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Allan Jones' engine quit on "Rabid." Allan and his spotter Scott Lang attempted to extract the pins that secure the hood in order to look for the problem. At least one pin wouldn't come free, so Scott tore the hood away. You could hear the fiber glass rip! The engine problem was quickly remedied, but the Official told the team that they would be disqualified if they proceded without a hood. They managed to get the hood back on. It didn't look like it would remain attached for long.
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