I thought the pits were pretty close to turn 3 & 4, but I won't argue there was 50 to 100 feet from the race track, I just don't think anyone wants cars flying off the track in that direction...

I think every racer has hit a cement wall at some point. Lots of them keep racing.

Will have to see what they do. MAYBE some ideas from this thread ARE cheaper (and safer) options...