Local race tracks haven't been immune. A spectator at KMS standing near the fence in one of the turns died of injuries in May of 1982. He was struck by debris from a race car. Cars crash most every Sunday when KMS and Windy Hollow Speedway are running and the overall safety record at both tracks is solid. They dart in and out on part of figure eight course on both sides, helping them scrub speed.
Insurance premiums are a hefty part of a track's annual budget.
Running cars around obstacles isn't an option at Windy Hollow. Vick opted for increased safety measures. Cruisers are split into one class for four cylinders and another for larger motors. Cruisers also must have a roll hoop to keep the roof from collapsing in case of a rollover. Cruisers at KMS are also split into classes.