[psy_wombats]

Hm... I would think if there was enough time for the software to contract the robot into a movable position, there would be enough time for the driver to get one last lap or hurdle in certain instances. Anyway, why don't you use a tether once the match ends? (Wait, this is against the rules, right? Never mind.) At least you could use a tether once you're off the field, but I guess that defeats the purpose.

Or maybe instead of a button triggering the contraction of the robot, a button that prevents it? The robot automatically folds up unless told otherwise in tight situations?