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    Steve Perez refueling fire

    Just seen this on the net.

    Stratos caught fire while refueling two weeks ago. Steve Perez recovering in hospital.

    Look on Instagram for more pics. Search lancia_stratos
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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    Knew that they'd suffered a fire but didn't know Steve Perez was injured. Glad to hear he's on the road to recovery, hope it's a full one!

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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    Recovering watching the football
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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    The basic story is that during refuelling there was a splash or a spillage of fuel that ignited on the hot exhaust. The Co driver managed escape where Steve bore the brunt of the ensuing fireball.
    The car damage is largely cosmetic and Steve was the main concern.
    As we can see from his post on FB the other night and the Lancia_Stratos post on Instagram he is now on the road to recovery which is excellent news for all concerned.
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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    We all know Steve Perez and appreciate him as well
    I had the pleasure to meet him in last Costa Brava rally...
    All thoughts and best wishes for his recovery
    Please any fellows and friends take care and be safe especially during rally...Old and classic cars are great but potentially more dangerous than more recent ones!

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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    Quote Originally Posted by Strat Fan View Post
    The basic story is that during refuelling there was a splash or a spillage of fuel that ignited on the hot exhaust. The Co driver managed escape where Steve bore the brunt of the ensuing fireball.
    The car damage is largely cosmetic and Steve was the main concern.
    As we can see from his post on FB the other night and the Lancia_Stratos post on Instagram he is now on the road to recovery which is excellent news for all concerned.
    Fire it’s my main concern each time I refuel the car during race with hot engine and exhaust ...also I do it with rear hood closed to avoid splash or spillage on it!
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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    Remember the original has a hot exhaust running near the right hand tank.

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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    Quote Originally Posted by strat24v View Post
    Remember the original has a hot exhaust running near the right hand tank.
    Right! Avoid right hand tank with hood opened!!
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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    The Stratos returns (Malton Rally in Nov.):
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    Re: Steve Perez refueling fire

    BBC Look North did a feature on Seb/Steve Perez and the Stratos yesterday.
    It's on the SEC Facebook page now.
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