For spectator safety, reinforce fences: #tellusatoday

We asked our followers on Twitter whether more should be done to ensure fan safety at NASCAR races. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

That accident and subsequent injuries were a fluke. It's more dangerous driving to/from the race.

— @twinsmomct

I don't know why there isn't some type of reinforced plexiglass behind the fence. It'll only stop so much debris, but it would be better than an open chain-link fence.

— @starkrow

Make a double fence and move fans away from the track. Many tracks are like this.

— @vincent1701

Fans have to assume some risk. If stands were far enough away to be safe, no one would be happy.

— @cablegump

There's always room for safety improvements. However, there's risk in attending any sporting event.

— @jess_tow

I think they should see if they can make changes that might have prevented some of what happened Saturday. Maybe a fence behind the main catchfence?

— @ProudRowdyfan

The drivers weren't hurt. Clearly, safety precautions work and were inadequate for spectators.

— @TechnoGuidess

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