EXT. ALPS - DAWN
--- STEPHENSON EMERGES LOUDLY from a tunnel. He powers forward, starts his descent into Italy ---
BRENT MUSTANGBURGER (V.O.)
"You are looking live at beautiful Porto Corsa, Italy, on the Italian Riviera. What a magnificent setting for the second race of the World Grand Prix."
EXT. PORTO CORSA, ITALY - DAY
Over sweeping helicopter BEAUTY SHOTS:
DAVID HOBBSCAP (V.O.)
"Well Brent, they call this place "The Gem of the Riviera," and it's easy to see why."
A local fishing boat chugs through an idyllic waterway, beneath bridges that connect hillside villas.
DAVID HOBBSCAP (V.O.)
"With its secluded beaches and opulent casinos, Porto Corsa truly is a playground for the wealthy."
A long line of RICH-LOOKING YACHTS in the harbor.
DAVID HOBBSCAP (V.O.)
"And everyone who's anyone is here today."
Rich SPORTS CARS drive past pricey shops.
DAVID HOBBSCAP (V.O.)
"From the ultra-rich and super-famous, to world leaders and important dignitaries."
THE POPEMOBILE, visible in a crowd, drives through town.
DARRELL CARTRIP (V.O.)
"You aren't kidding, David. You can't do a three-point turn around here without bumping into some celebrity!"
HELICOPTER SHOT of the Casino.
BRENT MUSTANGBURGER (V.O.)
"Welcome everyone to the second race of the World Grand Prix!"
CUT TO:
MUSTANGBURGER, HOBBSCAP and CARTRIP in the control booth.
BRENT MUSTANGBURGER
"The big news continues to be Allinol. Sir Miles Axlerod spoke to the press earlier today to answer questions about its safety."
FOOTAGE OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE - Miles Axlerod, at a podium, addresses the press throng. He looks a bit exasperated.
MILES AXLEROD
"An independent panel of scientists has determined that Allinol is completely safe. Okay? Safe! There it is."
BRENT MUSTANGBURGER
"So, the race will go on, folks."
RACE GRAPHICS show Francesco with 10 points at the top of the race standings.
DARRELL CARTRIP
"But the question everyone is asking: Will the real Lightning McQueen show up today?"
ON THE TRACK - As the racers begin to get into position on the grid.
BRENT MUSTANGBURGER (V.O.)
"Well, he better. Talk about a home-track advantage. Francesco Bernoulli grew up racing on this course."
ITALIAN TRACK ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
"Signore e signori, in the pole position, numero uno..."
The crowd is cheering already, knows who this is.
ITALIAN TRACK ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
"... Francescoooooo!"
The Italian crowd roars and chants for their hometown hero.
FRANCESCO
(To the crowd)
"Bellissima! Thank you for your support.
(TO MCQUEEN)
And your big mistake, McQueen!"
McQueen missed this comment. He approaches his grid position, lost in thought.
ITALIAN TRACK ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
"In the secondo position. Numero novantacinque. Lightning McQueen!"
Cheers (not so thunderous, obviously) from the crowd. McQueen doesn't seem to notice.
IN MCQUEEN'S PIT - His team exchanges looks, worried.
LUIGI
"McQueen? Is everything okay?"
YASMINA
"If you're worried about your fuel, man, don't, me and Fillmore got it under control It's perfectly safe."
BACK ON THE STARTING GRID
MCQUEEN
"No, guys, I just really wish Mater were here."
FRANCESCO (O.S.)
"Francesco understands, McQueen."
Francesco parks next to him, grinning.
MCQUEEN
"Oh, great. Here it comes. What've you got, Francesco?"
FRANCESCO
"For famous race cars like Francesco and well... you, to be far away from home is not easy."
MCQUEEN
"I think you forgot the insulting part of that insult."
FRANCESCO
"Is no insult. When Francesco is away from home, he misses his mama just like you miss your tow truck amico."
MCQUEEN
"Gee, I maybe misjudged you, because that's exactly how I ---"
FRANCESCO
"Of course, I am at home. And my mama is right here."
Francesco refers to his MAMA who sits in a special box in the crowd, cheering him on, blowing him kisses.
FRANCESCO
(YELLS)
"Mama! Don't worry, Mama! McQueen is very sad! I will beat his cry-baby bottom today!"
MCQUEEN
"And there's the insult we were missing. Grazie!"
THE LIGHTS - CLICK FROM RED TO GREEN ---
THE RACERS TAKE OFF!
EXT. PORTO CORSA - DAY
SHOTS of the racers making the first few turns through the city streets.
BRENT MUSTANGBURGER
"Darrell, the racers are settling in as they head to the Italian countryside."
DARRELL CARTRIP
"Whoo, boy! This is gonna be a great race!"
We PAN to the CASINO DI PORTO CORSA. The Beaux Arts-style architecture towers atop a hill, overlooks the course.
TO BE CONTINUED!!!!!!
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