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The kid in the jungle family.

Maybe we're caught.

Maybe we're guts and lucky.

Don't look too far.

They said never fall, girl, I'm not.

You'll be a star.

But I wonder if they'll make it through.

We're under the yellow flag.

All cars will fall in behind the pace car and hold their position.

Well, at the end of 124 laps, it's Jimmy John Jones first, driving in the Dodge,

holding down second place in a Plymouth. It's Tommy Callahan.

There's the green flag, and we're back to racing.

So far, tire wear has not been a problem, but this race is far from over.

All during this race, the pace has been terrific.

Everyone has to the big one.

Watch it for the 53 cars sliding and ramming into the wall.

Callahan still driving all out to try and overtake the leader, Jimmy John

The speeds of today have reached over 165 miles an hour.

On the back straightaway, they've got Callahan boxed in.

He's holding down second place and he wants that lead.

Moving down on the inside, out of the box and out to the leader. Both of these

drivers are flat out.

Jack McFarlane on the board.

Callahan driving a smooth race up to now. Seems to be having trouble

He's weaving back and forth on the track.

Keep your eye on the 99. Well, here's the standings at the end of 325 miles.

Fire number 26, Jimmy John Jones, the leader.

Callahan charging down to the inside.

Flip the rear of fire number 26, Jimmy John Jones. The fire is in flame.

And hit by many ground in fire number 17.

The fire crews are rolling.

It looks like a bad one from here.

Ranger.

Bring him in.

What? I said bring Callahan in.

Okay, okay, Mr. Reed.

Bring him out.

It looks like they're going to call a 99 car in. Yes, they're calling Callahan

in. Here he comes. He got the signal and will be in on the next lap.

Well, it's a tough break for Callahan, holding down that second place all

the race, then taking over the lead on the crash of Jimmy John Jones. Here he

comes, down on the apron and into the fifth.

Well, the feeling up here in the tower that maybe Callahan... Why the hell did

you pull me in? I'm not due yet.

You're overdue. You're out of the race. Pack it in. What are you talking about?

Car number six on the south turn.

It's the last time you'll pull that on any track that we operate.

You're suspended.

All right.

Let's talk after I win this. Let's go!

You heard what I said. Get out of this car and get off the track.

Suppose you tell me now what it was I did.

You've been building up to it in your last few races.

Don't think we haven't been watching you. I should have pulled you out a long

time ago for charging too hard.

Well, it's about Reese.

No, it isn't.

The ticket we give you isn't a license for murder.

What murder?

Jimmy John Jones.

Well, if you're looking for him, you're looking in the wrong direction. He's

over there.

You don't know what I'm talking about, do you?

Your accent.

You aren't even close.

Those are some nice readers you got there.

Thanks.

Mac Lunsford around?

Yeah, yeah, he's in the office.

Hey, Mac, somebody wants to talk to you.

Callahan!

Callahan?

Tommy Callahan.

I want you to meet Annie Blaine. The pleasure's all mine, miss. Hello, Mac.

Harry. Oh, Callahan, I want you to meet Harry Weiss.

Yeah, yeah, I know.

Hey, you guys want to meet Tommy Callahan?

Let's do it.

It looks like the boys don't want to get their hands dirty. Take it easy, Harry.

It's all right, Mac.

What's the matter, big man?

Lose all your guts out there on the track?

Hey, will you look at that? Now, that's what I call wheels. A little different

from that junkie you were when you first started driving.

I've seen cars before, Mac.

Hey, did he tell you why I started him off in the business?

He was nothing but a punk kid, but even then he had to make it. Why didn't you

tell me you were coming? How long do you plan to stay?

Stop it, Mac.

You know why I'm here.

Yeah, I can guess.

To spend it as an independent.

The only way I can drive is if some well -known promoter spots me for

reinstatement and hires me to drive for him.

And you'll get the bill.

Me? I'm just a small -time day track operator.

I only run modifieds here.

Look.

The NASCAR officials know you and trust you.

And you run super stocks at Darlington.

