Ward Family Not Satisfied With Stewart Grand Jury Decision

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Understandably so...

After the Ontario County (NY) Grand Jury returned the idea that they were not going to come back with an indictment of Tony Stewart in the death of driver Kevin Ward, Junior in a race August 9th in upper New York state, the Ward family issued their own statement:

"Our son got out of his car during caution when the race was suspended. All the other vehicles were reducing speed and not accelerating except for Stewart, who intentionally tried to intimidate Kevin by accelerating and sliding his car toward him, causing the tragedy. The focus should be on the actions of Mr. Stewart. This matter is not at rest and we will pursue all remedies in fairness to Kevin.”

Here's team coverage of the Grand Jury decision


"I personally am very happy with the outcome," Canadaigua Race Director Greg Hixson said when interviewed Wednesday. "I've seen the videos, I was there, I saw it live and for Tony to be charged I think would have been another crime. It's unfortunate and my heart goes out to the Ward family, but having another life ruined because of it, I thought it would have been very unjust."

Kevin Ward, Senior Lashes Out At Tony Stewart

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The father of the sprint car racer killed in an accident with Tony Stewart has spoken to Syracuse media and is still not happy with Stewart and how things transpired on the track.

In an extensive interview with Syracuse.com's Charley Hannagan Kevin Ward, Senior feels that Stewart is solely responsible for what happened at the Canadaigua, New York track this past weekend.

From Hannagan is the collection of her quotes from Kevin Ward, Senior:

"Apparently, Tony Stewart was the only one driving out there who didn't see him," he said.

"Tony Stewart was the best damn driver by far on the track that night. Why he had to go up as high as he did and hog my son, there's no reason for it," Ward Sr. said.

"The one person that knows what happened that night is possibly facing 10 years in prison. Is he going to say what he done?" Ward Sr. said.

Ward wants everyone to remember his son as someone who just loved to race and that seems to be the main reason he spoke to Hannagan for her article. But even if the investigation shows no malice on Stewart's behalf, he may not be completely free from any kind of charges from the Ontario County police.

"CBS This Morning" brought in Jack Ford to discuss the legal options...


The funeral for Ward, Junior is tomorrow...

ICYMI: Tony Stewart Hurt in Crash May Be Done for 2013 (Video)

Good thing Tony Stewart's other job is car owner instead of just car driver.

"Smoke's" 2013 chances at winning the Sprint Cup are all but gone after Stewart broke his leg in 2-places during a dirt track crash Monday night at the Southern Iowa Motor Speedway.

Reports say Stewart broke his fibula and tibia on his right leg, which will make it extraordinarily difficult for him to drive, since all the pedals in a race car (or any car) are on the right side.

The crash happened just 5 laps from the finish of a 40 lap race and in the aftermath, Tony Stewart was rushed to a Des Moines Hospital where he immediately underwent surgery.

Stewart, who is 11th in this weeks Sprint Cup standings has already had his team release a statement that his car won't race in this weeks race at Watkins Glen. The guess is, his season is done, it's just a matter of whether the team and owner (Stewart) decides it's worth having someone else climb into his car to ride it out.

Here's video of said crash:


PM UPDATE: Looks like Max Papis will be filling in for Stewart at Watkins Glen. He tested at Road Atlanta as an ice breaker and, apparently, passed the SHR test...