Log out Timer for non-CT races?

Why don't all races have the log out timer that exists in CT? Right now, if you make a mistake and are about to die, you can easily stay in the race with that character by executing a quick log out. This seems counter to the point of racing. The races are hardcore. If you make a mistake like that, shouldn't you die and have to start over? I've seen it used as a safety net against cold damage crits, as well. If you choose to get surrounded by 5+ mobs and some of them do cold damage, then that was poor planning on your part. If something crits, I think you should be stuck there and forced to risk death.