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Post by shevy on Aug 10, 2014 8:19:59 GMT
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Tony Stewart
It looks like he purposely clipped the guy and the guy ended up dying. Police are investigating and looking at the video.
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Post by heather on Aug 10, 2014 8:54:32 GMT
Oh my.
I have no words. Sickening.
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Post by sillyrabbit on Aug 10, 2014 9:13:17 GMT
I saw that. How terribly sad.
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Post by Charlotte on Aug 10, 2014 9:26:20 GMT
Omg. May he rest in peace.
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Post by Patter on Aug 10, 2014 10:45:57 GMT
I read about it on Fox News this morning but this video is just horrific. So sad for all involved. Prayers go out to the family!
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Post by christine58 on Aug 10, 2014 11:12:23 GMT
This happened about 45 minutes from me...lots of speculation..lots of finger pointing at both Stewart and the driver that was killed (He was 20 yrs old by the way). It's tragic no matter how you look at it. Lots of Stewart haters on FB. So very sad.
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Aug 10, 2014 11:52:42 GMT
Not to diminish the fact the young man died, but isn't it a rule you don't get out of your car onto the track? Whether it was intentional or not, it's sad the man died at such a young age.
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Post by mandasue on Aug 10, 2014 12:05:42 GMT
I saw the video and it's terribly sad but he should not have gotten out of his car. And as far as the things being said about Tony Stewart hitting him on purpose, well, I just don't know- I am sure there will be a full investigation.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 10, 2014 12:06:43 GMT
So sad. The young man looked like he was angry and trying to flag down or yell at the person who clipped him.
I thought these were NASCAR cars but they're not. What are they??
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Post by christine58 on Aug 10, 2014 12:10:31 GMT
So sad. The young man looked like he was angry and trying to flag down or yell at the person who clipped him. I thought these were NASCAR cars but they're not. What are they?? It's a dirt track...apparently Tony S races on these at local tracks in the area where he also will be racing the next day. He's been at this track before
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Post by bomo on Aug 10, 2014 12:21:06 GMT
The news is reporting that Tony will be racing today. I just don't see how his frame of mind can be up to a race so soon after this accident!
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Post by Kelpea on Aug 10, 2014 12:33:54 GMT
It's possible he was concussed and confused. This investigation is going to be a mess.
There are so many things that are being thrown out there: from a pissing match between the two of them, to audio video of where you can hear Stewart accelerating after he sees the driver on the track (despite it being a "caution" light when you are supposed to slow down), to it being just a tragic accident.
I'm frankly surprised he's allowed to drive today. And I'm betting his sponsors are going to pull out.
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Post by tampascrapper on Aug 10, 2014 12:53:15 GMT
Omg, that is just so sad! I agree with the other posters, I don't think Tony is in any state of mind to race today. It would be too big a risk for him and the other drivers.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 13:00:39 GMT
Wow.
And I don't understand how as a human being, Tony Stewart can even consider racing today. I guess he wasn't shaken up badly enough after he struck and killed a man.
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Post by mzza111 on Aug 10, 2014 13:18:24 GMT
This is just unbelievable! I'm really shocked Zippy used the words "business as usual" for Tony racing today.
*KAS* are you at the track this weekend?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 13:30:06 GMT
Keep in mind, I'm no fan of NASCAR but even I know about Tony Stewart and his tantrums. He's apparently got some reputation for taking other drivers "to task".
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I really hope there's a complete investigation.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 10, 2014 13:31:57 GMT
I hope his sponsors pull him, or anyone, involved in a tragedy like this. If the driver doesn't have enough compassion or respect for the situation , then sponsors should have enough sense.
I'm not into racing enough to have a personal opinion about this driver. It seems like simple etiquette should overshadow commerce. And in the end that would overcome any potential revenue lost in one race.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 10, 2014 13:38:35 GMT
I don't know the rules of racing, but should the driver have gotten out of his car and walked onto the track? I'm terribly sorry for his passing.
And add me to the list who doesn't understand how Stewart can race the next day. I would think that the tragedy would eat at him.
