>> the impact didn't really hurt. just an everyday accident. even though it was my first time going on my side, it was all right, go through the driver checklist and start to get out of the car. >> although mike turns the engine off, fuel drips into the car. >> i saw the fuel dripping out of the carburetor and i thought if i can get my belts off, i will flip it. then i'll upright it because it's probably going to start on fire. >> because he's on his side mike has trouble removing his seat belt. fuel continues to leak, threatening to ignite at any moment. the pit crew rushes to help him. >> they started asking are you all right? i kept telling them, i'm fine but i'm stuck in my seat belt. can you just stand the car up so i can release it? >> as the crew heaves the car upright, it bursts into flames. the camera continues recording while the fire spreads. >> i was trapped. it crossed my mind i had died.