World Superbike riders are used to flirting with danger in the pursuit of speed around the track.
But one rider got more than he bargained for during qualifying for Sunday's race in Spain.
Javier Fores' bike was engulfed in flames while he made his way round the track.
Amazingly, however, the Spaniard remained on his bike for more than 10 seconds as the fire burned all around him.
Eventually, however, he got off the bike and ran to safety as the flames continued to devour his Ducati bike.