Besides, you're about the only one I know who'll give me a job.

Two things.

Number one, if I hire you, every one of my boys will quit.

Now, you saw them. They don't want any part of you. How would I bill at a one

-car race?

And number two, and what's more important, I saw what happened at

And it didn't come as any shock to me. I saw the same thing happen three years

ago. Only I was too stupid to realize what it was.

Tommy, there's something wrong with you.

Sometimes you don't know what you're doing.

I can't hire you. I'm afraid.

Mac, that I'll kill somebody?

No, that you'll kill yourself.

Mac, what am I supposed to do?

Get a job slinging hash, tending bar?

I'm a driver.

So long, Mac.

Hey, hey, Tommy!

Let me buy you a drink or a steak. Just for old time's sake.

Well, there are other places.

Mexico, Europe.

You could get a ride.

Yeah, some backwater bootleg track.

They won't let me drive in any big time, Annie.

Just let me do my own thinking, will you?

Don't crowd me. I don't like it.

I was only trying to make you feel better.

I'm sorry, Annie. I didn't mean to jump down your throat.

If I were your wife, I'd beam you with a rolling pin.

But since I'm only your girl, I guess I'll have to put up with it.

Would you care to try for a rolling pin?

Not this year.

Where are you going?

You get a job.

Francie, I told you a million times, you need more speed on the down run.

How'd you like to spend ten bucks and buy me a car that'll do it? All right,

what's the excuse? Oh, shut up!

What did I do?

Fran.

Now I tell you again, you need more speed on the down run.

That has nothing to do with it.

Oh, no?

Then why did you land that car upside down?

What do you think caused it? Come on, tell me your opinion.

The motor in that car is older than you are. You have to buy a new engine.

When I want your opinion, I'll ask for it. In case you haven't heard, the

principle of an internal combustion engine is combustion.

Four of the cylinders in that clunker are missing, and what's left are just

knocking themselves silly.

Oh, honey baby, I love you.

You're my only daughter.

Now, do you think I would jeopardize you?

Believe me. Baby, those cylinders are the perfect cylinders for that engine.

that engine is the perfect engine for that car. And that car is the perfect

for the stunt that you do.

And besides, new engines cost money. Uh -huh.

That's the real reason, the money.

Tell me, Father dear, what's more important to you, the money or my life?

Father, you have to think about it. Oh, baby.

I'm just teasing you.

and where his mouth should be.

Why? Look, this is high -class work, boy. This is not your chicken racing

the street or dragging with your buddies in Papa's hand -me -down car.

Hey, Leroy, give him a poem about that. That might straighten him out. Oh, yeah.

Them who learned in Papi's truck and dreamed of winning fame.

Them want to drive to earn a buck. Should rather start in Spain.

End up in tragedy and pain.

Leroy, you're the funniest driver I ever met. Yes, Leroy, you're a million

laughs. I wanted to congratulate you. Look, I don't want to interrupt you

Gentlemen, what's the boss's name? The boss is Pete Madsen.

Did you ever drive before?

Yeah.

Don't you think he's something?

Now, honey, will you try just once more and do it my way? For dear old dad. I

told you I'm not getting in that car until you buy me a new... engine.

But she don't need a new engine.

All she needs is a longer head start. All she needs is a longer head start.

Who are you? He has a point.

He has a point?

Beat it.

She needs a longer run.

Let her take off a second or two before the other car.

It'll end up the same and it will look harder.

Yeah. Yeah, what? Who is he? It don't matter. He's right.

Who are you?

I'm looking for a job.

Driving or talking?

Driving. Done any?

Racing, stockers.

Well, it's a lot different.

You know, driving for thrills takes a real expert.

I can handle a car.

No matter what it's doing?

No matter what it's doing.

Look, if you really want to do that stunt, don't use the rollover ramp.

Let him go up the up ramp, through the fire ring, hit nose down, and roll end

over end.

Hey, that's my daughter driving that car.

You think I would jeopardize her?

I'll show you.

Okay. It's your neck.

