James Stewart is Sorry for Incident, Will Continue Racing 12

Orlando, FL (March 30, 2011) - On Monday, March 27, at 4:50 p.m., James Stewart was arrested for
allegedly impersonating a police officer.  The incident occurred on
Florida’s Highway 417 in Orlando, as Stewart was taking a friend to the
airport to catch his flight.  According to police reports, Stewart
allegedly used his vehicle lights and red and blue lights to slow down
a vehicle containing off duty police officers that had passed his
vehicle.  Stewart was in street clothes and never exited his vehicle
during the incident.  No confrontation or exchange of words between the
officers and Stewart occurred.  Stewart was not charged with any
dangerous driving or any other negative action.   The police report is
clear that once Stewart slowed the police officers’ vehicle that he
then drove towards the airport; several miles later, Stewart and his
friend were pulled over at the airport where they fully cooperated with
police. 

Stewart is extremely
sorry that the incident occurred and that any negative inferences may
arise that reflect poorly on his fans, his team, or his sponsors. 
Stewart will continue working with authorities to resolve the incident
quickly.   

In James’ words: 
“Thanks to all that are standing by me.   I hope to resolve this
incident quickly and show people that I am someone that upholds the law
and someone they can respect as a competitor and as a person.” 

Stewart
is free to race and is preparing for this weekend’s Supercross race in
Arlington, Texas.  He and his team will continue competing in the
remainder of the Supercross series.