Deep Science | Sharp Minds Only on Instagram: "The 1981 Indy 500 delivered one of motorsport’s most frightening moments when Rick Mears’ car burst into flames during a pit-lane crash. The danger came from methanol fuel — it burns with an almost invisible flame in daylight. When the fire ignited, neither the crowd nor most crew members could see it. All anyone felt was the sudden heat hitting their faces. Mechanics rushed toward Mears using instinct alone, spraying extinguishers at a fire they co

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