Set up one ramp. Never mind a fire ring. It costs money.

Put two cars in front of the ramp and we'll see. I'm Francie Madsen.

Are you trying to put me out of a job?

No. I'm trying to get one for myself.

I'm Tommy Callahan.

Can I borrow a skid lid?

Sure. Over there.

Thanks.

Kellyanne, huh?

Tommy?

That's what he said.

Hey, have you seen a guy with a... Yeah, he's over there.

He wants to be a driver, doesn't he?

He is a driver, honey. One of the best.

That's not too bad.

I bought the job. It wouldn't pay much.

How much?

Let's talk about it later.

Why don't you get a room in town, freshen up, and then meet me at Turk's

Grill. I'll let you buy me dinner.

You're very kind.

You want the job, you buy the dinner, right?

Incidentally, Callahan, although the prices may be a little higher, make sure

you check into the Hastings Motel.

Why?

I own it.

Hey, that was nice handling.

Thanks. I'm Eddie Sands.

Are you the Tommy Callahan I'm thinking of, stock racing?

Uh -huh.

I'm sure I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.

See you around.

Take care of that for me, will you? Sure.

You ready?

Hey, that was really terrific what you did out there.

Thanks.

Corn's in, moon's down, time to hold ourselves to account. Oh, no, wait a

minute. Whose turn is it? Oh, mine. It's my turn. Come on, come on, come on.

See?

Hey, welcome. Welcome to Turk's.

Yeah, I thought he left town.

He has a right to stay where he wants, I guess.

Oh, does he now?

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Nobody told you you could hang around decent people, Callahan.

Hey, Turk.

You know who you just let in?

He's the guy who killed old Jimmy John Jones.

Didn't you kill him?

I said, didn't you, killer? This is one of my customers, Harry. Now you leave

him be.

I'll leave him be. You're putting me off.

Hey, does anybody here want to let this man dirty up a nice, clean place like

Turks?

Are you drunk?

The killer wants to know if I'm drunk.

Well, I am sober, Mr.

Callahan, so why don't you...

That's enough.

Matter of fact, it's more than enough.

Shall I throw him out?

Throw Callahan out?

What, are you crazy? That's like throwing away money.

Now, take it easy, kid.

Come on, let's sit down and talk this over, huh?

Sorry about all that mess.

That's okay. A little fun with the boys, you know.

Come on, come on.

Now, Turk, you take good care of Callahan here.

He's going to be working for me.

Everybody does.

Beer all right for everybody?

I'm buying.

Yeah, just fine.

Scotch on a rucks. And I'll have... Beer all around.

This beef you had with Harry Wise was about killing Jimmy John Jones, wasn't

Well, now you know, too.

Does that make a difference?

Only means you'll be working a little cheaper.

Before good old Dad gets into high finance and skins Callahan with...

avoid the embarrassment.

Callahan, if you have any gold fillings, hang on to them.

Hey, Matt.

Hey, what about the race?

You going to let me drive in the next one?

Eddie, you're okay in a set -up stunt, but races aren't rehearsed. They just

run. Oh, come on, Mac. Just once.

I just want to try it. You know, get the feel of it.

Okay. I'll think it over.

What could be so tough about racing?

Pest them long enough and you might find out.

You know, Annie's a pretty girl.

Well, naturally.

Are you going to get yourself one like that when you become a big -time driver?

Big time.

I just want to try it once.

He's supposed to say that you want only me, not talk about driving.

Oh, yeah.

I mean, uh... Hey, you're not sore, are you?

No, of course not.

Eddie, sometimes I think you should be dating an eight -cylinder engine.

We're not going to stay in this one -horse town very long, are we?

As long as we have to.

She said Mac turned her down.

Well, hang around.

I think we should just keep moving.

Somebody someplace will take a chance on you.

Yeah, but I want Mac to take a chance on me.

Some friend.

Damn good friend, Annie.

Don't knock him.

He knows.

About your blacking out?

Yeah.

No wonder he won't take a chance on you.

Why'd you tell him?

I didn't have to tell him.

