Rule Changes
After this accident, rules were changed so that mechanics no longer rode in the cars during the race. Barrett's untimely death must thus have saved many lives and injuries in motor racing. However the requirement for two seats in "sports car" racing classes was retained for many years to come.
Read more about this topic: Tom Barrett (riding Mechanic)
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