Tony Stewart to rent out Columbus home

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Retired NASCAR driver Tony Stewart will rent out his Columbus home and 414-acre property for hunting and fishing.

Stewart gained approval from Bartholomew County in December for commercial use of his Hidden Hollow Ranch.

Stewart tells The Columbus Republic that a sporting goods company has reserved the property for this spring’s turkey hunting season.

He says some fishing excursions might be sold for 2017, but deer hunting is likely a few years away.

Stewart says he’s only at the house about 20 days a year.

Those renting the house will have to undergo background checks.

The 16,781-square foot home was built in 2011, has six bedrooms and a bowling alley.