I just knew.

Well, I think it's dumb.

I just don't see falling on your head and smashing up cars in a thrill circus

a career for you.

No. No.

You're the guy who moves faster and trickier than anybody else.

Around and around and around.

Faster and faster and faster until I want to howl or scream or something.

Is that so?

Yes, that's so.

And then after the race, the parties and the laughs, every day just one

big blast.

I didn't even know you then.

Well, you know me now.

And that's the way it wanted to be for us.

Like it used to be for you.

And all I offered you was a ride north.

That'll teach me.

Has it been so bad?

Bring Callahan's car in here.

Good. Now keep the track clear.

Get those ramps out of the way.

Morning. Good morning, son.

Why are the cars in the track? I thought you wanted to run through.

Oh, Eddie is doing the nosedive. I got something bigger in mind for you.

Francie, come on over here.

I thought last night when we talked I was being hired to do the nosedive. I

you, forget about it. I got something bigger and better all planned for you.

I was up all night thinking about this.

Now, here I got a star on my hands. Now, a star is a star is a star. So, I got

to use that star, right?

Now, ain't nobody going to pay their good money to see a star doing something

that anybody could do.

But everybody will pay their good money to see something special that only a

star can do. You follow me?

No. See? That's what you're a star at.

Look, you're not for turning them over. You're for pushing them around and

around. Good morning.

Hi.

Would you mind interpreting for me? Your father's spitting words like a busted

fuel pump, and I'm getting drowned in the gas.

Well, we're staging a race.

You what?

Every move is planned.

I already spoke to Dom and Leroy about it. See, you start out behind.

Dom and Leroy are in front of you.

Now, they got you blocked.

You cut in on the inside, moving real fast.

Now, Francie's ahead of you. You pick up speed. You're trying to catch her.

She blocks you out. You get mad.

You make your move on the south turn. By now, you and Francie have practically

lapped Dom and Leroy, right?

Now, you're all bunched up. You're boxed in.

Now, will you wait until you string out?

No.

You make your move right now. And as you go shooting through, you swipe Francie,

knocking her off the track, and you go on to win.

How do you like it?

I don't, Pete.

Why not? That's the excitement the fans want to see.

It's too dangerous for Francie.

That's how Jimmy John died.

But he didn't know it was coming. I do.

Sure, and she'll be ready for it. Hey, believe me, ain't nobody spins out

than my Francie.

Hey, come on, kids. Let's try it, huh? Come on, Francie. Come on.

Harry,

give him a start.

Fran? Yeah?

Nothing.

You be careful.

Hey, what's this?

Spent all night dreaming it up.

I'll bet.

I'm sorry I'm late. I had to see Mac Lunsford.

Hey, what the hell's going on?

Are you all right?

Don't even answer me. Are you all right? Of course I'm all right. I told you I

would be. I just didn't plan on a mud bath, that's all. You maniac.

You could have killed her.

Eddie, what?

Stay out of this.

Eddie,

listen for a second, will you?

It was just an act, Eddie.

Just an act.

An act.

Hey.

Why don't you be right here, will you?

Nobody wins, babe. It's just a show. I know it's a show, but sometimes they

could win. Oh, beautiful, beautiful. I never saw anything more exciting in my

whole life. Yeah, except for the goof I pulled at the end.

Goof? What goof? That's how it's going to end from now on.

What? Sure.

Francie gets a face full of mud and you get a mouth full of knuckles.

Hey, you could fight back a little bit just to make it look good. It'll build

to a great grudge match race between you and Eddie.

Oh, come on, Pete.

No. No, I'll be the princes of Mudsville and you two can fight over me.

And we could dress up that match race a little bit. You know, have a few

crashes, some fires.

Hey, what else have the fans got to say?

Hey, it's okay with me if it's okay with him. Well, looks like I'm outvoted. I

want to get cleaned up. Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute.

Don't you want to see the new posters I'm having printed?

You're my new star.

What are you kidding, Pete?

I don't think that's funny.

It's not supposed to be funny. You're supposed to sell tickets.

