earnhardt shunt, scary fire Options

[machina]

anyone see jr's crash this past weekend? Was in practice, driving one of the pratt and miller built C5's.

I imagine that these cars are built with no expense spared and by some of the best builders in the world (P&M).

The fuel cel either was punctured or burst, there was a major fire, the car came to a stop and after about 3 seconds it ignited.

Now I don't feel so good about my fuel cel in my admittedly low $$ racecar. Guess I am going to buy some new double layer nomex underwear and balaclava.

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[TimT]

Sean that fuel pump cut off is a great safety enhancement....something I should get <_<

Rich wondered if the fuel was leaking on the tires before he went in to that corner….

When they fill the tank, you fill until you see fuel coming out the vent (return)

again the fuel fill location on the corvette is suspect, on the side of the car? so if the quick release valve doesnt seat properly on release, then the fuel in the fill and return can dribble down the side of the car, and right onto the rear wheels..

If the fuel/fill return is on the top ( like most other cars in ALMS) if the quick releases dont seat after fueling, the fuel level just goes down...

and if you have impacts with top mounted fuel fills I think there is less chance for it to be compromised than if its mounted on the mid height side of the car..