Desert COP Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 After looking at the aftermath of the fiery finish to my brothers first night out, I was able to determine the cause of the fire. The set screw on the float adjustment had backed out and caused fuel to be pumped out onto hot exhaust with fire ensuing. I'd like to thank Freddy, Kevin and the rest of the Fire Crew for their quick response. * My brother was able to hit the fire suppression system, and that gave him enough time to get out. At the end of the night all he said was wrong was he inhaled a little bit of the powder from the extinguishers. All's good though, and I'll be able to get the car back out there with very little effort and some fresh paint. I heard there were allot of people in the stands video taping, so share the video's or pictures please. * For Dan and Kandy, thanks again for giving us a place to race. * Cheers, Dennis AKA: Desert COP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 dang i had a load of marsh mellows at home ...glad he is ok and the car is not too bad scary fire and all around me with me were screaming get out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hopefully the gloves are on order.Good job car builder for sealing up the firewall right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Was just sent a pic of it, worse than I remember it being. Freddy and his crew are the best in the business though, hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooliganz Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I was sure that i seen freddy running over with a brisket instead of fire extinguser LOl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFlCD5CYAcU , hooliganz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwinn12x Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 roflmao! ! I cant stop laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 How many tracks when you break down and end up in the infield do they ask you if you want some BBQ. You must be in TEXAS if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert COP Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think my brother said someone threw a turkey leg at him! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwinn12x Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 heck I enjoyed my feature race flat tire, had a moist brisket sandwich and a cold glass of tea while sitting in the camera mans tripod on the infield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 The roof of your car is a tripod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 think about it driver is lucky he was coming off of turn 4 .the wind was in his favor ..turn two would not have been good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 For the record... That's when it's ok to get out the car before given a thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCreacy Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yes Rodney - I did mention in the drivers meeting if the car was on fire the driver can exit the car without waiting on the fire crew to tell them it is oK. Glad no one was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yes Rodney - I did mention in the drivers meeting if the car was on fire the driver can exit the car without waiting on the fire crew to tell them it is oK. Glad no one was hurt. you would not have to tell me to get out .before or after .i am getting out asap.. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Trust me, he was trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwinn12x Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 looked like that car was giving birth he was trying to get out of there so quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Trust me, he was trying. use to practice getting out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 The thought had crossed my mind. When it's cooler I probably will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheadted Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Trust me, he was trying. use to practice getting out ... Good idea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Trust me, he was trying. use to practice getting out ... Good idea.. when i was flipped over onto my roof at cc in 1989 i went out the passenger side really fast ...now on any other given time i could not go that way tight fit in that pinto ..so you will find the smallest of holes to get the hell out ..to this day i still cant figure out how i got out that way plus that side was up against the wall ...must have turned rat at that time ..i dont remember unbuckling upside down .. all i know was i had to get out and go beat the heck out of that other driver .. after words i thought i could have been hit by another car , did not take the time in my madness to stop look and listen . after the fire crew and ambulance past by me as i was running towards that other driver they could have ran me over they did not see me either ..i never got out of my car with out first seeing it was safe after that night .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Lesson learned then. I'm sure adrenaline kicks in pretty quick in that kind of situation. That's one good thing about my car it's big enough to get out both sides if needed, also the downfall, it is a big car lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Lesson learned then. I'm sure adrenaline kicks in pretty quick in that kind of situation. That's one good thing about my car it's big enough to get out both sides if needed, also the downfall, it is a big car lol. well your tall and a big car helps .sorry boat.or is it ship ..least you have a car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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