By Ben Wojdyla

May 24, 2009 3:37 PM

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Vitor Meira Lights Self On Fire, Will Change Pants Later

During a pit stop, Vitor Meira got the OK to pull away before the fuel probe was totally withdrawn, resulting in a full-car fireball! The pit crew quickly put out the fire and Meira went back into the race and remained on the lead lap! Cajones? Yep.

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