Still no where near as dangerous as the ovals though. The American approach to racing is very different than the European. They take the sport to the spectators and allow them to be much closer to the action both during the races and the build up in the days leading to race weekend. Unlike Formula 1 the technology is highly regulated to create an even playing field and the drivers are the heroes. It works, fans can actually meet their favorite drivers, talk to them, get their autographs etc, often at shopping complexes the day before the race. Formula 1 is way to full of its own importance to allow fans to get that close to the drivers. Danger will always be a part of American motorsport, it will never become sanitized and that is part of the attraction, for the drivers and the fans. It used to be like that in Europe once. I'm not saying I agree with the American way but I do understand their reasoning.