![]() ![]() ![]() family and Tony Stewart as they all cope with this tragic incident at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Kevin Ward Jr. ![]() NASCAR also released a statement on the decision: Kevin Ward Jr.’s family and friends will always be in my thoughts and prayers. While much of the attention has been on me, it’s important to remember a young man lost his life. While the process was long and emotionally difficult, it allowed for all the facts of the accident to be identified and known. I respect everything the District Attorney and Sheriff’s Office did to thoroughly investigate this tragic accident. I’m very grateful for all the support I’ve received and continue to receive. This has been the toughest and most emotional experience of my life, and it will stay with me forever. #nascarįryer of the AP provided Stewart's statement following the announcement: I'm sure they have things that they want to know what happened and I think it's important for them at some point to hear it from my point.'Īfter grand jury deliberation, it has been determined that NASCAR Sprint Cup star Tony Stewart will not face charges stemming from the death of Kevin Ward Jr., according to ESPN's SportsCenter:Ĭhick Hernandez news my NASCAR sources tell me no charges will be filed against Tony Stewart in the accidental death of Kevin Ward Jr. 'I've tried to be respectful of their process of grieving and not push myself on them. 'I would hope they understand - maybe they do, maybe they don't, maybe they never will - that I do care,' he said. He said he can't imagine how the Ward family is feeling, doesn't blame them for anything they may say about him, but hopes to someday get the chance to sit with them and talk about that night. He laments that in the scrutiny that followed - some questioned if Stewart had tried to intimidate Ward for stepping on the track - that the loss of the 20-year-old driver and his promising career fell to the background. Ward and Stewart didn't know each other, and Stewart doesn't recall them ever talking. I went to go have fun for a night, and that's not what ended up happening.' 'It's just been a really tough six weeks. ![]() It just stays there, hanging over my head. Stewart wants to discuss the accident, and said not being able to talk about what happened 'keeps me from moving forward. Ward's family has said 'the matter is not at rest,' and Stewart may still face a civil lawsuit. Stewart also spoke about Ward Jr.'s family with Fryer: I can promise you it's going to be a long time before you ever see me back in one.' I don't even know when I'll go to a sprint car race again to watch. 'If I had the option to go right now to a race, I wouldn't. I don't have any desire at this moment to get back in a car," Stewart told The Associated Press in his first interview since a grand jury decided he would not be charged in Ward's death. 'I would say it's going to be a long time before you ever see me in a sprint car again, if ever. Tony Stewart spoke to Jenna Fryer of the Associated Press about his future in sprint cars following the death of Kevin Ward Jr.: Right now, I wouldn't be able to give a small idea." #nascar Nate Ryan Stewart on sprint cars: "Not going to say I'm never going to get in one. ![]()
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