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Latest Daytona NASCAR Crash 2013 [02:02]
Here's what the crash involving Kyle Larson and 11 other Nationwide drivers looked like from the grandstands. Tyler Andersen, a resident of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., was at the Drive for COPD 300 on Saturday and was filming the final lap when Kyle Larson's car got turned into the catchfence just in front of him and debris from his car flew into the grandstands. You can see the panic in the stands in the crash's aftermath and the tire that flew over the catchfence landed just feet from Anderson. At least 28 fans were injured in the crash, two critically, which also damaged the catchfence. Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood said that the fence would be repaired in time for Sunday's Daytona 500.

Jimmie Johnson wins daytona 500!! [01:17]
2/24/2013 this is his second time winning.

Danica Patrick Is The First Woman To Lead A Lap In The Daytona 500 [00:47]

Nascar Daytona multi-car crash [00:52]
At least 28 fans have been injured in a multi-car crash during a Nascar race at Daytona in the US state of Florida. Large pieces of debris - including a tyre - flew into the spectator stands when one of the cars hit a fence separating the track from the seats. Race officials said 14 people had to be treated in hospital. The accident happened on the eve of the Dayton 500 - one of the most famous Nascar events. The officials later said the main race would go ahead. The President of Daytona International Speedway, Joie Chitwood, and Nascar's Steve O'Donnell addressed a press conference 'Freaky' The crash happened on the last lap of the second-tier race in Daytona as the cars approached the chequered flag. The driver in the leading car apparently tried to stop others overtaking him by moving sideways. One vehicle then hit another and flew into the fence. Pieces of debris were thrown into the stands and smoke from burning engines clouded the area. "It was freaky," fan Rick Harpster told the Associated Press news agency. "I saw a tyre fly straight over the fence into the stands. I knew it was going to be severe." Another eyewitness described people running and seeing a girl completely covered in engine oil. The race was earlier stopped for about 20 minutes following a separate accident in which one driver was injured. The crash happened on the last lap of the race Continue reading the main story Related Stories Patrick starts Daytona 500 on pole Formula 1 returns to United ...

Chappell casts eye over indigenous talent [01:55]
More than 500 Indigenous cricketers are in Alice Springs this week for the annual Imparja Cup. Cricket Australia's National Talent Manager Greg Chappell is among the onlookers, scouting for players.