Managing Anger :)

Crankin · 1/15/11, 5:24 PM

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2011...-in-australia/

Charles Nungester · 1/15/11, 5:54 PM

little payolla and he'll be free

D.O. · 1/15/11, 6:00 PM

An Australian racing web site is reporting that Tony Stewart is being held for questioning by police in Australia after an alleged incident at Sydney Speedway, though Stewart's representative told SB Nation that the driver is resting in his hotel.

The site SpeedCafe said Stewart, who has been racing in Australia during NASCAR's offseason, may have been upset about the track conditions and confronted speedway co-owner Brett Morris.

The report says "a helmet and punches were rumored to be thrown and exchanged during the alleged altercation" and that police are involved in the investigation:

Staff at Parramatta Police Station confirmed to Speedcafe.com.au this morning at 12.49am (AEDST) that Stewart was being held for questioning, but indicated that nothing could be confirmed about the incident until later today –including whether Stewart had been officially charged or whether similar charges were being pursued by Stewart against Morris.

"We're attempting to gather whatever information we can get our hands on in an effort to separate fact from fiction," Stewart's public relations representative Mike Arning told SB Nation via e-mail Saturday. "However, we can say that Tony Stewart is not being held anywhere and is resting in his hotel in Australia.

"While we have spoken with him, he's still half a world away, so figuring out what did or didn't happen is going to take some time."

Stewart was reportedly supposed to depart Australia later today, the site said, but that may be in jeopardy now. An e-mail request for comment from Sydney Speedway officials was not immediately returned.

This wouldn't be the first time Stewart has gotten involved in an off-track incident with an official. In July 2008, an infuriated Stewart pulled off the headset of one official and shoved another at O'Reilly Raceway Park near Indianapolis (though nothing ever came of that incident, which was caught on camera).

dirt330 · 1/15/11, 6:01 PM

Tony better hope fans don't unload on him about Eldora track conditions. I don't think the county jail is big enough for everyone.

Jerry Shaw · 1/15/11, 6:28 PM

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Originally Posted by D.O.

This wouldn't be the first time Stewart has gotten involved in an off-track incident with an official. In July 2008, an infuriated Stewart pulled off the headset of one official and shoved another at O'Reilly Raceway Park near Indianapolis (though nothing ever came of that incident, which was caught on camera).

But earlier in the night of that incident, they had a ceremony to recognize Tony for buying bulletproof vests for all the police dogs. Making an arrest in a situation like that would be a judgement call. It wasn't likely, considering the circumstances of that night, that there were too many cops that were going to be quick to slap the cuffs on Tony. Fair or not.

Jerry

BrentTFunk · 1/15/11, 8:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Charles Nungester

little payolla and he'll be free

I don't know if things work there like they do here.

koolaid89 · 1/15/11, 8:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dirt330

Tony better hope fans don't unload on him about Eldora track conditions. I don't think the county jail is big enough for everyone.

Talk about irony huh...

wobbler · 1/15/11, 8:49 PM

While everybody seems to be quick to jump Stewart there are 2 dogs in this fight and Morris is no angel has been known to throw is toys of the cot on occassion too. Helmets, punches it all sounds like history maybe repeating itself!

SUPERDUKE · 1/15/11, 8:56 PM

The guy was trying to get the pit bull to tell him how he keeps eldora so good and dust free! Now thats funny!

racephoto1 · 1/15/11, 10:27 PM

Sounds like to me someone should have gone to Tulsa.

1/15/11, 5:54 PM	#2 Re: Managing Anger :)
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1/15/11, 5:24 PM	#1 Managing Anger :)
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1/15/11, 6:00 PM	#3 Re: Managing Anger :)
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	An Australian racing web site is reporting that Tony Stewart is being held for questioning by police in Australia after an alleged incident at Sydney Speedway, though Stewart's representative told SB Nation that the driver is resting in his hotel. The site SpeedCafe said Stewart, who has been racing in Australia during NASCAR's offseason, may have been upset about the track conditions and confronted speedway co-owner Brett Morris. The report says "a helmet and punches were rumored to be thrown and exchanged during the alleged altercation" and that police are involved in the investigation: Staff at Parramatta Police Station confirmed to Speedcafe.com.au this morning at 12.49am (AEDST) that Stewart was being held for questioning, but indicated that nothing could be confirmed about the incident until later today –including whether Stewart had been officially charged or whether similar charges were being pursued by Stewart against Morris. "We're attempting to gather whatever information we can get our hands on in an effort to separate fact from fiction," Stewart's public relations representative Mike Arning told SB Nation via e-mail Saturday. "However, we can say that Tony Stewart is not being held anywhere and is resting in his hotel in Australia. "While we have spoken with him, he's still half a world away, so figuring out what did or didn't happen is going to take some time." Stewart was reportedly supposed to depart Australia later today, the site said, but that may be in jeopardy now. An e-mail request for comment from Sydney Speedway officials was not immediately returned. This wouldn't be the first time Stewart has gotten involved in an off-track incident with an official. In July 2008, an infuriated Stewart pulled off the headset of one official and shoved another at O'Reilly Raceway Park near Indianapolis (though nothing ever came of that incident, which was caught on camera).

1/15/11, 8:49 PM	#8 Re: Managing Anger :)
wobbler Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 191	While everybody seems to be quick to jump Stewart there are 2 dogs in this fight and Morris is no angel has been known to throw is toys of the cot on occassion too. Helmets, punches it all sounds like history maybe repeating itself!

1/15/11, 10:27 PM	#10 Re: Managing Anger :)
racephoto1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,253	Sounds like to me someone should have gone to Tulsa.