NASCAR Busch Series driver Steve Wallace hung out a little too long and showed off a little too much bling in Indy.Late Sunday night / early Monday morning, Wallace got jumped for the Breitling watch he received as a gift from the RWI sponsor after winning his second career pole at Nashville Superspeedway in June.
Wallace was attacked by a group of at least three men upon exiting a
was in a convenience store in Broad Ripple Village, an Indianapolis neighborhood known for its arts and culture. The men had previously been inside the store and had commented on Wallace's watch when he first entered.
Police have arrested Mark Tharpe, 25, for beating and kicking 19-year-old Wallace in the face.
Wallace suffered only minor cuts and abrasions in the attack and declined treatment for his injuries. He will compete as scheduled in this weekend's NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
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7-31-2007 @ 2:30AM
Jess said...
That's scary. Glad he's okay.
That being said, I know I shouldn't make fun...but I'm sure I'm not the only one that thought "I wonder what driver these guys root for." He wrecks so many people week in and week out, and NASCAR fans can be pretty crazy...
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7-31-2007 @ 8:51AM
Bob said...
I've been in Broad Ripple area before but I know the Village Pantry on the outskirts of Bripple(2-3 blocks from the nightclubs and eateries) is full of unsuspected people hanging out during the morning wee-hours. It's more of a racial thugs wanting to pick up some white chucks and/or causing trouble.
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7-31-2007 @ 9:19AM
Maveness said...
Poor kid. Jeez. Kicked in the face? Ouch.
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7-31-2007 @ 12:22PM
kevin kurtz said...
Instead of worrying about terrorism over in the middle east, we need to stop the terrorism right here in our own back yards. Wouldn't you agree with me that all the gangs that terrify all of us daily should be put to an end and what about organized crime that terrifies all of us. Hope I don't step on too many toes here, but I seriously think we need to get started right here right now!
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7-31-2007 @ 1:03PM
snoopy2u said...
Could this kids's luck get any worse?
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7-31-2007 @ 1:26PM
racing20guy said...
I'm sure some of the drivers he has spun out recently didn't mind him getting kicked in the face!
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7-31-2007 @ 1:48PM
SA said...
Wow, the kid just can’t catch a break can he? Glad to hear he’s okay though.
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8-01-2007 @ 10:55AM
Philly said...
I agree, the poor kid can't catch a break...reminds me a bit of Jon Woods luck recently...Glad he's okay, I always root for the under dog, so I usually end up rooting for him...poor guy...
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7-31-2007 @ 11:07PM
cf said...
Was there anybody with him? Why was he at this "shady" part of town by himself?!!.. Kicked in the face... poor guy. Did he fight back? He should Probably keep the watch in the box from now on.
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7-31-2007 @ 11:43PM
Don From Texas said...
I am a HUGE Rusty Wallacw fan and am starting to watch Steve...but this goes to show that if run fast enough you will stay out of trouble....lol....I hope he is OK....
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8-02-2007 @ 9:47AM
KD said...
I am so glad Steven is alright.
These crooks should be nominated for a Darwin Award. After a failed three on one attack, they did not get the watch. One of them was successful at stealing Steven's cell phone. Then called one of Steven's contacts on the phone with the crook saying he was going to beat Steven (who had gotten away from them at this point) if Steven's friend did not meet the crook at such-and-such location. "I am about to commit a crime, and this is where I will be when I do it." Stunning.
These crooks are so far beyond stupid that the light from stupid will not reach them for another 1.5 billion years.
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8-02-2007 @ 7:33PM
Gail said...
Kevin Kurtz you are so RIGHT Too bad BUSH AND ALL IN WASHINGTON WANT LISTEN TOO YOU...
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