I stared front, noticing the gang sitting by the cooler looking around in disbelief. Nurse Wright was a bit confused too. But there was someone I didn't expect.
Rex.
He looked a bit better in the dark, not as close-to-death. I was curious how he got there so fast, but I didn't think about it too much. I had a race to win.
That chick in the yellow jumpsuit (now a pink one) came up with the flag. I had my foot on the pedal, my hands on the wheel and my eyes on the road. I was ready. She raised the flag high and...
We were off, I could feel the wind on my face even though I wasn't outside. The road flew behind me, and I saw I was in first. I kept speeding down, flying up the sides of the river and watching everyone bite my dust. I could hear the yells and cheers of the gang and Rex and Pa and Ma and everyone cheering my name. Missy started speeding up, I could swear I heard the other drivers catching up.
I heard their taunts and jeers, and I started going faster. Faster, faster. I was going to win. I was winning. I-
I won! I got out of Missy, the jumpsuit chick gave me the other car's pink slips and Rex hugged me so tight I thought I might burst. Everyone seemed so proud. I felt so proud too. I looked up to the sky and whispered.
"We did it Pa. We did it for Missy."
I know Teddy's gonna accomplish a lot. He's got a good head on his shoulders. Rex is going to end up a wild, childish man. But he'll be a wonderful friend. I know this is how my boys are going to end up. I'm so glad I'll get to see my charming young fellas grow up strong.
Sincerely,
Vinny Hudson JR
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The Drag Racer
ActionYoung Teddy Hudson is the town's car guy. He knows cars inside and out, more than any professional. But, when given the choice of being able to race for real, will he take the offer or stick to what he knows? (Contains some unfavourable words and sl...
