I just wonder if the solenoid stuck then why didn’t the starter continue to crank when I turned off the ignition? Maybe the motor was already fried and making a dead short instead of cranking power? Then why don’t I see more ring gear damage?

Ugh I’m going to try and pull it for a better autopsy later today. I’m out to lunch after checking out the Philadelphia modifyers nistalgia drags at atco this morning. Gotta get her back running by tomorrow I have a tenative date with the chassis dyno around 7!