WATCH: A funny car bursts into flames seconds after drag race begins

Fortunately the driver was unharmed

There was an incredibly scary moment at the NHRA New England Nationals on Saturday.

During a qualifying race, Jack Beckman jumped out to an early lead before disaster struck. Beckman's car unexpectedly exploded, sending debris all over the track.

"I'm good, I'm good." Glad to hear @FastJackBeckman is OK after this incredible explosion! #NHRAonFOXhttps://t.co/UJU8SF8feG

— FS1 (@FS1) June 4, 2016

Here's another angle:

Here it is! @FastJackBeckman walked away from this BIG TIME explosion during qualifying. #NHRAonFOX@fs1https://t.co/grOeP1difF

— #NHRA (@NHRA) June 4, 2016

Fortunately you can hear Beckman tell the pit crew, "I'm good, I'm good" immediately after the explosion.

According to NHRA.com, the incident was caused by a broken camshaft that caused the air/fuel mixture to ignite in the manifold.

So, yeah. Better check for that next time.

Jack Beckman was lucky to walk away from this unharmed. Screen Shot/@FS1