If he times it right, he can squeeze between them and make it to the opposite shoulder of the road. And brakes to stop. But something is wrong with his left leg. He probably hit the tail bumper of the car as he shot through the gap. It feels like its broken.
Dale looks down.
Blood is gushing. His foot is dangling by a strand of flesh and muscle. Later, in the hospital, after the surgery, the doctor regretfully explains the situation. Fast forward in time to January, 1996. In a preliminary round game, the best pro team in the world, the Ironmen, is up against the Turtles, a low ranked amateur team.