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re: Tony Stewart to skip Michigan
Posted on 8/14/14 at 10:57 pm to Ldrake53
Posted on 8/14/14 at 10:57 pm to Ldrake53
quote:
I really don't know what actually happened on the track; nobody really does. I do know this: Within 4 hours of killing a man Tony Stewart said it was his intention to race the next day. His Team said "business as usual". The next morning he said he would not race. I think that is because by that time he had a crisis team in place and they told him that racing would be a PR nightmare that he would not recover from.
When I got that text from ESPN that he was gonna race Sunday, I thought it was just absurd. I thought it was no question from a PR standpoint that he wasn't gonna race. I was thinking NASCAR was gonna have to stop him from racing. That would have been a nightmare for NASCAR.
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Posted on 8/14/14 at 10:57 pm to TigerFred
quote:
He doesn't want to race. He is grieving. Kevin Ward died. Tony Stewart contributed to his death. Smoke made the final decision. The sponsors are supporting smoke in his decisions. He if chose to race they would support.
I doubt that Tony gives two fricks that someone jumped in front of his sprint car and killed himself. More than likely his sponsors don't want to be represented by someone that half of America is stupid enough to believe mowed over a competitor in cold blood.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:01 pm to bamafan425
quote:
When I got that text from ESPN that he was gonna race Sunday, I thought it was just absurd. I thought it was no question from a PR standpoint that he wasn't gonna race. I was thinking NASCAR was gonna have to stop him from racing. That would have been a nightmare for NASCAR.
Dan Patrick was saying that TS's people said that morning, "business as usual" and DP was like WTF. He was questioning how TS's people could be that tone deaf to what is going on that morning.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:05 pm to tigerpimpbot
I dont think it was meant disrespectfully. I think at that point he just should have said no comment and gathered his thoughts. He had to be in shock.
One thing if he had seriously injured him, but the moment he passed away, it went to a different level.
One thing if he had seriously injured him, but the moment he passed away, it went to a different level.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:07 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Congrats Lucky on the best post in TD history!
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:08 pm to LuckySo-n-So
No surprise at all, I would imagine he will take a lot of time off. Rest of 2014 at least. His PR would suffer dramatically if he didn't, and his sponsors are hanging on by a thread.
A terrible thing all around, and safety needs to really be not just encouraged but enforced in Nascar.
A terrible thing all around, and safety needs to really be not just encouraged but enforced in Nascar.
This post was edited on 8/14/14 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:11 pm to The Cool No 9
quote:
A terrible thing all around, and safety needs to really be not just encouraged but enforced in Nascar.
NASCAR safety is amazing. WTF are you talking about?
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:14 pm to Yellerhammer5
quote:
NASCAR safety is amazing. WTF are you talking about?
Yeah, I think when you look at NASCAR. The one thing they do well is safety. It's crazy how tough of hit those guys can take in the cars/walls they have out there now. They take some pretty big slams, and usually walk away fine.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 12:09 am to bamafan425
quote:
I lost it when I read his sig was a working link.
Yes but did you click it?
Posted on 8/15/14 at 12:26 am to TigerFred
quote:I wouldn't want to race either if I had just murdered someone.
He doesn't want to race. He is grieving.
By the way, why does the press keep posting a depressed looking tony for every article? This would be better...
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 12:30 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 12:52 am to TigerFred
quote:
Tony Stewart contributed to his death.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 2:40 am to LuckySo-n-So
Smoke really should have left
the dirt track circuit after his injury.
I don't know if he hit that
kid on purpose or not.
But, as an elite Sprint cup driver,
WTF is he doing racing start up's
and hobbyist on damn dirt tracks?
Hope it is proven to be a complete accident
but, wow he's an idiot.
It's like a MLB player coming in to a local softball league.
What was he trying to prove?
the dirt track circuit after his injury.
I don't know if he hit that
kid on purpose or not.
But, as an elite Sprint cup driver,
WTF is he doing racing start up's
and hobbyist on damn dirt tracks?
Hope it is proven to be a complete accident
but, wow he's an idiot.
It's like a MLB player coming in to a local softball league.
What was he trying to prove?
Posted on 8/15/14 at 5:19 am to LuckySo-n-So
This is turning into OJ...
And the NASCAR fans and posters are the black/mexican/mixed jury/....
OJ was a court of law...but bolstered by a more innocent time.
He's safe, co.
And the NASCAR fans and posters are the black/mexican/mixed jury/....
OJ was a court of law...but bolstered by a more innocent time.
He's safe, co.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 5:26 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 5:45 am to Smokedawg
quote:So if he would have won a race prior to this accident, do you still think your above statement is correct?
Doubt he races anymore this year
Posted on 8/15/14 at 5:48 am to TigerFred
quote:I don't think this will be the case. Time will tell though
My personal opinion is that no sponsors will be lost.
And I've stayed out of this whole mess until today... (which is probably best)
Posted on 8/15/14 at 8:01 am to Macintosh504
I wouldn't ban you. We can have a discussion and you can have a difference of opinion.
BTW rummstain is ignorant when it comes to racing. I would expect nothing less from someone whose favorite sport is figure skating.
foxmoulder,
You laugh about what I said about contributing to Ward's death. How else would you describe it? Ward also contributed to his death.
BTW rummstain is ignorant when it comes to racing. I would expect nothing less from someone whose favorite sport is figure skating.
foxmoulder,
You laugh about what I said about contributing to Ward's death. How else would you describe it? Ward also contributed to his death.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 8:02 am to TigerFred
Robin Pemberton on ESPN.
ETA: No rule changes really, just writing an unwritten rule.
ETA: No rule changes really, just writing an unwritten rule.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 8:06 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 8:30 am to Hater Bait
quote:
WTF is he doing racing start up's
and hobbyist on damn dirt tracks?
Tony is a racing nut. I don’t think I have never seen someone who loves it as much as he does. When he goes on vacation, he's racing. He would probably race emu’s if they would give him a chance. I would almost bet money someone is not letting (advising) him not to race and I can promise you its eating his azz up.
I don’t think he did this on purpose, I would like to believe that no one would. I do believe that it is a horable accident due to a combination of bad judgment from all involved.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 8:40 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 8:37 am to Lsuwannabe
Sprint car racing is his hobby. The small tracks love him to come and race.
He is the not the only NASCAR driver that races at smaller tracks.
He is the not the only NASCAR driver that races at smaller tracks.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 8:45 am to Hater Bait
quote:
But, as an elite Sprint cup driver, WTF is he doing racing start up's and hobbyist on damn dirt tracks?
Same reason why NBA players like Kevin Durant play pickup basketball games at local playgrounds.
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