I don't think you can turn the ABS off (without pulling a fuse or cutting wires that is). I am pretty sure that you can turn the stability control off, but I don't think the Feds allow you to switch off the ABS.

My guess is that the skid marks are from the car sliding sideways but I'm not positive. Not sure why the guy would turn off the stability control but perhaps he wanted to do some burnouts.

Don't think we'll find out unless the drive holds a press conference. Doubtful that he is going to do that!