[D.O.]

News coming from across the ditch about Stewart and track owner over track conditions.


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).

[D.O.]

Erin wrote: "Sounds like there was a Full Moon last night 'down-under'... check this posting out: There was more action in the pits last night then on the race track at Sydney Speedway, First there was the Tony Stewart / Brett Morris punch up after Morris was hit in the head with a helmet and has a suspected broken jaw, iam not sure what injuries Stewart has but he didnt get off to lightly, Stewart was arrested and taken to Parramatta police station and detained. Then there was the Dolansky drama, he was involved in a first lap crash in the feature race, drove into the pits and changed a rear tyre and returned to the track, one of the other drivers involved in the same crash took offence when he was not allowed to change his damaged tyre and had words to Dolansky pit crew and then all hell broke lose in the pits between pit crews with three heavy weights from Dolansky crew beating up the other driver before his crew could step in and help him out, once again the police and track security were called out for the second time. Now the big question is will Smoke make his Sunday flight departure or be detained to answer charges that have been filed at this stage.???????"

[#1jackhewittfan]

Isnt stuff like this kinda encouaged when the big bad americans go down there and try and take wins from the locals.
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[Onlydirt]

So when Eldora is crap this year do we get to punch Tony? couldnt resist

Originally Posted by onlydirt so when eldora is crap this year do we get to punch tony? Couldnt resist

[Need For Speed]

Originally Posted by Onlydirt So when Eldora is crap this year do we get to punch Tony? couldnt resist

If punching the promoter for poor track conditions is the new thing to do, just imagine the butt whoopin' Tony would have got, the night of the USAC 'dust bowl'.

[D.O.]

Sounds like the deal is Tony said something about the track and oizzed the guy off. Smoke headed for his trailer and the guy followed him into and the punch up began. The guys also thru down on Donnie S in front of the crowd plus Dollansky's crew got in a punch up to durning the race. Smoke & Donnie got to leave town as planned.
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[D.O.]

Tonys Smokies - Tony confronted one of the owners Mr Morris, and said something about the condition of the track, well the owner got smart with Tony, so our sweet loving Tony threw his helmet at his head, and went to his trailer. Morris followed Tony to th...e trailer, and HIT Tony, and then the law was called. Tony was questioned but let go and went back to his hotel. Tony was allowed to leave Aussie until all thing are straight. The owner of Tony and Donny's cars, which is half owner of the track. Abused Donny in the pits in front of a crowd.

[jim goerge]

I would guess he was pissed off bout dusty track conditions

[PAW]

Originally Posted by Need For Speed If punching the promoter for poor track conditions is the new thing to do, just imagine the butt whoopin' Tony would have got, the night of the USAC 'dust bowl'.

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