Take a look at this, FL2K25 Crash: The Dirty Taco vs Baby Grae Starlet — Chaos, Recovery & What Went Down!
At FL2K25, fans witnessed one of the most dramatic clashes of the weekend: The Dirty Taco slammed into the wall in a wild encounter with Baby Grae’s Starlet. Wheelstands, near-misses, and a fight to stay on the gas made this one to remember.
The Collision: What Happened
During an intense matchup, The Dirty Taco’s Tacoma drifted out of control and crashed hard into the guardrail, nearly collecting Baby Grae’s Starlet in the process. Reports and video show that the Starlet driver had to react quickly to avoid being struck. 1320Video+2Facebook+2
Eyewitnesses and track commentators described the incident as “unexpected,” noting that the Taco crossed over into the lane of the Starlet just as both vehicles were reaching speed. Facebook+1
Fortunately, the Starlet managed to get out of harm’s way — avoiding catastrophic secondary damage — while the Taco took the brunt of the impact. Facebook+21320Video+2
Damage, Reaction & Response
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The Dirty Taco sustained visible damage from the collision: the front end was mangled, panels buckled, and wheels misaligned.
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Fans and crews shared multiple angles of the crash—some from onlookers, some from onboard footage—highlighting just how close everything got. Facebook+2Facebook+2
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On social media, the Taco team acknowledged the accident and committed to rebuilding, promising to return stronger. Facebook
Why This Moment Stands Out
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The crash underscores how brutal no-prep / runway-style events can be: minimal margins for error, and a drift or line crossover can mean disaster.
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It also highlights the importance of situational awareness — Baby Grae’s quick reaction likely prevented even worse outcomes.
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For fans, it’s a reminder that the biggest matchups bring both the thrills and the risks.
What’s Next for the Taco & Starlet
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Expect a full teardown of the Taco’s chassis, suspension, and body to assess the structural damage.
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Parts replacements, alignment corrections, and frame straightening will be top priorities in the rebuild.
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The Taco team’s stated intent to come back stronger suggests we’ll see it back in competitive form — possibly with improvements refined by lessons learned from this crash.
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The Starlet team also gains reputational respect: escaping a high-velocity match without major damage speaks to both reaction skill and vehicle build.
