Racer was killed in a dirt - track race when he hit a competitor who was walking . Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero said at the time that there was no evidence that a crime had been committed . Kevin Stewart Jr. spoke of his injuries received at NY track . ` ` This has been one of the toughest things I ' ve ever had to deal with , '' Stewart says . This will allow Stewart to stay in championship contention .
Racer was killed in a dirt - track race when he hit a competitor who was walking . Kevin Stewart Jr. spoke of his injuries received at NY track . ` ` This has been one of the toughest things I ' ve ever had to deal with , '' Stewart says . This will allow Stewart to stay in championship contention .