Column: Houff crash renews debate on NASCAR's standards

The grandstand is viewed at Texas Motor Speedway during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

A NASCAR official checks drivers as the race was red flagged for over 11 minutes due to an 11-car incident during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)