I don't understand why tracks or sanctioning bodies are imposing a rule that U can't change a flat tire in a feature and return to finish.
I realize we can't hold up the show, but on 1st lap crashes, why not? It isn't fair to work all week and drive to a track and make the show and then have a flat (or something else minor) and then be told to load it up and go home.
I wanted to see Jon Stanbrough in that $10k show at Haubstadt a couple of years ago and there has been other situations just like that where as a fan I felt cheated, let alone how Jon and his crew felt.
Since when has pit stops became illegal in racing?
As for open reds, when there gonna be long ones what the hell does that hurt? Gives crew a chance to check over the car, have a chance to comunicate with your driver and make sure he knows where to line up on restart.