I’ve never been a fan of the front row area at car races
for just this reason.
Some of the races they are going very fast, and the fences
there are not something I’d like to risk my life on them
working.
Sorry this took place. Sad...
Drag racers are impossible to control. They are up to 6000 horsepower with 6000 pounds of torque. They put the fuel tank up front to add weight. They burn 10 gallons a minute. The top engines burn methanol because it burns a little cooler and thus less likely to blow the engines. One loose or weak bolt anywhere in the engine mount or chassis and the engine will either tear off or turn the car over.
My husband raced funny cars for a short while (I hated it) and I recall engine parts flying into the stands.