Nascar just added a rule that prohibits drivers from approaching the racing surface or moving cars. They used to handle it on a case by case basis.

it was actually an unwritten rule before. its just officially a rule now. however there are no penalties and its considered code of conduct or something like that which is why it is a case by case basis.

i actually like how they said that drivers are to keep safety devices on until told by officials to remove them. it kind of disturbed me watching them after a wreck while the car is still sliding down the track that they would assume they were safe and start removing things such as their harness. i know nothing happened but thats pretty much how a lot of things are, theres never been a case of such and such happening then it happens and someone is seriously injured.

e/ for the record i think most nascar premier series drivers are smart enough to not try to rush a moving car which is why they havent seen something happen like at canadaiga. the closest thing i can think of is when kevin harvick stopped in front of kyle busch and went back and tried to reach in and busch floored it and shoved harvicks car out of the way and took off.

This post was edited by JDH on Aug 15 2014 03:35pm

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/8/15/robin-pemberton-nascar-incident-rule-change.html

Drivers are reminded to stay in their vehicles during the drivers' meeting held before every NASCAR national series race, a practice that Pemberton called "informal, but just an understanding over the years." Friday's addendum -- Section 9-16: On-Track Incident Procedure -- outlines and expands upon that reminder, adding that potential penalties for violations of the new rule would be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Exceptions to the rule would be made for instances of fire, smoke in the cockpit or other emergency situations that would require expedited egress. The rule also cautions both drivers and crew members from approaching any part of the racing surface, apron or any moving vehicles.

"It's a behavioral penalty," Pemberton said. "We'll acknowledge it when it happens."

He's not retiring. Hoax.