NASCAR: Which Tracks Will Be SAFER In 2016?

Following Kyle Busch’s crash in the Xfinity Series event at Daytona in February of 2015, almost every track on which the three NASCAR touring series compete pledged to make safety improvements to their facilities. Many of those improvements included the installation of additional SAFER barriers around their facilities, and in some cases, tire barriers. Some facilities began immediately, putting improvements into play for subsequent 2015 events while others pledged completion prior to the 2016 racing season.

As of January 1, 2016, which tracks have lived up to the commitments they made?

Which have not?

Which tracks should be commended for using this opportunity to be leaders of this necessary change? Which tracks still have no business hosting a race at all? Please read our findings, and then be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section or via our social media channels.

The 23 tracks that host the 36 Sprint Cup events will appear in this slideshow in the order in which they appear on the 2016 schedule.

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