It was a scence out of a movie, the final destination for at least 50 fans on Feb., 23, 2013 in DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. One fan was hit head on by a flying tire, which reportedly killed the fan, as it is seen in raw footage. At least 50 NASCAR fans were injured Saturday when large chunks of debris, including a tire, sailed into the grandstands when a Kyle Larson's car flew into the fence at Daytona International Speedway in the second-tier Nationwide Series race. Large chunks of Larson's car landed in the grandstands, on top of fans. The car itself had its entire front end sheared off, with the burning engine wedged through a gaping hole in the fence. As emergency workers tended to injured fans and ambulance sirens wailed in the background, a somber Tony Stewart skipped the traditional post-race victory celebration. Stewart, who won for the 19th time at Daytona and seventh time in the last nine season-opening Nationwide races, was in no mood to celebrate. The accident spread into the upper deck and emergency crews treated fans on both levels. There were five stretchers that appeared to be carrying fans out, and a helicopter flew overhead. A forklift was used to pluck Larson's engine out of the fence, and there appeared to be a tire in the stands. Daytona President Joie Chitwood waited by steps as emergency workers attended to those in the stands. Across the track, fans pressed against a fence and used binoculars trying to watch. Wrecked cars and parts were strewn across the <b>...</b> | From: Yew Tubes Views: 60 0 ratings | |
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