having been around the results personally (friends car luckily), none of our rides hit the track after that without a steel drum and blanket or shield. If you are racing with a 727, you really don't want this to happen. We were fortunate that Chuck Lofgren was at the track that weekend and came by and educated us on the whole deal as we did not have a clue as to what happened (good ole pre internet days )

Prior to this happening I had been street racing for a couple years and track racing for only a couple. I had broken a ring gear when I had a 8.75 rear in my Mirada. Not knowing any better we simply threw in another gear set and went on our way.... got lucky. I'm proof like many that it doesn't happen every time.... but knowing what we all know now, it's not worth the risk IMHO.