How dare all of you who sit at your computers, never knowing Stephen and write this garbage not knowing what this family is going through. How dare you call this young man an idiot. Stephen was my 2nd (adopted) son, he spent everyday at my house with my son and my family. He was full of life and joy, he loved and gave without ever asking anything in return. He was 18, very foolish at times, I was 18 once very foolish at times and think sometimes lucky to be alive. So everyone of you writing have NEVER gotten behind a vehicle after a few drinks? Same thing. Think about it before you run off at the mouth. Regardless of whether Stephen was racing or wearing a seat belt, it was his time. God has a plan for all of us, and when he calls we go, it doesn't matter what you are doing!!!!!!
I wear my seat belt every time I drive, but regardless when he calls, you go. My son races every weekend, on a track, with all his safety gear. Are you going to call me his mother an idiot if something like this happens to him, I encourage him to race hard and win? No, your view would be much different because it was on a track, it doesn't matter!!!!! Racing is racing and it doesn't matter it is dangerous. Dale Earnhardt had all the safety equipment in Nascar, but he still died of a broken neck, just as Stephen did.
So all of you who seem to think you have all of the answers, please stop these hateful comments because you know nothing about Stephen Vivarttas and his family or friends.