Dumb "Ask Alan Gow" question of the month - August

This months's award goes to BTCCROX (yes, it's all capitals) for the following:

I remember watching British F3 Highlights from Brands Hatch a few weeks ago, and one driver retired from the race, cus he wasn't gonna score any points. I was just asking, if this would be allowed in the BTCC? If not, what penalties will be handed out to the drivers/teams etc?

Gow's reply is remarkably restrained, considering.