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rebelyell22 · 08-10-2014, 03:09 AM

Not much info out yet, but this is horrible. RIP Kevin Ward Jr. and prayers sent to his family.
http://jalopnik.com/driver-kevin-war...ium=socialflow

376LS3 · 08-10-2014, 05:00 AM

While it sucks it happened, you dont walk out in front of a moving f'ing car!!! That was just straight up stupid. Especially on a dirt track where traction is none.

Balok · 08-10-2014, 06:34 AM

This is just horrible. Thoughts to the Ward family. It wouldn't surprise me if Tony retires after this regardless of what legal issues might come from it. I have a feeling the repercussions from this will be huge especially in terms of on track antics and retaliation. I totally anticipate that NASCAR will make drivers sit in their cars until safety crews get there and make them go immediately into the ambulance with any type of antics resulting in a penalty. Just my .02.

Steve Dallas · 08-10-2014, 07:24 AM

I don't think Stewart should or will retire from this. Tragic accident, even if he was trying to "make a point" by revving the engine/breaking loose the tires while passing Ward.

Simply put, this stuff has been going on for far too long. The running after moving cars and throwing a tantrum on the track. So unsafe, and this was bound to happen eventually. Up until now, NASCAR has allowed these antics to go on, so it looks like it's become popular even in the lower levels of the sport of driving.

Heck, I've even enjoyed some of the antics when they did this...and I'm sure many others did as well. Until now, safety during these antics just wasn't an issue.

Now, I suspect they enact rules that will suspend/ban drivers if they break these safety rules in the future.

ssrs2lt · 08-10-2014, 08:47 AM

aweful I just hope Stewart wasn't trying to scare him..

AKA-22 · 08-10-2014, 08:54 AM

the driver was hit by Tony ' s right rear wheel as Tony attempted to swerve to avoid the driver and the rear end slid into the driver.
End of story ! nobody should exit their car like that during a race..It was just a young mans mistake...

PoorMansCamaro · 08-10-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 376LS3

While it sucks it happened, you dont walk out in front of a moving f'ing car!!! That was just straight up stupid. Especially on a dirt track where traction is none.

+1. I'm sorry for the Ward family, but that guy is a complete moron.

And I think Stewart is racing today.

Angrybird 12 · 08-10-2014, 09:15 AM

After watching the video several times I do believe because of the black drivers suit and dark corner Tony may not have been able to see him until it was too late, it also looked to me like he was swerving trying to miss him.
I wouldn't put too much stock into eye witness accounts though. There are too many that will say he did it on purpose because they don't like him. Just as his fans will say the opposite. I say let the videos and at the scene evidence do most of the speaking.

Matt_ZL1 · 08-10-2014, 09:16 AM

Really sad. Seems a lot of stupidity on both sides of it but unfortunately one paid the ultimate price. RIP.

Nobody will ever know for sure what Tony was thinking or if he even saw him but we can be sure that this will follow him and torment him the rest of his life.

Unfortunately when we are talking about manslaughter/murder I wouldn't trust what he says.

BAD DAB · 08-10-2014, 09:22 AM

My prayers go out to the Ward family.

ToolFan66 · 08-10-2014, 09:25 AM

Tony decides not to race today.. I figured he wouldn't, he made the right decision..

6bangerBOOM · 08-10-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

After watching the video several times I do believe because of the black drivers suit and dark corner Tony may not have been able to see him until it was too late, it also looked to me like he was swerving trying to miss him.
I wouldn't put too much stock into eye witness accounts though. There are too many that will say he did it on purpose because they don't like him. Just as his fans will say the opposite. I say let the videos and at the scene evidence do most of the speaking.

Agree. I've heard two accounts that either say he gunned it or that he yanked the wheel. With the way those vehicles handle there isn't much that you can do that won't kick the ass end out. This is just a bad situation. I don't think Tony Stewart meant to hit the kid, but his reputation isn't doing him a service right now.

el ess A · 08-10-2014, 09:38 AM

Sometimes stupid has no bounds. Regardless of how pissed he was about getting wrecked, you get out of your car thinking you can take on a car coming toward you, you get what you get. It's tragic that it happened, but there's really only one person's fault for the way it turned out.

Sorry, I can't feel much remorse for someone doing incredibly stupid things. Race experience and anger aren't much help against a right rear car tire.

