The 1981 Indianapolis 500 race became notable for an incident involving methanol, which burns with an invisible flame. During the race, a collision caused a fire that was not immediately visible. Methanol burns with a clear flame that isn’t easily seen in daylight, which makes the fire challenging to detect initially. Several race cars and a safety vehicle were involved in the incident, but , the response was quick once the fire was realized. | History In Pictures
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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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📸 HistoricPix 📸 on Instagram: "At the 1981 Indianapolis 500, a dramatic and unusual event occurred when a crash triggered a methanol fire—one that was nearly invisible due to methanol’s clear flame. This made the fire hard to notice at first. Several race cars and even a safety vehicle were caught up in the incident, but once officials became aware of the fire, emergency crews responded swiftly."
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