James Taal , also known as “ Jackstand Jimmy ” to fans of Cleetus McFarland and the McFarland Racing camp , hits the wall in his turbocharged “ Lieutenant Dan ” ’ 90 Nissan 240SX during eliminations at FL2K . Earlier in the run , Taal ’ s engine expired , causing him to go into his own oil . After hitting the wall twice , the fuel cell behind the front bumper ruptured , causing the dramatic fireball that was seen from a distance even in the Florida heat . Taal , who hasn ’ t missed an FL2K yet , was uninjured and quickly rebuilt for a comeback later in the season .

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