But out of my high reputation, you don't.

Now, look, you came to me for a job, right?

So you're going to be useful to me, right?

Now, you drive as Killer Callahan, you're useful.

I don't want to be useful.

You don't drive, right?

Right.

I don't drive.

Thanks for the almost chance, Pete.

I don't believe it. He quit.

Isn't that too bad?

Pete Madsen, expert skinner and con artist, stopped in his tracks by a proud

man.

Go ahead, Francie, have fun.

But I'm going to enjoy this, too.

Honey, I found me a worthy opponent.

You, uh, you building a house?

No, a skyscraper.

Pete, what can I offer him?

Uh, girls?

He brought his own.

How about money?

Yeah, money.

How about it, Callahan? What if I give you some more money?

Grab it, kid. It'll make history.

I don't have a price.

I sure you do.

Say, you know why Callahan's hanging around here, don't you? Sure.

He loves the climate, and he wants a drive for Mac.

Really? Cherik, who owns Mac's operation?

You do, oh great God of owning everything.

You own it.

You're putting me on.

Uh -uh.

I bought in last year.

I happen to be the major stockholder and the not -so -silent partner.

Poor Mac.

Why, he's got a good deal.

He does the work, I foot the bills, and we split the profits.

See, kid, I own something you want.

I own your only chance to get back into racing.

Now, you not only need Mac's okay, you need mine, too.

And me, I can go either way.

Hey, Callahan, why don't we make a deal, huh?

You drive for me, and when Mac gets ready to go to Darlington with the team

the big 500, you get my vote.

Come on, Callahan.

What's it gonna hurt?

I'd like to tell you to go to hell, Pete.

But I can't.

You mean we have a deal?

Yeah, we have a deal.

See you in the morning, killer.

That kid's gonna really make Mac look good at Darlington.

Darlington? He ain't gonna drive at Darlington.

But, Pete, you promised the kid you'd vote for him. I also voted for Barry

Goldwater.

Hi, Eddie.

Come on in.

What's up, Eddie?

Uh, well, I, uh, I heard that, uh, you were still with us.

Yeah, I'll be around a while.

Sam, Sam.

Oh, uh, thanks.

I, uh, I just, uh, finished talking with, uh, Mack Lunsford.

Oh, yeah? How is Mac? Oh, he's fine. He says hello.

Be ready?

Oh, no, thanks.

I've been after him to let me drive.

Makes two of us, Eddie.

I told him that you were training me.

That so?

He was very impressed.

Well, maybe if we have some time, I will.

After you work out on the track a little bit, maybe I'll let you drive.

What?

He already thinks that I've worked out.

I'm driving Sunday.

You're what?

Uh, Sunday.

Bet you're gonna mess up that race.

Not if you help me.

Why should I?

Would you believe I've got more guts than brains?

All right, faster this time.

And get into your drift faster.

Don't wait till you start to skid or you'll spin out.

Put it on the slot, pour it on. Let's go.

I hope he'll be all right. I'd sure hate to see him make a fool of himself.

Don't worry.

He's got a good teacher. The bad.

Yeah, so I've heard.

Listen to that noise.

Howl, baby, howl!

Howl! Hey.

What? Do me a favor.

Stay away from Callahan.

Or is this just a thing you require to succeed?

Just so

It's more than just a game. So be sure of the

feelings that real things impart.

Don't mistake what you take to be true.

That was very nice.

Hi.

Pop and Mac are in the patio.

Wait for me here, will you? Okay.

Anything I can do to help?

Oh, there's not much left, thanks.

And the cost of modification is getting too high.

When you race at Darlington, you've got to go first class to win. It costs too

much. We'll lose.

I'll pay it.

So this is where the party is.

Oh, Tommy, I want to talk to you.

I'll be inside.

What's up, Mac?

Tommy, I know I've been rough on you.

But I want to ask you to do me a favor.

Name it, Mac.

You remember that guy, Harry Weiss? The guy you belted in the mouth the first

night you arrived?

