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Daytona 500 Jet Dryer Fire

Juan Pablo Montoya's No. 42 Chevrolet explodes after hitting one of the jet dryers during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Juan Pablo Montoya's No. 42 Chevrolet explodes after hitting one of the jet dryers during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Juan Pablo Montoya's No. 42 Chevrolet explodes after hitting one of the jet dryers during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Juan Pablo Montoya's No. 42 Chevrolet explodes after hitting one of the jet dryers during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
The driver of the jet dryer (in yellow suit) is helped away as fire starts to spread after Juan Pablo Montoya's no. 42 Chevrolet hit the dryer during a caution, Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012. in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The driver of the jet dryer (in yellow suit) is helped away as fire starts to spread after Juan Pablo Montoya's no. 42 Chevrolet hit the dryer during a caution, Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012. in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
The driver of the jet dryer climbs out the passenger side of the truck as fire starts to spread Monday night Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The driver of the jet dryer climbs out the passenger side of the truck as fire starts to spread Monday night Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Jet fuel pours from one of the jet dryers down the banking before the dryer burst into flames after Juan Pablo Montoya's No. 42 Chevrolet hit the jet dryer during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Jet fuel pours from one of the jet dryers down the banking before the dryer burst into flames after Juan Pablo Montoya's No. 42 Chevrolet hit the jet dryer during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Track personnel work to clean up the aftermath after one of the jet dryers was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012. during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Track personnel work to clean up the aftermath after one of the jet dryers was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012. during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Juan Pablo Montoya walks away from his No. 42 Chevrolet after hitting one of the jet dryers during a caution Monday night, Feb.27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Juan Pablo Montoya walks away from his No. 42 Chevrolet after hitting one of the jet dryers during a caution Monday night, Feb.27, 2012, in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Crew work to clean jet fuel off the track at Turn 3 after Juan Pablo Montoya collided with a jet dryer during a caution causing a huge fire during the 54th Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.
Crew work to clean jet fuel off the track at Turn 3 after Juan Pablo Montoya collided with a jet dryer during a caution causing a huge fire during the 54th Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Fire fighters battle a blaze on one of the jet dryers after it was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42, during a caution Monday night, Feb. 27, 2012, during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal