tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post2000154489155847329..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: COMMENTARY: Time To Create A PositiveDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-72725299924237081822014-08-16T22:48:40.452-04:002014-08-16T22:48:40.452-04:00Oh Monkeesfan you are so far out in left field its...Oh Monkeesfan you are so far out in left field its unreal.. Tony has blame but so did Mr. Ward, he is not blameless. You are sitting in the confines of a car with roll bars, restraints, and every saftey item that one can have in a race car. You CHOOSE to leave it and you have a helmet and a driving suit not alot of protection against a moving vehicle. <br /><br />Tony has to live withteh fact someone died from a car that he was driving and that will be hard enough. I feel for the Ward family but he was jsut as much to blame as Tony is.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-63944624676713620672014-08-16T12:31:59.385-04:002014-08-16T12:31:59.385-04:00Wow, the "RIGHT" thing to do. So you and...Wow, the "RIGHT" thing to do. So you and your fellow judgemental 'fans' get another notch on your belts? Neither you or I can insist what is the "right" thing for Tony to do. How many things in your life have you admitted to because it was the "RIGHT" thing to do or, can we assume you can throw stones without guilt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-46912398406964509472014-08-15T21:49:34.246-04:002014-08-15T21:49:34.246-04:00Your reply is grow up? I guess when you're cal...Your reply is grow up? I guess when you're callenged you have no logical comeback. Those of you who think you have the right to demand ANYTHING of Tony should make your own lives an open book, then we'll see how you feel. <br /><br />Judges of the internets, your wisdom is fleeting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-38888760831650715732014-08-15T16:33:41.406-04:002014-08-15T16:33:41.406-04:00No, Mr. Anonymous, you are the one who is wrong. ...No, Mr. Anonymous, you are the one who is wrong. Kevin got out of his car knowing the other drivers would drive by him without incident, because it is their responsibility to avoid contact with anyone on foot, particularly under caution with track workers etc. moving about. Ward is 100% blameless - he is the victim. Tony Stewart did not live up to his responsibility, and as Tom Sorenson has noted, his history of confrontations and explosions of anger becomes a part of the discussion because of the reality of their existence. The other drivers drove by Kevin Ward without problem - and Tony Stewart did not. Tony Stewart is the one who needs to be held accountable, not the rulebook.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-32320811118852251902014-08-15T10:29:04.095-04:002014-08-15T10:29:04.095-04:00In an altruistic world, I would agree with you. Bu...In an altruistic world, I would agree with you. But, I'm sure that Tony's lawyers will insist that he keeps his mouth shut, knowing, full well, that anything he says can and will be used against him. Sorry.WhatAmIMissinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137687434831985282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-57487847979732994812014-08-15T10:26:24.270-04:002014-08-15T10:26:24.270-04:00What does the "CAUTION" light mean?What does the "CAUTION" light mean?dualquadguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-19338163940437806912014-08-15T03:00:28.539-04:002014-08-15T03:00:28.539-04:00It seems objective "journalism", goodnes...It seems objective "journalism", goodness even saying the word objective should not be in the same sentence..Anyhoo, I digress. Mr. Moody seems to have a big interest in the way Tony is perceived. I cannot think of another racer who's past performances and poor choices verbally and otherwise have been forever saved for all to see, HE did this, not my mind and what I think, its what I saw over the years. Why the rush to defend?????????? Nascar media has played <br />"favorites" for years, so much the fans think they are on the payroll of Nascar or the the biggest money team. Tony's past rightly or wrongly, one cannot help but automatically think the worst at first hearing of this horrible incident. Why try to make our minds think anything different. I am giving him the benefit of the doubt(like he needs it), while I think he is a fine driver, his personality always seemed unbalanced to me, certainly with Nascars encouragement, imo. Sell, Sell, Sell! Well...look now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-77757656414689299382014-08-14T18:19:56.059-04:002014-08-14T18:19:56.059-04:00No, I am not his judge or jury....his conscience i...No, I am not his judge or jury....his conscience is.....that is who he struggles with...not me...grow upgeno355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-26313522501816728212014-08-14T18:17:39.126-04:002014-08-14T18:17:39.126-04:00I think the Only way to get it through some of the...I think the Only way to get it through some of these drivers heads with anger issues, hot heads or just showing off in front of the crowds, whatever the case maybe is to set a high manditory fine of $100,0000 & 100 points taken and also to sit out the next 2 races. I would only HOPE that would show the driver how dangerous & serious it would be to get out of their car and chase another driver down. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-4681634046675619692014-08-14T17:16:02.900-04:002014-08-14T17:16:02.900-04:00Civil suit aside, the RIGHT thing to do is tell th...Civil suit aside, the RIGHT thing to do is tell the truth.. the courts will do what they will. Telling the truth is forgivable , silence is not. He has everything to gain. Staying silent and reclused will not sit well with the racing public. Mistakes are usually forgiven if you own up to it. It takes a man to own his actions. Accident, poor judgement ,all understandable...no answer sounds all too sketchy.. again , I like Tony, but hiding won't make it go away geno355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-55698778943134768942014-08-14T17:05:49.136-04:002014-08-14T17:05:49.136-04:00I'm afraid this "Boys Have at It" co...I'm afraid this "Boys Have at It" could lead to a bad thing happening. Retailing on pit road could really have consequences with all the crew