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Originally Posted by 128Convertibleguy
One more (and last) time. Criminal liability is not contingent on intent. The terms negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter are appropriately descriptive. If Stewart nailed the gas at 40 MPH under yellow, since there is absolutely no need, that would be enough. As a pro he is well aware what 600 HP at 40 MPH on dirt can do. Witness the guys spinning at Indy on the pace lap.
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Unless the throttle was done to get the car to turn left as quickly as possible. The right rear tire on dirt track cars are much larger, a throttle blip does help steer the car left. Who knows if the throttle noise was even his car. No way to tell from the video.