After the event happened, I predicted his retirement in a previous blog, for this reason. I think, in that split second, his temper got the best of him, a threatening gesture was being made toward him, and I think he intended to "brush" or threateningly "come close" to the man threatening him. Something happened, and we know the result. In my opinion, Stewart intended for "something" to happen, he knows that and he is having a hard time living with that thought .... he is guilty of a momentary ..... moment .... getting out of hand. He knew that his career was over ...... maybe more.....
“This was a tragic accident, one he just can’t get over. I talked with Tony yesterday and he made it clear, he is done with racing. I tried to suggest to him to take time off and think it over for a few months, he told me he has made up his mind and will announce soon. I hope he changes his mind, but it sure sounded like he meant it,” said former NASCAR champion and Hall of Fame member Rusty Wallace.
According to Waltrip, he talked to Stewart for hours the night after the accident and again two days ago, and he says Stewart has been grieving more and more after the initiative shock.
“The man hasn’t slept for days, this has rocked his world harder than anything he has ever had to deal with. He told me he could never effectively get back in a race car and drive. He can barely bring himself to drive his Ford Taurus to the supermarket and back without cringing. I expect an announcement in the next few days, he is just working on what he is going to say to the fans and most importantly the father of the victim, Kevin Ward, Sr.,” Waltrip told NASCAR reporter Nicole Briscoe via telephone interview last night.
