Re: 2017 Rules Update?
On the topic of lug nuts, that's actually great logic. I'm really glad we don't allow tire changes on the hot pits, because I'm quite sure we'd see more wheels coming off on track if teams were incentivized to attach them in even more of a hurry than they already are. Removable steering wheels certainly make sense for some cars (or car/driver combinations), but mandating them for all cars doesn't seem wise to me.
In a general sense, adding additional complexity and room for constructor/operator error is not always the best way of dealing with a hazard. I'm not necessarily arguing against any of these 2017 (or understood 2018) changes, primarily because I'm pretty confident in the ability of Lamm, Pagel, and co. to weigh all the factors. Especially if they're getting input from the insurance company... like them or not, judging the likelihood of idiots dying in various circumstances is kinda their job.