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Dozens Injured in NASCAR Crash

Officials confirm Daytona 500 will go on as scheduled.

An estimated 33 people were injured by flying debris Saturday when rookie driver Kyle Larson’s car barreled through the catch fence at the conclusion of the Nationwide NASCAR race in Daytona, Florida. The wreck, which occurred during the final lap of the race, stemmed from Regan Smith’s attempt keep his lead over Brad Keselowski. Videos captured of the crash show Larson’s car blasting through the catch fence and sending burning debris into the crowd. Larson walked away from the twisted vehicle unharmed. Despite the dangerous finale of yesterday’s race, officials say the long-awaited Daytona 500 scheduled for Sunday will go on uninhibited.