NASCAR: The 10 Worst Pit Road Accidents

No. 2 – Fire On The 62

This situation was scary, plain and simple.

There was a malfunction with equipment while the car was being fueled and the result was the fire. The fire engulfed the gas man who was obviously close to the incident. The fire also engulfed Anthony O’Brien who was the rear tire changer on the No. 62 machine. O’Brien was actually on fire for a few moments as he ran behind the pit wall before padded down.

The gas man and O’Brien were both burned during the incident. O’Brien was taken to a local medical facility where he was treated and then released.

This is a situation that could have been a lot worse than what it was. If there were ever a situation on pit road to make you appreciate the dangers these guys face, this just might be it.

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