NASCAR won't make changes to Talladega surface

[April 28, 2009]  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR officials are not considering changing the racing surface at Talladega Superspeedway following a spectacular last-lap accident that sent debris flying into the grandstands.

Vice president of competition Robin Pemberton says NASCAR will study several different safety standards, including the height of the fences surrounding the track. Carl Edwards' car sailed into the frontstrech fence, which bowed but held, before the battered vehicle returned to the track.

Debris from the crash injured seven fans. An eighth fan was treated for a medical condition.

NASCAR officials also say they might have to be stricter in policing blocking and aggressive driving during restrictor-plate races.

[Associated Press; By JENNA FRYER]

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