I think there will be new rules to keep people in disabled cars (unless it's on fire, etc.) until the rescue teams get there. Violators could be heavily fined or suspended. Incentivize people not to do retarded antics.

AZCamaroFan · 08-10-2014, 09:48 AM

that's crazy getting in front of a car like that. i 'm not sure how quickly those cars on a dirt track can stop anyway.

08-10-2014, 03:09 AM	#1
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Driver Kevin Ward, Jr. Killed In Incident With Tony Stewart Not much info out yet, but this is horrible. RIP Kevin Ward Jr. and prayers sent to his family. http://jalopnik.com/driver-kevin-war...ium=socialflow __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

08-10-2014, 05:00 AM	#2
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	While it sucks it happened, you dont walk out in front of a moving f'ing car!!! That was just straight up stupid. Especially on a dirt track where traction is none. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz

08-10-2014, 07:24 AM	#4
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I don't think Stewart should or will retire from this. Tragic accident, even if he was trying to "make a point" by revving the engine/breaking loose the tires while passing Ward. Simply put, this stuff has been going on for far too long. The running after moving cars and throwing a tantrum on the track. So unsafe, and this was bound to happen eventually. Up until now, NASCAR has allowed these antics to go on, so it looks like it's become popular even in the lower levels of the sport of driving. Heck, I've even enjoyed some of the antics when they did this...and I'm sure many others did as well. Until now, safety during these antics just wasn't an issue. Now, I suspect they enact rules that will suspend/ban drivers if they break these safety rules in the future. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

08-10-2014, 08:54 AM	#6
AKA-22 Drives: ELLE-1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmington ,mo Posts: 1,175	the driver was hit by Tony ' s right rear wheel as Tony attempted to swerve to avoid the driver and the rear end slid into the driver. End of story ! nobody should exit their car like that during a race..It was just a young mans mistake... __________________

08-10-2014, 09:15 AM	#8
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	After watching the video several times I do believe because of the black drivers suit and dark corner Tony may not have been able to see him until it was too late, it also looked to me like he was swerving trying to miss him. I wouldn't put too much stock into eye witness accounts though. There are too many that will say he did it on purpose because they don't like him. Just as his fans will say the opposite. I say let the videos and at the scene evidence do most of the speaking. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

08-10-2014, 06:34 AM	#3
Balok Drives: 2014 Spring Edition SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 184	This is just horrible. Thoughts to the Ward family. It wouldn't surprise me if Tony retires after this regardless of what legal issues might come from it. I have a feeling the repercussions from this will be huge especially in terms of on track antics and retaliation. I totally anticipate that NASCAR will make drivers sit in their cars until safety crews get there and make them go immediately into the ambulance with any type of antics resulting in a penalty. Just my .02.

08-10-2014, 08:47 AM	#5
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	aweful I just hope Stewart wasn't trying to scare him..

08-10-2014, 09:16 AM	#9
Matt_ZL1 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: FL Posts: 83	Driver Kevin Ward, Jr. Killed In Incident With Tony Stewart Really sad. Seems a lot of stupidity on both sides of it but unfortunately one paid the ultimate price. RIP. Nobody will ever know for sure what Tony was thinking or if he even saw him but we can be sure that this will follow him and torment him the rest of his life. Unfortunately when we are talking about manslaughter/murder I wouldn't trust what he says.

08-10-2014, 09:22 AM	#10
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	My prayers go out to the Ward family. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-10-2014, 09:25 AM	#11
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Tony decides not to race today.. I figured he wouldn't, he made the right decision.. __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

08-10-2014, 09:38 AM	#13
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	Sometimes stupid has no bounds. Regardless of how pissed he was about getting wrecked, you get out of your car thinking you can take on a car coming toward you, you get what you get. It's tragic that it happened, but there's really only one person's fault for the way it turned out. Sorry, I can't feel much remorse for someone doing incredibly stupid things. Race experience and anger aren't much help against a right rear car tire. I think there will be new rules to keep people in disabled cars (unless it's on fire, etc.) until the rescue teams get there. Violators could be heavily fined or suspended. Incentivize people not to do retarded antics. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-10-2014, 09:48 AM	#14
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	that's crazy getting in front of a car like that. i 'm not sure how quickly those cars on a dirt track can stop anyway.