As Tony Stewart said during his first public comments about his altercation with an Australia dirt-track owner, the incident went beyond the realm of normal disagreements between drivers and track operators.
Tony Stewart’s Australia Altercation May Be More Serious Than First Reported
↵After the Sydney Morning Herald’s latest report on the what happened, we’re beginning to understand what Stewart meant.
↵The newspaper reported in its Sunday editions that Stewart “busted” the eye socket of Sydney Speedway co-owner Brett Morris, an injury that has left Morris scheduled to undergo minor surgery this week. Stewart allegedly threw his helmet at Morris, striking him in the face.
↵It was also reported that Stewart was detained for a couple hours in a police station holding cell in order to “reflect on the benefits of controlling his temper.”
↵Stewart told the NASCAR media on Thursday he was “ashamed” and “embarrassed” over the incident, which occurred on the last day of his offseason racing vacation Down Under.
↵The Sydney newspaper indicated Stewart could potentially face charges, though it quoted Morris as declining to comment on whether he would pursue legal action. Stewart said Thursday he was willing to return to Australia to answer potential charges if necessary.
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