NASCAR Tries To Squelch Video of Spectators Injured By Crash

An anonymous reader writes "Dozens of fans attending a NASCAR race at Daytona Speedway were injured when a crash during the last lap triggered a chain reaction, culminating in the front section of Kyle Larson's car ricocheting into the fence in front of the stands (Larson escaped injury). While the footage accompanying the article is dramatic enough, an even more riveting clip showing the chaotic scene in the stands from up close was posted on YouTube, but was taken down after NASCAR claimed it violated their copyright . YouTube has since restored the fan's video. A NASCAR spokesman has issued a clarification, saying that the takedown request was done out of respect for those injured. The race was an opening act for the main event, the Daytona 500, which officials say will proceed as scheduled. 'With the fence being prepared tonight to our safety protocols, we expect to go racing tomorrow with no changes,' Speedway President Joie Chitwood told CNN."

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Re:Nascar .. cha ching

[flyneye]

Well, most NASCAR racers can't afford an engine, but they do their darned best to bring you entertainment.
Before the race, straws are drawn and the short straw gets a nice heavy duty Cummins tractor engine. Straws are drawn again for position and the pit crews start attaching a chain from the engine car to those behind them. The flag drops and the cars roar off like a big choo choo train. The accident happened because a weak link in the chain broke causing a sudden loss of torque and surprising the driver who was busy texting a pit bunny . This caused the crash and a delay of race as the pit crew rushed to bolt the chain back together and finish the race. Fans are encouraged to send donations to NASCAR Chain to keep this proud U.S. tradition advertising the finest makers of autos and auto accessories, t-shirts, toys and beer.