated Tony Stewart’s decision to co-own a then-unproven team but also highlighted the potential of SHR in the competitive NASCAR landscape. It symbolized the peak of collaborative effort, hard work, and the team’s emerging identity.