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I guess the problem is does the level of punishment fit the crime?
I think people want to see close racing in general, and the occasional panel rubbing (and I stress rubbing not deformation) going on.
If a driver is expected to judge being within half a foot from the car in front to create good racing, then occasionally his judgement will mean he goes that half a foot too far and makes contact. I don't see that, provided the right foot is not kept in and the car in front is pushed clean off the track or turned around that it should be panalised.
Larry seemed to think it was a bit of a joke, and Greg Murphy didn't appear to have anything to say about it. During his interview he simply stated the Skaife had way too much pace for him early in the race. Maybe if Skaife finished in front of him he might not have been as relaxed, but I think it was a harsh penalty for a fairly minor incident.
At least people might stop saying that the powers that be want Skaife to win everything.
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