Ya that's what I am thinking too, and your right the Ring Gear is on the Pressure plate.
And I have heard them say that when the flywheel starts to come apart, it will throw everything out of alignment.
Was not sure if it was enough to keep the starter from engaging the Ring Gear though.
Since this thing has a roll cage around the motor, it will be interesting to say the least.
I am sure, it will have to come out of the bottom, like VW's I have done in the past.