re: Pig Nose sky screamed at me at the Costco gas station

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I mean, race cars get refueled while the engine is running.

I mean realistically, what could happen?

A spark? From what? You’re filling a tank of gas with a hose full of gas. A spark could cause a fire/explosion whether your car is running or not.

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At the Indy 500 we always sit by the pits...one year a pit guy got set on fire from just this. At first no one knew he was on fire because the flames from that fuel are virtually invisible. I think the car spit a lugnut with it's tire and that created the spark.

I don't think your car is going to start on fire...I just think it's fricking pointless and you look stupid doing it. The car's exhaust is in the back, so is the gas tank...so if you want to be breathing that while you're standing there fueling up, have at it. But I'd prefer not to.