LAS VEGAS -- Tony Stewart sat in a casino ballroom wearing a coat and tie he no doubt wanted to rip off and brushed off a question about whether he was happy his NASCAR career was over.Its not over yet, Stewart said. Still got a banquet.And Stewart wanted no part of being called a retiree, either.Thats the funniest part about everybody saying were retiring because my schedule is probably going to be twice as hectic as it was this year, he said. But its stuff that Im looking forward to, so I think its going to be a lot of fun.Stewarts signature biting and cutting remarks arrived on cue this week at NASCARs awards event that culminated with Friday nights season-ending banquet. But Stewart was constantly smiling, too, as he goes through the final paces and duties before ending his 18-year career as a driver on NASCARs top circuit.This was not the way we would have scripted our last season in the sport by any means, but its still been a lot of fun, Stewart said, referring to the offseason broken back that kept him out of the Daytona 500. But Im glad with the way its ended up and Im ready to start the next chapter.The three-time series champion overcame his ATV accident to win at Sonoma -- his first victory since 2013 -- and qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup playoffs before being eliminated in the first round.It wasnt the way we wanted to finish the year, but we were glad we were one of 16 teams that had the opportunity, Stewart said.The driver nicknamed Smoke finished with 49 wins in 618 races and didnt hesitate when asked about his favorite memories of his final season.I think its two things, he said. Obviously, the win at Sonoma was big. That was a place I really enjoy and to race somebody I really respect in Denny (Hamlin) like that. We both leaned on each other and knew at the end of the day there was nothing personal with it. Thats what made it fun.And I think going down pit road to start the race at Homestead was probably the coolest moment of the year for me.Stewart was honored at the season-ending race that saw Jimmie Johnson win his seventh series title. And while Johnson was the headline for Fridays awards show, Stewart has been the center of attention this week on the Las Vegas Strip.Thursday nights fan event turned into an impromptu Stewart roast that included a surprise appearance by his boyhood hero, four-time Indianapolis 500 champion A.J. Foyt.The only thing I told Tony when he started was, `Dont act like I do because I acted like a fool many times, Foyt said. How do you think that worked out?Stewart will be long remembered for his fiery temper, but also his pure driving skills and love of the sport at the grassroots level. One of the reasons he stepped away from NASCAR was so he could schedule 50-60 races on dirt tracks next season.And its going to be in a lot of different types of cars, Stewart said.So youll still see Stewart behind the wheel. And hell continue his NASCAR presence as a team owner.Stewart has no regrets with stepping away as a NASCAR driver at age 45. And he joked hes really leaving, taking a shot at Jeff Gordon, who retired then came back to fill in for the injured Dale Earnhardt.Stewart leaves feeling healthy and, of course, feisty.If I had known I was going to feel this good after breaking my back I would have broke my back 15 years ago, Stewart said. We thought at the end of this year that we were going to have two surgeries to take rods and screws out of my leg and my back. 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Ricky Stuart is adamant he has no expectations of David Taylor despite the Canberra coach conceding its likely the erratic footballers last shot at the NRL.Taylor begins another road to redemption when he turns up for day one of the Raiders pre-season next Monday and attempts to earn a new playing contract.Stuart played down the significance of Taylors pre-season deal with the club, putting the onus on the former State of Origin star to prove his worth over the summer before he is considered for a playing contract.I havent thrown any expectation out there with David. I dont know where thats going to end up. Thatll all come down to David, Stuart told reporters on Monday.Its a matter of how David wants to respond and how he handles the going when he gets here. Im sure hell be hungry and healthy to want to succeed because its probably his last crack.Its neither here nor there for me. Ive got a number of other players Ive got to worry about, we can hand the opportunity to players. Its then a matter of what they want to do with it.Regarded as one of the most feared forwardss in the game when on-song, Taylor has struggled to string consistent football and fitness in stints at Brisbane, South Sydney and Gold Coast.ddddddddddddHis NRL career seemed over when he moved to Catalans in the Super League for the 2016 season - but he was subsequently released and will have a likely final shot against the elite in Australia.Meanwhile former St Helens utility Jordan Turner is also expected to meet his new teammates next Monday.With the first two days of the Raiders pre-season set aside for body testing, Stuart has offered players another two weeks off as a carrot if they can pass fitness tests.Not that he expects them to all take it.Personally I feel as though some players will come back and stay, Stuart said.Ive spoken to a few of the boys and theyre all interested in getting going again.The Raiders confirmed that their only trial of the pre-season will be against Newcastle at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan on February 18. 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