Uh -huh.

He's going to be in the race with Eddie tomorrow.

And so are all his boys.

They don't like you.

I'm hit.

I heard them talking.

They're going to take it out on Eddie.

You gonna be in his pit?

Yeah.

Don't worry, Mac. I'll take care of him.

Okay.

Sure, it's great.

What do you think? When I give a party, I give a big.

to help me celebrate.

Yeah, looks like you can celebrate.

you kidding? I still dip when I dance.

Fancy's helping serve. Why don't you give our hero a drink?

All right, Mr. Ancient.

I will.

Watch me make him blow a gasket.

Good.

She's been around an awful lot.

I expected Callahan would do better.

Well, what are you, his mother or something?

Shut up and listen.

If I knew, I could be a champion driver.

Get back into that box and hang tight.

Fishtail a little to show them it's not easy to scare you.

The hell it isn't.

You think you can do it?

I'll do it. Okay.

points too.

I had to, Mac. You saw the box they had him in?

He could have killed him.

Look, Mac, I didn't tell him to bounce him out.

You miss it all, don't you?

Uh -huh.

You're not a wild driver, Tommy. Why'd you lose your license?

Don't do that.

Do what?

Turn off.

Won't help me to cry about it.

Well, it might do some good just to talk about it.

Okay, doctor, I'll tell you all about it.

Maybe you'll give me a little pill or some good advice or something.

How do you know I won't?

Of course, you won't even know what I'm talking about.

I blacked out.

I blacked out and didn't even know what was happening, except when I came to, I

was out in front.

And somebody got killed along the way.

Just like that, you blacked out?

It happened before, but never that bad.

Oh, my... But you've been driving for years.

Maybe that's it.

Bigger races, better and tougher competition.

I guess the pressure got to me.

What do you prescribe, Doc?

I don't know.

I do.

Let's have a coke.

You won the race today. It was really great. Really great. Greatest thing I

saw.

Stan's waiting for you to win, Eddie.

Just for you, baby, just you.

McCallaghan, come on over here. Come on, I owe you dinner.

Sorry, Eddie, I don't feel like drinking my dinner tonight.

Oh, come on. Aren't you going to help me celebrate my win?

We did that last night.

Yeah, but tonight's different.

Tonight, I'm a winner.

Come on, Tommy, let's live it up.

Eddie, you better take it easy.

You almost didn't finish.

I did everything you wanted me to do.

They even got the flag.

You had Leroy and Harry Wise in real trouble.

I mean, I did what you wanted me to do.

No. I wanted you to beat them, but not knock them out of the race.

Nobody was hurt.

No, not this time. In case you hadn't thought about it. The idea is to get

around the track faster, not eliminate your competition.

You know something?

I think it's getting under his skin that I was a winner and he wasn't even

driving. Eddie.

Well, if you want to be a deadhead, you go right ahead and... Frenchy and I,

we're going back to the bar so we can have a little fun over there.

Would you like to drink to Eddie Sands, the latest track monster I created?

Ladies and gentlemen, Pete Madsen brings you his greatest and most exciting

thrill show.

Deftifying, crashing cars in the spectacular Slide for Life. Down in the

and ready to go for the Slide for Life, Leon Blender along with his driver, Pat

Patterson, and here they go.

Man, there's one guy that knows what it feels like to be on the hot seat.

Okay, out of the south turn.

Coming down to crash through the wall.

Head on is Les Richter.

And now the very spectacular rollover contest.

And there's your winner. And now the exciting and one of the hardest stunts

undertake the wheel.

that this is the only stop where they get 50 % less tire wear.

Remember, there's no gimmicks, no shifting weights. This is driver's skill

How about that?

And your attention to the infield and nosedive is...

number 44 can you hear me eddie that clears the bell how do i come across

and clear let's get

for the first pass?

Yep! Here I come!

Here's the pass.

Not a glorious meeting.

And Eddie Sands goes back into the lead.

Well, race fans, we're seeing one here today. Sands learning his lesson very

well. How was that, old great leader?

