BRISTOL, TN — The much-hyped Tennessee-Virginia Tech football game scheduled for famed Bristol Motor Speedway was marred tonight when an out of control Tony Stewart ran over several dozen Hokies players at high speed. The incident shocked the capacity crowd, as the facility was set up for football and it was unclear why Stewart was in his car or driving at more than 100 mph through the sideline area.
Play was halted as medical personnel filled the scene. Meanwhile, the three-time Sprint Cup champion continued to take high-speed laps, scattering players on both teams who ran to midfield for safety.