Wow, sorry to hear of Mark's, accident. I appreciated the visit he did for me to Ogden Chrome to check on the status of my parts. My prayers are going out to him and his family.
Wishing the best for a speedy recovery. Burns are the worst for pain. I know first hand. When in the induced coma I have been told you cannot feel the pain and you can heal faster.
I hope for a speedy recovery for your dad. I have seen many horrible burns over the years. With a post like this I hope the racers out there take a second look at their fire protection. A spec-20 fire suite a on board fire suppression system and a engine diaper can go a long way in preventing these kind of injuries. The equipment is not cheap. If you cant afford it then you surely cant afford the medical bills it takes to recover. Lets all be pro actitive to stay safe.
Get well soon. Love this way of life but dangers always lurking. Best wishes to your pop and a speedy recovery