Update: The other driver involved died on Saturday, according to Ontario (NY) County sheriff Phillip C. Povero.
Tony Stewart involved in dirt track incident, police reportedly investigating
Police are reportedly investigating an incident at a dirt-track race in upstate New York on Saturday night involving Tony Stewart.
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A dirt-track racing event at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York was suspended on Saturday night after an incident reportedly involving Tony Stewart and another driver. The Ontario County Sheriffs Department is investigating the incident, per Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer.
The driver crashed during Saturday night’s featured Empire Super Sprints race, involving Stewart, per eyewitness accounts. What happened next is in question, but multiple social media reports have numerous police cars and ambulances arriving on scene.
"Tonight's racing events were suspended due to an accident. Please hold off on any speculation until we have further information to share," was the statement released by the Canandaigua Motorsports Park Facebook page.
Stewart is scheduled to race on Sunday in the 29th annual Cheez-It 355 at The Glen in nearby Watkins Glen, starting in 13th position.
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