Maybe it won't. In an inherently dangerous sport, fire is the wildest of wild cards. I've witnessed it, unfortunately. You don't have time. They say your driver's suit allows you five or six seconds.
Fire is the worst.
I'd rather take a crash than I would be on fire. You just don't know. Crashes are nasty, but fire is the worst enemy. The circumstances surrounding Longley and Easley just drove the point home. Hamlin, for one, bought all new safety equipment this year.