In response to the tragic death of Dan Wheldon, IndyCar Series officials are considering major safety changes for next year’s races.
Strict no-passing rule
Add fuel tank to cars so drivers no longer have to sit in pool of methanol
New rule limiting pileups to 14 cars
Improve soft-wall safety measures by replacing all track walls with four-deep line of fans holding hands
Requiring paramedic to sit on the back of each car
Stop racing on those crowded 1/16th-mile ovals
9-foot-thick helmets
Perhaps put an end to the $5 million bonus for creating unbelievably dangerous situations
