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Indeedy.
The side barriers @ the 'Pod' are concrete, approx 3 feet high and about a foot wide. No doubt who wins everytime!
Pages 14 & 15 of the 'White Book' make interesting reading for circuit racers:
11.4 Penalties
One of the rarities at an event is the situation in which two cars are disqualified during the same elimination race. In most cases,
both offending contestants are disqualified. Those situations include: both drivers crossing the boundary lines, or both drivers leaving
the line before the start system is activated. Should a driver receive a red-light foul start, and the opposing driver cross the lane
boundary line, the latter infraction would prevail and the driver committing the foul start would be reinstated. In determining lane
boundary crossing violations, it is considered a disqualification when any portion of a tyre completely crosses the painted line
surface. In cases where both opponents cross the centre line or outside line, both drivers will be disqualified. In situations where multiple boundary lines are utilised, the line directly adjacent to the competitors racing lane will be used for reference. Anytime it has been judged that excessive braking has resulted in the loss of control as to cause contact with the guard-rail, light fixtures, or crossing the centre boundary lines - PAST THE FINISH LINE - the contestant will be disqualified. Intentional crossing of boundary lines to leave the track or to avoid depositing debris on track is not grounds for disqualification.
Additional grounds for disqualification, fines, suspensions, and/or expulsions are:
1) contact with guard-rail, barriers, or any other track fixture (rubber cones when used are considered visual aids, not fixtures);
2) unsportsmanlike conduct, improper language, or conduct detrimental to racing;
3) any condition considered unsafe, unfair, or out of order.
If a driver is disqualified during competition for any reason prior to the actual start of a race, he cannot be reinstated.
Any driver and/or pit crew member found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, regardless of the amount, will be
excluded from the event. Such a condition may be cause for suspension, fine and/or revocation of competition privileges.
Refer to Motorsport UK Competitors Year Book (Blue Book) regarding penalties, protests and appeals.
11.4.1 Blue Line
Should a crew member of a vehicle touch the vehicle after its front wheels have crossed the blue line in the starting line area, this will
result in the automatic disqualification of that vehicle.
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