Check out my exclusive interview with Tony Stewart, where we talk about his Office Depot The National Backpack Program, acting in his Burger King TV commercials, getting ownership advice from Kevin Harvick, his thoughts on the 2011 Schedule, and more.  Have a listen. (10 minutes)

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Fast Facts: Office Depot Foundation’s National Backpack Program

· The Office Depot Foundation is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its National Backpack Program in 2010.

· This year, Tony Stewart will help the Office Depot Foundation donate 300,000 backpacks to kids in need during the back-to-school season. He is personally hosting backpack donation events at Office Depot stores in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Richmond (Va.) and Kansas City.

· The Office Depot Foundation has donated approximately 2.3 million backpacks to children in need since The National Backpack Program began in 2001.

Tony Stewart Race-Worn Firesuit & Helmet Auction

· Now through August 23rd, fans can support The National Backpack Program by participating in a special charity online auction at OfficeDepotRacing.com.

· At the site, you can bid on the actual Office Depot Foundation firesuit and helmet worn by Tony during the July 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway this year.

· Tony’s No. 14 Office Depot Chevy featured a special “back-to-school” paint scheme during the Chicagoland Speedway race (see photo), and the firesuit and helmet were created specifically for Tony to wear during that race.

· The firesuit and helmet will be autographed by Tony.

· Proceeds from the auction will be used to support The Office Depot Foundation’s National Backpack Program.