Hey Ace, I have had that issue before and I plugged it. Used the tire until I wore it out. I think as long as you vulcanize it correctly, it should be OK. Just lay off the burn outs! If you really feel uncomfortable with it, plug it and use it till you get to the Bash. Call up Wheelers and have a tire waiting for you there.
What a waste of a perfectly good Avon Storm. When I picked up a nail in one of mine, I was able to ride it 30 miles on 0 air pressure to get to civilization. I hate losing tires to road debris.