Statement from Charlotte Motor Speedway on injured fans

Ten fans were injured when a nylon rope fell over the grandstands in Turn 4 on Lap 121 of tonight’s race. Seven fans were treated and released for minor cut and scrapes at on-site care centers and released.

Three people were transported to an area hospital for further evaluation.

The rope was a guide for the Fox Network television CamCat overhead camera system.

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