If you hadn't heard already, Tony Stewart was sprint car racing in New York last night, when he had contact with another driver and Kevin Ward JR. the other driver got loose on the outside and wrecked.
Kevin Ward JR walked on to the track under yellow and walked in front of Tony's car . Tony hit the throttle when the 20 year old Kevin Ward jumped in front of his car running over Kevin likely breaking his leg and knocking him unconscicous . Kevin was then sent flying through the air about 20 and layed motionless. The race was stopped and drivers and fans were escorted from the premisise. Tony was swarmed with sheriffs and reporters and his own security personnel. Kevin Ward died at the hospital about 45 minutes later. Tony announced about twelve hours later that he would race in the Cheez- It 355 his nascar cup race he was supposed to drive in. Around 10:30 AM ET Tony's manager announced breaking news that Tony Stewart would not drive. My thoughts and prayers go to Kevin Ward and his family.
-Lucas Mercier
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