Ellis Vial Treated, Released Following Fiery Incident In Qatar

Images courtesy: Arabian Drag Racing League

American Pro Extreme star Ellis Vial illustrated the name “Firebird” in a big way over the weekend while competing in Qatar. During qualifying for Round 6 of the Arabian Drag Racing League season at the Qatar Racing Club, Vial’s Renegade Racing Fuels and Snap-On Dealers-backed ’68 Firebird erupted into flames in a scene reminiscent of a nitro Funny Car, burning well into the shutdown area.

Vial was able to make his way safely from the charred machine, but was transported via ambulance to the Hamad Hospital in Qatar where he was treated for smoke inhalation as well as a high carbon content in the blood from the fire. Despite the scary incident that certainly could’ve had a much worse outcome, Vial is adamant about performing the needed repairs to his race car in order to make the final race of the Arabian season before heading back stateside to kick off the ADRL season in Houston. For those keeping stats at home, Vial recorded a 3.95 at just 182 MPH on the pass. Ellis currently ranks 13th in the Pro Extreme points standings with two events remaining.

About the author

Andrew Wolf

Andrew has been involved in motorsports from a very young age. Over the years, he has photographed several major auto racing events, sports, news journalism, portraiture, and everything in between. After working with the Power Automedia staff for some time on a freelance basis, Andrew joined the team in 2010.
Read My Articles

Drag Racing in your Inbox.

Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE!

Free WordPress Themes
Dragzine NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP FREE!

We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request.

Dragzine - Drag Racing Magazine

We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week.

Dragzine - Drag Racing Magazine

Dragzine NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP FREE!

We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request.

Dragzine - Drag Racing Magazine

Thank you for your subscription.

Subscribe to more FREE Online Magazines!

We think you might like...


Street Muscle Magazine
Hot Rods & Muscle Cars
Diesel Army
Diesel Army
Engine Labs
Engine Tech

Dragzine - Drag Racing Magazine

Thank you for your subscription.

Subscribe to more FREE Online Magazines!

We think you might like...

  • Streetmuscle Hot Rods & Muscle Cars
  • Diesel Army Diesel Army
  • Engine Labs Engine Tech

Dragzine - Drag Racing Magazine

Dragzine

Thank you for your subscription.

Thank you for your subscription.

Dragzine - Drag Racing Magazine

Thank you for your subscription.

Thank you for your subscription.

Loading