Information just coming out on some news feeds, specifically Yahoo Sports, is that Tony Stewart was racing on a dirt track near Watkins Glen last night (Saturday) when he touched a car driven by a 20 year old local driver. The car spun. The driver got out of the car and walked down the track to await Tony's return under the yellow flag. Witness say the 20 year old "gestured at Tony" and Tony gunned his engine causing the rear end of his car to "kick out" striking the young driver and throwing him down the track. The driver was pronounced dead at the hospital where he had been transported by ambulance.
Spokesman for Stewart-Haas racing issued the expected statement as to how sad they are about the incident. At this time there are no charges pending against Tony but an investigation is on going.
This comes on the expectation that Tony would earn his berth in "The Chase" with a win at The Glen.
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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.
updated by @tim-leeming: 08/08/18 03:50:21AM