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Pit Stop Ends With Motorcycle Covered in Flames

submitted by mintbbb

9 years 10 months 3 weeks ago

YT: Lucky escape for rider and mechanic engulfed in flames when a bike caught fire at the Isle of Man TT.

Shocking moment Isle of Man TT racer and mechanic are engulfed in flames when motorbike catches fire in pit lane Competitor Grant Wagstaff stopped to have his bike refuelled Fuel was split onto the hot engine and exhaust during the Supersport 2 race Footage shows members of the team frantically trying to put out the flames The mechanic required treatment for burns to his hand and face Amazingly, Wagstaff and the rest of the crew escaped serious injury.

This is the moment a rider and mechanic became engulfed in flames when a bike caught fire during a race.

The accident happened at the Isle of Man TT when competitor Grant Wagstaff stopped to have his bike refuelled.

Fuel was split onto the hot engine and exhaust during the Supersport 2 race on Wednesday.