Fan’s crash fears eased

Fans feeling unsafe after the horrific crash at the Daytona International Speedway can change seats for Nascar’s biggest race next week.

Fan’s crash fears eased

Track president Joie Chitwood says workers successfully repaired a section of fence — 16.5m wide by 6.7m high — that was shredded on Saturday when Kyle Larson’s car went airborne on the final lap of a second-tier race and crashed through the barrier that separates cars from fans. Large pieces of debris, including a tire, sprayed into the upper and lower stands.

The crash injured more than 30 people, raising more questions about fan safety at race tracks.

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