The Calif. racing star who crashed his car and disappeared
The Calif. racing star who crashed his car and disappeared
May 27, 2022
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146K views · 3.2K reactions | We are 7️⃣5️⃣ days from the 106th #Indy500 presented by Gainbridge! 7️⃣5️⃣: Rick Mears earned his fourth, and final, victory at #IMS in the 75th #Indy500 in 1991.  >>> https://bit.ly/3q3Iz5a #INDYCAR | #IsItMayYet | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Facebook
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146K views · 3.2K reactions | We are 7️⃣5️⃣ days from the 106th #Indy5…
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in 1981 at the Indy 500, Rick Mears’ pit stop on lap 58 turned dangerous when spilled fuel caused a fire. The flames, made of methanol, were invisible, making the situation even more terrifying. | History In Pictures
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"I quit breathing" - When Rick Mears narrated the horrifying 'invisible fire' story from the 1981 Indy 500
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Haunted Footage on Instagram: "During the 1981 Indianapolis 500, driver Rick Mears faced one of the most terrifying pit lane accidents in racing history. What began as a routine refueling stop turned into chaos when methanol spilled and ignited—but methanol burns with an invisible flame. In broad daylight, no one could see the fire. Crew members unknowingly ran straight into the blaze, realizing the danger only when the heat seared through their suits. Mears jumped from the car, waving frantical
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Historical Medallion🎖️ on Instagram: "On May 24, 1981, minutes before the start of the Indy 500, a methanol leak occurred on Rick Mears' car (Penske Racing) — the primary fuel in IndyCar at the time. Methanol flame has low luminosity and is almost invisible in daylight. The fire, reaching temperatures of around 1800°F (1000°C), ignited near the engine and instantly engulfed the rear of the car. Mears' crew, unable to see clear flames, relied only on shimmering hot air and black smoke from burni
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Historical Medallion🎖️ on Instagram: "On May 24, 1981, minutes before …
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Caught Live on Instagram: "In a harrowing pit stop during the 1981 Indianapolis 500 on May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, veteran driver Rick Mears experienced one of racing’s most terrifying near-disasters. Leading the race in his Penske PC-9B Cosworth, Mears pulled in on lap 58 for a routine refuel. As the crew connected the hose, methanol fuel spilled and ignited, creating an “invisible fire” due to methanol’s clear-burning nature in bright sunlight. With no visible flames or smoke, M
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Caught Live on Instagram: "In a harrowing pit stop during the 198…
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