However, in this case, I think a new rule would make a big difference. Most problems were dealt with behind closed doors. What happened in the garage was dealt with in the garage. But, there has been an increase in the amount of litigation surrounding racing. Between the IRL tragedy and the pedestrian bridge collapse, the lawyers for Lowe's Motor Speedway have been elbow-deep in paper work for two years.
Liability is the key word here.
Racer X gets put into the wall by driver Z and then racer X goes to the pits to make repairs. The problem is, driver Z brakes his arm and five ribs in the crash and has to sit out 3-4 weeks. This screams of malicious intent. I hope I am crazy and a lawyer does not become as valuable to a race team as the driver or crew chief. I also hope that risk management and liability never become as important as horsepower and handling.