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A video posted to social media by a racing fan shows NASCAR champion Tony Stewart confronting a spectator at the Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa Friday night.
The spectator is identified as Tulsa County Sheriff's Office Cpl. Kyle Hess, a 20-year veteran.
TCSO officials told FOX23 they are investigating the incident. Investigators have not yet determined if Hess will be placed on leave.
It is unclear what led to the confrontation. Stewart is serving as track coordinator at the tournament this weekend.
Watch the video here:
Time to shut up the idiots...video courtesy of Tyler HaireThank you Tyler for silencing the trash.
Posted by Smoke's Bass Pond Racing Updates Page on Friday, January 15, 2016
The Chili Bowl Nationals tournament is held every January at the Tulsa Expo Center. This year is the 30th anniversary. Stewart won the tournament in 2007.
Other fans shared videos with their vantage point of the altercation as well.
Check back with Fox23 on this developing story.
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