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Post by newlywoods03 on Aug 10, 2014 13:44:39 GMT
I can't imagine that they would let him drive today. He killed a man, intentional or not, he doesn't need to be behind the wheel of a car.
So sad for the family of the young driver!
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Post by edie3 on Aug 10, 2014 14:17:53 GMT
Lots of finger pointing here. The focus should be on the fact that a young man lost his life. Prayers for him and his family, and for Tony Stewart too.
And just released, Tony will not drive today.
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Post by penny on Aug 10, 2014 14:23:59 GMT
I don't know anything about this type of racing... What's supposed to happen after an accident - that first one where the car broke down/stopped? I gather the other cars are supposed to slow down, but anything else? And was the driver on the track pointing for a reason - like a race/rule related reason, or was it an unusual thing for someone to do after spinning out?
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Post by mzza111 on Aug 10, 2014 14:29:55 GMT
And just released, Tony will not drive today. This was absolutely the right decision.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 14:41:57 GMT
Lots of finger pointing here. The focus should be on the fact that a young man lost his life. Prayers for him and his family, and for Tony Stewart too. And just released, Tony will not drive today. It's really unfortunate that this decision was not made prior to the "business as usual" comment and decision to race today.
I think the initial comment was Tony's heart...and the latest decision to not race (I haven't found anything to confirm that...so will take previous poster at her word) was NASCAR and the sponsor's heart and reaction to the backlash.
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Post by myshelly on Aug 10, 2014 15:05:09 GMT
I feel bad for Tony Stewart.
That other guy *purposely* walked into the track, walked in front of Tony's car, and was LOOKING for a fight.
That other guy chose to act like an idiot.
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Post by myshelly on Aug 10, 2014 15:06:00 GMT
I don't know anything about this type of racing... What's supposed to happen after an accident - that first one where the car broke down/stopped? I gather the other cars are supposed to slow down, but anything else? And was the driver on the track pointing for a reason - like a race/rule related reason, or was it an unusual thing for someone to do after spinning out? Not usual. Not ok. He was trying to start a fight.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 15:11:40 GMT
I don't know anything about this type of racing... What's supposed to happen after an accident - that first one where the car broke down/stopped? I gather the other cars are supposed to slow down, but anything else? And was the driver on the track pointing for a reason - like a race/rule related reason, or was it an unusual thing for someone to do after spinning out? Not usual. Not ok. He was trying to start a fight. The other guy should've stayed in his car...no doubt. But Tony Stewart is a known hot-head. (not a NASCAR fan...so I'm not a Tony hater because he wins and my favorite driver doesn't...I watch the news and have heard way too many stories about Stewart's temper, bad attitude, and actions)
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Post by myshelly on Aug 10, 2014 15:13:10 GMT
Yes, TS is a known hot head.
But to me it is clear in the video that the other guy was absolutely at complete fault.
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Post by mzza111 on Aug 10, 2014 15:16:11 GMT
I feel bad for Tony Stewart. That other guy *purposely* walked into the track, walked in front of Tony's car, and was LOOKING for a fight. That other guy chose to act like an idiot. So what! Everyone else managed to avoid him, why didn't Tony?
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Post by mzza111 on Aug 10, 2014 15:17:32 GMT
Yes, TS is a known hot head. But to me it is clear in the video that the other guy was absolutely at complete fault. Interesting, that's not "clear" to me.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 15:18:08 GMT
Yes, TS is a known hot head. But to me it is clear in the video that the other guy was absolutely at complete fault. Well I'm glad neither of us are investigators because from the video, it appears that Tony's rear tires are what hit this man. How do you accidentally strike someone with your rear tires?
From my untrained racecar (on any track) opinion, Tony Stewart was showing his ass...trying to come close to this man...maybe even throw dirt on him, to teach him a lesson. Put him in his place so to speak. Tony Stewart is known for taking other drivers "to task". What better way to take this young rookie to task than scaring him, or throwing dirt on him?
I'm hoping there is more than one video for investigators to study.
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