Just because it's junkyard racing...

is no reason not to be careful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opOtwWBSPIA&feature=youtu.be

That is a TON of switches!

What the hell are they all for?

Rob R.

Wow, that would be why they make us suit up for fueling. Crazy.

Also, in re: the Hong Norrth driver's reaction: cool guys don't look at explosions, indeed.

Wow. Excellent reaction time for all involved to get that put out.

Everybody okay?

"junkyard racing"?

it's Chumpcar...

dculberson wrote: Wow, that would be why they make us suit up for fueling. Crazy. Also, in re: the Hong Norrth driver's reaction: cool guys don't look at explosions, indeed.

That was me getting belted in. When the fire erupted I was thinking "Damn!" Especially when the fueler emerged from the fireball - on fire. Then I saw the extinguisher on him within 2 seconds, the fire was out, and he got up and looked OK, so time to get back to business. If you look closely you will see the fire re-ignite about 24 seconds after it was first extinguished.

My take away: From now on our team will have at least 2 and probably 3 fire extinguishers in hand...

Mike Taylor

Also it's been reported that the fireball team was using a jug and a large funnel to fuel up.

wvumtnbkr wrote: That is a TON of switches! What the hell are they all for? Rob R.

3 Fuel pumps

Cool Shirt,

Headlights,

Aux LED Lights,

Cabin fan,

Radiator fan,

Wipers,

plus a few that I don't recall off hand.

The main fuse block is also on the panel as well as spare fuses the driver can change from the seat.

You have $500 worth of switches and relays in the cockpit!