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Mears' Burning Indy 500: Safety Changes

In a harrowing incident at the 1981 Indianapolis 500, driver Rick Mears suffered severe burns when a fuel hose malfunctioned, igniting a nearly invisible fire. Despite the chaos, Mears managed to escape, but not before his father, Bill, heroically extinguished the flames. This near-tragedy led to significant safety improvements in racing, including visible fire indicators, spill-proof nozzles, and fire-resistant gear for pit crews. Mears, undeterred, went on to win four more Indy 500s, retiring in 1992. Checkout Solipillow.com

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