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BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Tony Stewart is skipping a second straight Sprint Cup race, and it is not clear when the NASCAR star might return after he struck and killed a driver at a dirt-track race in New York last weekend. "This decision was Tonys," said Brett Frood, executive vice-president of Stewart-Haas Racing. "An emotional week for him. Hes grieving -- made the decision hes not ready to get in the race car and will take it week by week." Jeff Burton will drive the No. 14 car in Stewarts place in Sundays Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Frood says they havent discussed any other races. Last Saturday during a sprint car race in Canandaigua, New York, Stewart appeared to clip Kevin Ward Jr.s car, sending it spinning, Ward left the car during the caution period, walked down the track and was hit by Stewarts car. His funeral was Thursday. Stewart could face criminal charges. Frood said Friday that Stewart was surrounded by his closest friends and family, although he didnt say where. Defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson said hes tried to contact Stewart but hasnt heard back. "Id imagine theres still a lot going on, and Id assume hes being advised to keep comments to a minimum right now with all the legal things that are out there pending," Johnson said. "As much as Im concerned for Tony and his well-being, the pain and sorrow that the Ward family and friends are going through -- its such a sad, sad set of circumstances." Burton, who made his Cup debut in 1993, has been making the transition to the broadcast booth, but hes ready to help SHR in Stewarts absence, at least for this race. "My role here is to hopefully provide a little stability, give that team a chance to have the most success they can have in a very difficult situation," Burton said. "Hopefully me being here in some kind of way can help, I dont know how, but hopefully I can find a way to help a healing process start. I dont know how that is, but that would be my ultimate goal for everybody." Stewart is winless and 21st in the Cup standings this season. Its not clear what sitting out does for Stewarts chances to reach the Chase for the Sprint Cup. NASCAR rules say a driver must either qualify the car or race the car each weekend. NASCAR does have the power to grant a waiver. "The Chase is of the lowest priority as it relates to Tony right now," Frood said. "Right now its about getting Tony in a better place than he is. When hes ready to do that, hell get back in the car." John Hannah Womens Jersey .com) - DAngelo Harrison posted 21 points to guide No. Irving Fryar Youth Jersey . Starting from pole, the 26-year-old Vettel turned in a trademark clinical performance to win the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday and join F1 greats Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher as just the third driver to win four consecutive championships. http://www.patriotsjerseysauthentic.com/Rob-Gronkowski-Super-Bowl-Jersey/ .com) - Patrik Elias registered the winner in the shootout as New Jersey nipped Toronto 2-1 at Prudential Center on Wednesday. Andre Tippett Youth Jersey . McCutchen was cut before the series opener against Seattle on Monday night, when Lewis was set for his first start for Texas since July 18, 2012. Texas selected Lewis contract from Triple-A Round Rock. Andre Tippett Patriots Jersey . - Free agent defensive end Will Smith has signed with the New England Patriots.Cardiff City have confirmed the signing of Morocco international Marouane Chamakh, subject to international clearance. The deal, which runs until January, reunites Chamakh with former boss Neil Warnock, who managed him at Crystal Palace.Former Arsenal striker Chamakh has been looking for a club since his release from Crystal Palace at the end of last season. The 32-year-old had spent the last three seasons at Selhurst Park but managed only seven goals in 59 Premier League appearances. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Im so happy to be here and work with the manager again, Chamakh told Cardiffs official website.I wworked for him [Warnock] at Crystal Palace before and Im happy and proud to work with him here at Cardiff City FC.ddddddddddddCardiff are a side that should be on top and I think we can improve going forward. Im looking forward to meeting with my new team-mates and getting started. I cant wait to score for my new team.Warnock added: Weve signed Marouane on a short-term deal until January to assess his fitness.Hes a versatile player with pedigree and somebody who impressed me during my time at Crystal Palace.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Transfer Centre Latest transfer news Transfer betting Paper Talk ' ' '