Despite the sarcastic nature of my comment, you've kinda got to be realistic.
If you crash at 120 miles per hour, your car isn't moving again. Admittedly, this adds a layer of great realism in that crashing is bad in a racing sim. Put players like some forgiveness? A fender bender is a start, but a blown engine and a AAA call is too much.
See Ya George.
"He did not die - He passed Away"
At least following a comedians own jokes makes his death easier.