According to USA Today, Ward Jr.’s car will be driven by Dylan Swiernik, Ward’s best friend, at the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario. The story was first reported Friday by USA Today’s Jeff Gluck.
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Ward’s family-owned team has not raced since Ward was struck and killed by Stewart’s sprint car on Aug. 9 at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York. Ward walked out onto the track under caution and was approaching Stewart’s car when he was struck.
The Empire Super Sprint Series, where Ward raced regularly, tweeted about the return on Tuesday.
The Ontario Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday that it has completed its investigation into the accident and turned the case over to the District Attorney, which is expected to make a ruling next week on any charges against Stewart.
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Stewart missed three Sprint Cup races following the accident, but returned to racing two weeks ago at Atlanta, where he read a statement on the accident and to the Ward family.
The Canadian Sprint Car Nationals is a two-day event beginning Friday night. Swiernik finished fourth last year, while Ward was 19th.
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