Why There’s Power In Methanol - Racing’s Alternative Fuel
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In the era when Indy cars ran on methanol fuel, fire presented a uniquely terrifying challenge. Unlike gasoline, methanol burns with a faint, almost colorless flame that can be extremely hard to detect in daylight, making fires easy to miss for both drivers and pit crews. In many cases, the first clues were visual distortions in the air or the sudden movements of nearby crew members rather than visible flames. The 1981 Indianapolis 500 produced one of the most cited examples when Rick Mears’ car
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The nearly invisible methanol fire at the 1981 Indy 500 became one of the race’s most unforgettable safety incidents. When Rick Mears’ car erupted in flames during a pit stop, the clear methanol burned without visible smoke or color, leaving crews briefly unaware of the danger surrounding him. Only the heat shimmer and Mears’ frantic movements alerted the team to the burning fuel. Track workers quickly sprayed water—one of the few ways to make methanol flames visible—and extinguished the fire. T
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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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Starting in 1965, USAC Indy Car competitions, including the Indianapolis 500, encouraged and later mandated the use of methanol fuel. Why? Because in the 1964 Indianapolis 500, there was a seven-car crash on the second lap. Two drivers died when their gasoline-fueled cars exploded. This fire created a cloud of thick black smoke that completely blocked the view of any oncoming cars, making the collision even more dangerous.Enter methanol fuel. Methanol fires are essentially invisible in daylight;
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