Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, "If I live, I will kill you. If I die, you are forgiven." Such is the rule of honor.
Had it not been Tony Stewart, it would've been over at about 10:01 Saturday night, with everyone saying "what a dumbass for getting out of the car and running into traffic". But Tony Stewart has money, so it's another story.