I read another account from a driver who said the accident which made Ward so angry was probably his fault, too. He said you don’t get in a driver’s blind spot on the right side coming out of turn.
It was his fault. Stewart had the groove. His-drift out was already committed. Anyone who thinks Stewart purposefully wrecked the kid at the expense and risk of getting his front right tangled up just doesn't know what was going on. For him to take the groove on the high side, he needed another half a car length. He took the risk (which I don't blame him for), and lost.