NASCAR adopts on-track incident procedure

During an Event, if a vehicle is involved in an on track incident and/or is stopped on or near the racing surface and unable to continue to make forward progress, unless extenuating emergency conditions exist with the vehicle (i.e. fire, smoke in cockpit, etc.) the driver should take the following steps:

• Shut off electrical power and, if driver is uninjured, lower driver’s window net.
• Do not loosen, disconnect or remove any driver personal safety equipment until directed to do so by safety personnel or a NASCAR Official.
• After being directed to exit the vehicle, the driver should proceed to either the ambulance or other vehicle as directed by safety personnel or a NASCAR Official.
• At no time should a driver or crew member(s) approach any portion of the racing surface or apron.
• At no time should a driver or crew member(s) approach another moving vehicle.

All vehicles not involved in the incident or that are able to continue afterwards should slow down to a cautious speed as outlined in Section 10.12.1.3 Yellow Flag/Pit Entry Flag/Light, use extreme care as they approach an incident scene, and follow any directions given by safety personnel or NASCAR Officials.

Vehicles in line behind the safety vehicle should not weave or otherwise stray from the line in the vicinity of the incident.