Tony Stewart Apparently Hits Walking Driver With Sprint Car

[jeffro151]

NASCAR announces rules change where drivers can't leave cars after on-track incidents - ESPN

 

[packerzrule]

NASCAR announces rules change where drivers can't leave cars after on-track incidents - ESPN

Well. As long as there is a rule in place, we won't have to worry about this happening again.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

In fact, I've been to 11 Nascar events since I was a little kid and we always brought scanners.

Not one single time have I ever heard anyone say that.

I heard Earnhardt Sr. one time say he was going to "send that mother fucker to the moon." I had no idea what he was talking about. Never forget that. That was neat.

And I've probably been to somewhere around 50 races and we take scanners too and I have heard the phrase "he ran over us" or "I'm gonna run over him" many times. But since Harvick got suspended in Martinsville for saying he was going to do it and following through with it, drivers aren't as free with their tongues as they used to be. Some of the best scanner chat I ever heard was Ward Burton and Jimmy Spencer. Those two were as "colorful" as they come. Every other word was MF'er, SOB, GD, etc.

 

[Jack_John_Mark]

And I've probably been to somewhere around 50 races and we take scanners too and I have heard the phrase "he ran over us" or "I'm gonna run over him" many times. But since Harvick got suspended in Martinsville for saying he was going to do it and following through with it, drivers aren't as free with their tongues as they used to be. Some of the best scanner chat I ever heard was Ward Burton and Jimmy Spencer. Those two were as "colorful" as they come. Every other word was MF'er, SOB, GD, etc.

Well you've got me there, sir

I don't live in Nascar country so I have to travel a good ways. We have the Kansas Speedway around here and that is it. I grew up watching sprint car racing around these parts.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

It appears that Tony is done:

NASCAR: Tony Stewart To Announce Retirement From Auto Racing After Accident That Kills Competing Driver | Empire News

NASCAR Insiders Rusty Wallace and Darrell Waltrip have informed the Associated Press that three-time Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart will hold a press conference in the coming days, and is expected to announce his retirement from all auto racing activities, as well as announcing the sale of his half of his ownership of Stewart-Haas Racing. The announcement comes after Stewart tragically struck and killed fellow sprint car driver Kevin Ward, Jr.

“This was a tragic accident, one he just can’t get over. I talked with Tony yesterday and he made it clear, he is done with racing. I tried to suggest to him to take time off and think it over for a few months, he told me he has made up his mind and will announce soon. I hope he changes his mind, but it sure sounded like he meant it,” said former NASCAR champion and Hall of Fame member Rusty Wallace.

According to Waltrip, he talked to Stewart for hours the night after the accident and again two days ago, and he says Stewart has been grieving more and more after the initiative shock.

“The man hasn’t slept for days, this has rocked his world harder than anything he has ever had to deal with. He told me he could never effectively get back in a race car and drive. He can barely bring himself to drive his Ford Taurus to the supermarket and back without cringing. I expect an announcement in the next few days, he is just working on what he is going to say to the fans and most importantly the father of the victim, Kevin Ward, Sr.,” Waltrip told NASCAR reporter Nicole Briscoe via telephone interview last night.



Ward, 20, had climbed out of his Sprint car during a dirt race in Canadaigua, N.Y., and he walked toward Stewart’s car during a caution, and while gesturing to him was struck and killed by the car Stewart was driving. Ward was pronounced dead on his way to the hospital.

Several race fans who have watched the horrific video believe that Stewart’s aggressive racing nature caused the death of Ward, including Ward’s father.

“Tony Stewart was the best damn driver by far on the track that night. Why he had to go up as high as he did and hog my son, there’s no reason for it,” Ward Sr. told the Syracuse Post-Standard. “Apparently, he was the only driver on the track who didn’t see [my son.] The one person that knows what happened that night could possibly be facing 10 years in prison. Is he going to say what he’s done?”

