Tony Stewart Hits and Kills a Driver

[GIGator]

This is a graphic video, so, consider that before watching it. https://deadspin.com/reports-tony-s...ource=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

 

[GIGator]

I hope someone will fix my mistake in the title - I kinda misspelled Tony Stewart's last name. Sorry!

 

[Gator Fever]

I hope someone will fix my mistake in the title - I kinda misspelled Tony Stewart's last name. Sorry!

Just edit it.

 

[GIGator]

I hope someone will fix my mistake in the title - I kinda misspelled Tony Stewart's last name. Sorry!

Thanks! What a tragedy!

 

[Gator Fever]

Crazy stuff. Tempers were flaring and Stewart probably thought he was clear enough when he hit the gas and his rear spun and took the guy out. Not sure how they should take care of this problem - start suspending any driver that gets out and walks on the track like that for a long period maybe.

 

[GIGator]

Crazy stuff. Tempers were flaring and Stewart probably thought he was clear enough when he hit the gas and his rear spun and took the guy out. Not sure how they should take care of this problem - start suspending any driver that gets out and walks on the track like that for a long period maybe.

I'm sure they will do something. That young man had no idea that his life was about to end, as he walked toward Tony's car. Our failure to think, before we act, can be very costly. That's why they need to step in and stop them from getting out of their cars, unless it's necessary.

 

[GMDGator]

Unreal

 

[GatorJ]

Not Tony's fault. Kid's a dumbass.

 

[ufgator812]

Looks like he meant to hit him.

 

[GMDGator]

Looks like Stewart was trying to sling dirt on him and hit him instead.. He certainly could have slowed down and missed him

 

[GatorJ]

Well if he swerved to scare him. Or fling dirt on him. Or hit him. Then he should be locked up.

 

[GIGator]

Looks like Stewart was trying to sling dirt on him and hit him instead.. He certainly could have slowed down and missed him

I think you hit the nail on the head!

 

[ufgator812]

No doubt he gunned the engine.

 

[Concrete Helmet]

Looks like Stewart was trying to sling dirt on him and hit him instead.. He certainly could have slowed down and missed him

It looks the same to me. I'm not a huge race fan but I've always liked Tony Stewart because he is entertaining when most other drivers are kind of blah. That being said I could see him possibly getting a 2nd degree murder charge for this. If you listen to the audio Tony clearly guns the engine right about the time contact occurs. It also seems most eye witnesses saw it that way. I'll bet this is one dirt track race Stewart wishes he skipped.

 

[ufgator812]

He was also high (not drugs) on the track while under a caution. He should have been low.

 

[Gatorphan]

No matter Tony's intention to sling mud or scare the kid, he's not to blame for this tragedy. He should feel guilt. How much depends on his intention, but only he will truly know. However, the kid put himself if front of oncoming cars as if he was invincible. He paid the ultimate price of being controlled by emotion.

 

[Gator Fever]

No matter Tony's intention to sling mud or scare the kid, he's not to blame for this tragedy. He should feel guilt. How much depends on his intention, but only he will truly know. However, the kid put himself if front of oncoming cars as if he was invincible. He paid the ultimate price of being controlled by emotion.

That is how most involved with racing are acting also. He will have to live with knowing him hitting the gas to send a message ended up killing the kid however.

 

[GMDGator]

There is probably additional footage being investigated that can clarify this more...

 

[ufgator812]

Supposedly there were cams on some cars, including Stewart's.

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

Kid was definitely a dumbass. From what is being written it looks like Tony has some culpability.