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[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I'm with you on this one Greg... it's such a common "incident" in racing. A guy can only hope that it serves ONE good purpose... to perhaps serve as a reminder to the guys racing that maybe it's not a good idea to get out of the car on the track regardless of how mad you may be.

Agreed.

I don't think many can relate to how a sprint car turns (doesn't turn) with it's spooled rear end and dramatic rear tire stagger.

I'm guessing we'll see a number of safety changes implemented from this incident. Those enforcing the track rules will no longer make exceptions to the drivers theatrical stunts that the media hypes up and markets to draw spectators. NASCAR is as guilty as any and with their close association to the dirt track scene they may be the first to take the lead........and protect their fan base image through the media by marketing driver safety.

Hopefully we'll see serious fines for drivers taking action of that nature that will make them think twice when in a state of rage.

Stay belted in and in the safety of the disabled car until the safety crew arrives. If you want to get verbal and fight do it in the pits.

Tragic may well be the best description of this simple racing incident.

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I read on several sites that Kevin has done this (get out of his car on the track to confront someone) quite a few times in the past, and has been warned about it... I know it makes no difference to what happen..

At our tracks you are told to stay in your car and buckled in until the safety crew arrives unless it's on fire..or you will be fined and or suspended.