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Ty Dillon honored to be considered for Tony Stewart ride

Ty Dillon could be stepping in for Tony Stewart in some upcoming Sprint Cup Series races.

Media reports from Daytona International Speedway over the weekend, including from NBCSports, cited sources saying that Dillon could fill in for the injured Stewart at Atlanta and for at least three races after the Daytona 500.

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Talking to FOX Sports 1’s NASCAR Race Hub show on Tuesday, Dillon confirmed that he is under consideration for some Cup races in the car.