Racing Tragedy- Tony Stewart Kills Kevin Ward Jr.

NASCAR driver TONY STEWART struck and killed 20-year-old driver Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race on Saturday night. And road rage may have been a factor . . . Ward got out of his car after spinning out, and walked over to confront Stewart as he made his way around the track again. Stewart's car swerved into Ward, and his body was thrown 50 feet down the track. Is TONY STEWART responsible for Kevin Ward Jr.'s death? Ward's friend, who witnessed the accident, doesn't think it was intentional . . . but he thinks Stewart should accept a big share of the responsibility. Ward's family just says, quote, "We need time to grieve and wrap our heads around all of this."

(To me, it comes down to this: Ward should have NEVER walked out on the track like that. But if Stewart purposely sped up to "send him a message", then he's just as responsible.)

Deadspin has the video here: Tony Stewart