Malcolm Stewart Has Humble Response to Tampa Win
'I still have butterflies about it,' said Stewart to Athlon Sports.
The Stewart brothers became the first family duo to win at the top level of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. For Malcolm, his first came in his 109th start at Raymond James Stadium.
Two weeks later, the series visited AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for Round 7 of the SMX World Championship and indoor stadium season of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. While a pivotal part of the season, Stewart couldn't help but still reflect on the biggest moment of his career.
'It was already two weeks ago but it feels like yesterday,' he continued. 'It's an awesome feeling to have that opportunity to finally win. For me, it was more of an influence on – it took me 108 starts or whatever, but I kind of feel like that is something that people can relate to on their daily lives. No matter how hard it is or how long it takes, never give up on your dreams. Winning that, I feel like I've influenced a lot of people.'
That influence started close at home across the entire paddock with the respect of his fellow competitors.
'Honestly, I got like 250 text messages, so I couldn't even tell you who was (first),' said Stewart.
Stewart, 32, did know his first thought to cross his mind.
'I just felt like it was, for me, more so just coming across that checkered flag with my brother in the booth,' he reminisced. 'My dad finally having (the) first two sons to ever win a Supercross race. As a father, what more can you ask? I always told myself I wanted to do it, and now, I finally crossed that off my list.'
The last indoor stadium podium for 'Mookie' was in Denver back in 2022. Stewart's manufacturer Husqvarna holds one 450SX championship from 2018 with Jason Anderson. Celebrations of this kind are far and few between for the No. 27 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing crew. And when those days do come, Stewart finds the balance of pride and humility.
'Just think about all the stuff you had to sacrifice to get that (win),' said the Florida native. 'That's a goal itself. Yeah, crossing that checkered flag first, winning that first race, I would say yes (it change my career). Did it change my life? No, but it made me acknowledge how far I came. I think (of) that appreciation of myself and all the people that believed in me.
'I accepted too that I may never win too, but I was okay with that. 'You've been in the league for 15 years. You made a lot of great friendships. You've been on a lot of great teams.' It's not always the winning side of things but looking how long you've done it and how far you've come along.'
It truly was a homecoming win for Stewart. Growing up in Haines City just outside of Tampa, his first win couldn't have come at a better time in a better venue.
Now in Arlington, the tides turn to the second half of the indoor season. Despite a career milestone, that humble nature of Stewart doesn't change one bit.
'I'm gonna do the same thing as I always do. Go out there and have fun.'
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