Stewart 's front right tire blows at a NASCAR race in Atlanta . The car was traveling on the track when it blew and hit Stewart's rear tire, sending debris into his cockpit. ` This has been one of the toughest tragedies I 've ever had to deal with , '' Stewart said . Ward , from Port Leyden , New York , was in his fifth season in the Empire Super Sprints series . Kasey Kahne won the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday .
Stewart 's front right tire blows at a NASCAR race in Atlanta . The car was traveling on the track when it blew and hit Stewart's rear tire, sending debris into his cockpit. ` This has been one of the toughest tragedies I 've ever had to deal with , '' Stewart said . Kasey Kahne won the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday .