said by PX Eliezer1:said by HiVolt:It's worth noting that he didn't stand beside his car and motioned in anger at Stewart, he actually ran towards his car.
These particular men aside, for the future the NASCAR and other racing groups must BAN the practice of getting out of your car during a race, unless needed for imminent safety reasons.
And if you DO get out of your car, you must get OFF the roadway immediately.
No matter WHAT caused it!
Violation should be subject to severe penalties.
It is [astounding] that this hasn't been in the rulebooks for 50 years!
I have never been to track that didn't have that particular rule. Drivers are to remain in their vehicles unless there is a fire, or a risk of fire, they are to evacuate a safe distance.
What this kid did would have probably gotten him suspended from the track, and probably docked points as well. His car did not appear to be seriously damaged, other than a bent wheel and torn up tire. If this wasn't the A-Main, he probably could have continued, but not after a stunt like that. The track certainly would have ejected him for the night... Some smaller name tracks have a little more relaxed rules as they're having trouble financially, but I doubt that this track is one of those if it draws the attention of drivers like Tony Stewart.