10 dangerous racetracks
- Source: Agencies
- [16:47 June 18 2010]
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6.) Daytona International Speedway
Major Incident: The death of Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 is certainly the one of the most legendary. Racing for his second win at the 500, Earnhardt hit the wall at about 160 mph, killing him instantly. It was referred to as Black Sunday by the Sporting Press, a title that it keeps to this day.
Why It's Dangerous: Since its opening in 1959, Daytona International Speedway has claimed the lives of 28 drivers. The track is banked at 31 degrees in the corners, and 18 degrees on the start/finish straight.
