Originally Posted by Scooter23:
What's sad is that we are still having this discussion about fighting methanol fires in 2012. It should be one of the most important discussions that promoters, sanctioning groups, and drivers have: to make sure that they are competing at tracks with competent rescue crews. Some of these guys & gals, although they may be first-rate firefighters, have never even removed a quick-release steering wheel, been shown how to shut off a fuel line, or unbelted a driver out of an open-wheel car.
We as competitors need to change that to ensure that we are as best protected as we can be.
Prayers and wishes for a speedy and full recovery to one of our sport's most competitive and just all-around 'good guys'.
Well said.
Jerry #66j
stida.com
