Did Tony Stewart murder fellow driver?

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

I believe the track waiver signed by participants will supersede all other issues. Of the four things in the accident video The deceased man did three of them and is primarily responsible. 1) He got out of the car; 2) he became or was less than cool headed; 3) he walked into the flow of traffic. 4) Mr. Stewart hit him. To misquote a previous court decision; speed and danger of impact is "intrinsic to the nature of the sport". A professional driver is aware of this and should have acted accordingly to mitigate any hazard potential. The young man did not.

It's also why they say in boxing "protect yourself at all times."

Due to the nature of sports, most have waivers and a different legal standard is applied. I don't see that changing. In the end I think the sanctioning body will deal with it. Each sport has basically a legal body of its own. If in this case that changes, it will set a precedent that could change how all dangerous sports are played and who plays them.

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by Armistead

It's also why they say in boxing "protect yourself at all times."

Due to the nature of sports, most have waivers and a different legal standard is applied. I don't see that changing. In the end I think the sanctioning body will deal with it. Each sport has basically a legal body of its own. If in this case that changes, it will set a precedent that could change how all dangerous sports are played and who plays them.

Ward was trying to be The Running Man? Richard Dawson would be proud.

Not even Usain Bolt can run that fast! His best clocked speed was 27.2 MPH.

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Wolferz

Ward was trying to be The Running Man? Richard Dawson would be proud.

Not even Usain Bolt can run that fast! His best clocked speed was 27.2 MPH.

Well, to be fair, those actions are rather common. I don't go to Bowman Gray anymore, but surprised no one has been killed there. They get mad, they chase each other with cars through the infield, wait and purposely wreck people, sometimes dangerously. One driver got mad, got out and leaned in the window and the driver took off with him, he fell out going about 30mph.... During this the fans are screaming "kill kill kill"......

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by Armistead

Well, to be fair, those actions are rather common. I don't go to Bowman Gray anymore, but surprised no one has been killed there. They get mad, they chase each other with cars through the infield, wait and purposely wreck people, sometimes dangerously. One driver got mad, got out and leaned in the window and the driver took off with him, he fell out going about 30mph.... During this the fans are screaming "kill kill kill"......

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[Flamebatter90]

I think this is a tricky situation. Rules say that drivers should stay in they cars, but we know these are not obeyed.

Steward's last moments are what need to be examined, he pedaled, but was it to get more grip to not hit the guy or was it to scare him off, that just went wrong.

This is just Ferguson, have patience, it'll be investigated.

[Wolferz]

In reaction to this incident...
http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/stor...art-kevin-ward

Kind of like closing the corral gate after the horse has run off.

No more unbuckling and getting out of the car unless it's on fire or full of smoke.