members (Busch/Harvick) or the massive fight that broke out with Gordon/Boyer crews amongst bystanders is not the best highlights.The NoShowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710233052433076317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-13755377693003670962014-08-14T16:52:02.517-04:002014-08-14T16:52:02.517-04:00You are wrong. Kevin made the choice to get out o...You are wrong. Kevin made the choice to get out of his car and walk onto a track where he put everyone single driver on the track at that moment at risk of hitting him - he is NOT blameless. I do not say that lightly - but it is unfair to say that Tony is 100% responsible. They both knew the ultimate risk in racing is death - you just make the assumption it would be in the car. It was a tragedy and if this rule had been in place - Kevin would still be here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-4540368695545286352014-08-14T16:35:31.468-04:002014-08-14T16:35:31.468-04:00Well said Mr. Moody. Well said Mr. Moody. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967685307576693963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-85888490012725164772014-08-14T16:25:40.227-04:002014-08-14T16:25:40.227-04:00Why is "the truth" so important to you? ...Why is "the truth" so important to you? Tony doesn't affect your life, why should he be subject to your judgement???? Tony comes clean, hogwash, you have NO right to expect or demand that of anyone, what are you his judge and jury?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-25573196755299631512014-08-14T16:23:06.614-04:002014-08-14T16:23:06.614-04:00Very well said Mr Moody.Very well said Mr Moody.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-14537989324515724822014-08-14T16:17:43.764-04:002014-08-14T16:17:43.764-04:00I may be wrong, but I don't think there is any...I may be wrong, but I don't think there is any possibility of that happening in the foreseeable future.Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-66161106528543449802014-08-14T16:15:33.058-04:002014-08-14T16:15:33.058-04:00Also, unfortunately, the haters and bashers will b...Also, unfortunately, the haters and bashers will be out in force asking why Tony is hiding behind his lawyers. I hope, for everyone's sake, Tony finds a way to get out in front of this put this matter to rest.WhatAmIMissinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137687434831985282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-65901337848360667112014-08-14T16:07:50.604-04:002014-08-14T16:07:50.604-04:00Unfortunately, due to the likelihood of a civil su...Unfortunately, due to the likelihood of a civil suit, it is highly unlikely that Tony Stewart will be able to say much in the foreseeable future.Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-11614533045407508852014-08-14T16:02:08.328-04:002014-08-14T16:02:08.328-04:00I believe the only salvation Tony Stewart has is t...I believe the only salvation Tony Stewart has is to tell the truth. It takes"two to tango". Both drivers made mistakes. TRAGICALLY. Tony Stewart has the opportunity to tell the truth about what mistake he made. Kevin Ward does not.<br /> My question is: What was Tony Stewart doing racing with J.V.racers(no offense outlaw guys)comparatively for anyway? Fun? Ok, fun. Putting another car in the wall (who will probably never race with the great Tony Stewart)just to win? Win what? He's a 3 time NASCAR champion. Does he HAVE to win everywhere? Can you imagine the elation of those other drivers racing that night? They were actually racing with Tony Stewart !! Unless Tony comes clean about what happened, he will be hard to find someone to race with. Make no mistake, I'm a Tony Stewart fan. I like Tony Stewart.geno355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-55319188079660661512014-08-14T15:41:27.241-04:002014-08-14T15:41:27.241-04:00The only positive to come from this is if racing s...The only positive to come from this is if racing stops avoiding the right thing and instead starts holding racers accountable. Tony Stewart is responsible for what happened to Kevin Ward, not Kevin Ward or some missing rule that tracks are suddenly now implementing. Tony Stewart needs to be held accountable for this. Period.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-41820455181704212322014-08-14T13:19:01.774-04:002014-08-14T13:19:01.774-04:00Couple of comments:
1) It has been said that hitti...Couple of comments:<br />1) It has been said that hitting a driver with points that already has a win is very little punishment. I would think that even $50K for the high profile drivers is not much. Need to come up with a way to really penalize drivers and crews for their actions<br />2) On top of Brad and Wally, a local radio station reported that Jeff Hammond made the comment on Race Hub that we should not make changes just for the sake of safety (I can't find a clip or text that quotes him directly so if I have misquoted him I apologize).Robert G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-54697460247568984042014-08-14T13:13:16.019-04:002014-08-14T13:13:16.019-04:00GODFATHER you right on the money with the stateme...GODFATHER you right on the money with the statement you just gave<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-74571778569189508862014-08-14T13:09:50.455-04:002014-08-14T13:09:50.455-04:00I think if drivers can not control their tempers t...I think if drivers can not control their tempers towards fellow drivers and stay in their cars, {unless a fire} then there SHOULD be stiff fines and point taken away. It will save their life, and Not ruin the life of the person that hit them. Tony did NOT seek out to take a life, that person Chose to run into harms way. God gave us all brains. Im sorry for the loss of a young life, but look at the toll it has put upon Mr Stewart, he didnt plan on taken a life of another. Its no different when a deer ran out in front of me, there is a fraction of a second to respond. My prayers are with the Ward family, and with Tony.<br />God bless them allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-22496316859119101782014-08-14T13:08:57.404-04:002014-08-14T13:08:57.404-04:00Rational and well reasoned, as usual, Dave. Thanks...Rational and well reasoned, as usual, Dave. Thanks.<br />TommyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com