On Saturday, NASCAR driver accidentally killed dirt track racer Kevin Ward, Jr. in a tragic incident in New York.

Following a collision between Ward and Stewart during the race, Ward climbed out of his damaged car and tried to confront Stewart on the track while the race was still underway. Stewart's car struck and killed Ward.

But why would a driver get out of his car during a race? That is the subject of this Outside the Oval.

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