Kevin Ward Jr.

Race Car Driver

Birthday May 23, 1994

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Aug 9, 2014 (20)

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About

NASCAR driver who was tragically killed after being hit by Tony Stewart's car during a race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. In 2022, a documentary was released containing more details about the deadly crash. Evidence suggests that Tony Stewart was more at fault than initially thought. 

Before Fame

He grew up in Port Leyden, New York and graduated from South Lewis Senior High School in 2012.

Trivia

He started racing go-karts at the age of 4 and went on to win 6 track championships and over 200 races across his 8 years in go-karts. He died at the young age of 20.

Family Life

He was the son of Pamela and Kevin Sr.

Associated With

After a crash with Tony Stewart, he got out of his car and was attempting to gesture to Stewart when the car struck him.