Engines can be upgraded to provide more horsepower. The cars can be made lighter. This list can go on and on. Still, engineers cannot add every enhancement the can to their cars, for a number of reasons. One such reason is safety.
Safety is very important to car racing.
When an accident occurs on the speedway, the lives of many are jeopardized. Drivers, the pit crew, and even the fans are in some degree of danger. Therefore, the racing leagues mandate certain safety precautions. For instance, pit crew who work on cars are required to wear helmets. Some safety regulations even require changing he car s design.