Speaking to the Associated Press, Corey Rayburn Yung, a law professor, said that under New York State law, Stewart could very possibly be charged with manslaughter, even if there was no intent to strike Ward.

“The question over whether someone was reckless is a factual one, and one a prosecutor might let a jury decide,” Yung said. “So far, from what I’ve read, Stewart has cooperated with police. That does not mean that once this is all said and done, that they won’t find him at fault one way or the other.”

On whether Stewart will retire from racing, all signs point to yes given the sources. “There will for sure be a press conference in which Tony speaks for himself, I think he sees no other way around this,” said Waltrip. “It will indeed be a sad day for NASCAR.”

Stewart-Haas Racing has not commented on the rumor, and a representative for the team could neither confirm nor deny Stewart’s intentions.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

Well you've got me there, sir

I don't live in Nascar country so I have to travel a good ways. We have the Kansas Speedway around here and that is it. I grew up watching sprint car racing around these parts.

I wish we had sprint cars and outlaws around here. That looks like fun.
I was fortunate (I guess) to grow up in a racing family. We, My grandparents, Mom, Uncle, Aunts, brothers, and cousins, went to the 500, then we would do both Atlanta races, both Darlington races, and both Charlotte races. Then we would throw in a Rockingham once in a while, or a Bristol every so often. We tried the Daytona July race a couple times, but it is way too hot there in July to enjoy camping on the infield and racing.

 

[#1BostonFan]

It appears that Tony is done:

NASCAR: Tony Stewart To Announce Retirement From Auto Racing After Accident That Kills Competing Driver | Empire News

I really didn't think he'd retire...he must be taking this very hard, understandingly so. Considering he probably never gets charged with anything...this is inner guilty causing him to walk away from RACING...something guys like him live for. I wonder if this is a serious retirement or if he'll be back later this season or next season.

 

[#1BostonFan]

I wish we had sprint cars and outlaws around here. That looks like fun.
I was fortunate (I guess) to grow up in a racing family. We, My grandparents, Mom, Uncle, Aunts, brothers, and cousins, went to the 500, then we would do both Atlanta races, both Darlington races, and both Charlotte races. Then we would throw in a Rockingham once in a while, or a Bristol every so often. We tried the Daytona July race a couple times, but it is way too hot there in July to enjoy camping on the infield and racing.

That's cool man

 

[WizardHawk]

I really didn't think he'd retire...he must be taking this very hard, understandingly so. Considering he probably never gets charged with anything...this is inner guilty causing him to walk away from RACING...something guys like him live for. I wonder if this is a serious retirement or if he'll be back later this season or next season.

You can't be an effective driver if you have any hesitation at all. You kind of have to be daring and throw caution to the wind. If he thinks he can't shake that then he has no choice.

 

[#1BostonFan]

You can't be an effective driver if you have any hesitation at all. You kind of have to be daring and throw caution to the wind. If he thinks he can't shake that then he has no choice.

I understand him retiring. It makes sense, but I figured he'd take a month off or the rest of the season and then come back. He still could I guess...never know how he'll feel next Jan/Feb.

 

[4down20]

He didn't retire, that is a fake new story.

 

[4down20]

An exclusive story from the same site.

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[Edisto_Tiger]

He didn't retire, that is a fake new story.

I really should check my sources.

 

[#1BostonFan]

I really should check my sources.

Jesus Edisto I trusted you.

 

[Jack_John_Mark]

Wow.

I was literally in shock there for a second.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

Jesus Edisto I trusted you.

lol. Don't go putting that kind of pressure on me.

 

[4down20]

I really should check my sources.

I only knew because I seen someone post it and get called out elsewhere, or I would have fallen for it head first.

 

[#1BostonFan]

lol. Don't go putting that kind of pressure on me.

I learned my lesson.

 

[#1BostonFan]

I only knew because I seen someone post it and get called out elsewhere, or I would have fallen for it head first.

No doubt, it's realistic. Kinda why I believed it.

 

[#1BostonFan]

Wow.

I was literally in shock there for a second.

Same here