"Clutch" was only mentioned because several posts on here said the revved engine was due to clutch/gear change. I don't think TS purposely hit the man. I think he was hit by accident. As far as picking out his engine sound, it's quite clear in the video, viewed full screen. Also, you can see the car react, and the increased tire spin. TS fans are going to see what they want to see, true or not. Fans of his style of "bravado" will do the same. I've seen him purposely wreck younger drivers because he felt they "disrespected" him (read raced him hard), and boast loudly about it on TV. NASCAR eats it up, because it sells tickets, just like they did with DE Sr. Contrary to an earlier statement, the police have stated several times no criminal charges had been made against TS pending investigation of all the relevant facts, including analyzing available video regarding the incident.
I've read reports today that his "gunning/revving the engine" just before contact has become a point of controversy, and why no declaration has been made by the investigators. The fact is, only TS knows exactly what happened, and has to live with it.
