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Post by 221dayton on Oct 27, 2011 22:42:23 GMT -5
NASCAR bans power tools in removing spouts from fuel cans . Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has banned the use of power tools when teams are removing spouts from fuel cans. The decision Thursday is in response to a fuel fire next to Regan Smith's hauler at Talladega Superspeedway. The fire broke out as spouts from gas cans were being removed so excess fuel could be poured into storage. No one was injured in the fire near the hauler of Regan Smith, right. (AP Photo)A spark from a power tool apparently ignited gas inside one can. No one was hurt in the fire, which sent thick clouds of black smoke through the garage. There was no previous rule as to how the spouts could be removed. This is the first year these cans have been used. The ban was issued by NASCAR vice president Robin Pemberton and applies to all NASCAR series. Read more: aol.sportingnews.com/nascar/story/2011-10-27/nascar-bans-power-tools-in-removing-spouts-fuel-regan-smith-fire#ixzz1c2nkkRiQ
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Post by VAisforRacers on Oct 28, 2011 15:50:50 GMT -5
Next they will ban the use of charcoal starter fluid for the grills.
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Post by espnisgone on Oct 29, 2011 11:08:46 GMT -5
I just wonder if somebody didn't do something really stupid to ignite that fire. There were millions and millions of dollars of equipment parked shoulder to shoulder in that area. Really not a place to be taking chances with fires.
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