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Fewer Confederate flags, fans present at Talladega

It was a double whammy of change for Sunday’s Cup series race. Only 5,000 fans were allowed in because of the coronavirus pandemic, with up to 44 RVs — and the Confederate flags that once flew openly around the infield and stands are now banned. NASCAR hasn’t disclosed how it will handle fans flying flags.

“It’s weird. It’s eerie,” said David Radvansky, 32, from suburban Atlanta, who brought his wife and sons, ages 3 and 6.

“We were driving up and not seeing ... we usually camp over here. There’s nobody here and you can’t bring a beer cooler in.