Not bad.

Not bad at all.

Boy, they really make it look good, huh?

With those transmitters going, if anybody turns on a portable radio,

string you up.

Only a little.

I'm going to try this truck with my eyes closed.

Sure you can.

Yeah. With my eyes closed.

It's Callahan. Back into the lead.

Keep it up and I'll poke you in the eye.

Oh, it wasn't what you thought.

You're not here.

I know. I wanted to see you.

Ring? No, thanks.

What did you want to see me about?

Well, it's kind of hard to just come right out and say it.

Try.

Exactly how much does Callahan mean to you?

I mean, is it temporary or what?

You've flipped for him, haven't you?

Yes.

I'm really sorry, Annie, because we've been friends and I don't want to ruin

that.

Well, I thought we could talk about it like two adults.

That's damn nice of you.

Oh, sure.

You're new and you're pretty cute.

But you're not what he needs. I am.

Annie, you've got a hell of a lot of guts. You know that.

You've done nothing but make cow eyes at my boy ever since we got here.

And the topper is that you come to talk to me like I'm some sort of a big

sister.

What do you want?

My blessings?

I'm sorry I bothered you.

You didn't bother me, kid.

We get track tramps wherever we go.

The little girl, he's mine.

And that's the way it's going to take.

You're scared, aren't you?

And I don't blame you because I guess I'd be scared too.

I want him, Annie. And I have a feeling he wants me.

He wants you?

You've got to be kidding.

I'll tell you what he wants.

It's out there on that track.

He wants to race.

Why, the only reason he went back to work for the old man was because he was

promised another crack at it.

Do you know what you are to Callahan?

Insurance. Yeah, that's right. Insurance.

He wants to make damn sure that if your father forgets, you'll be there to

remind him.

Pop never told me how he got Tommy back.

Makes you feel like a damn fool, doesn't it?

What the hell do you think you're doing?

What does it look like I'm doing?

Where did you come from?

Come on, that's enough.

Beat it, mister.

I'm having myself a little ride.

You're gonna have a ride, lady. In an ambulance.

So what?

It's my business, isn't it?

Now get out of here, insurance man. Go away.

Crazy broad, what's got into you?

That's right, I'm a crazy broad.

But you don't care as long as Pete's my father.

Your father.

The guy who makes his daughter stand on her head.

And the daughter who does it.

You're both nuts.

Oh, yeah?

Well, I'd rather stand on my head in a car than on my feet in a kitchen doing

dishes. And I'd like to see him try and stop me. And I'd like to see you try and

stop me, either.

I'd kiss your silly -looking face.

You didn't smell like a brewery.

You already told me that story.

I tried to tell you that story. I tried to, but you don't listen. You listen.

Listen. The guy is on the outside, right? He gets thrown on the wood drift.

has got to get on top of the other car. On top of the other car. That's silly.

Why would he want to do that?

Aren't you Tommy Callahan, the famous race driver?

Hello, Annie.

Sit down.

Me? Sit down with you?

Golly, wait until I tell the folks back home.

Why didn't you pick me up at the motel?

I thought I was your girl. Was I wrong?

Not now, Annie.

I've got a lot of things to think about.

Well, so do I.

And we're going to talk about it right now.

Not a call, nothing. You just let me sit there.

I'm sorry.

No, you're not.

Tommy, what's wrong with us?

Ever since we got here, it's been like dullsville.

All I ever guaranteed you was a ride north.

I didn't say I would provide fun and games all the time.

Life is getting too dull for you?

Maybe you better find somebody else.

All right.

Maybe I will.

Hey, gang, need a fourth for hopscotch?

Too late. The pits couldn't stay off the track any longer, not even to get your

hot racing tips.

You know, my brother and I built one of those once when we were kids. Had a

scrap metal and an old outboard motor.

Did it run?

Sure, it ran.

You have mustard in your mouth.

And then from go -karts you went to racing cars?

Correct.

Here's some hit.

What about your brother? Does he still race?

He died when he was a kid.

Accident.

I blacked out.

You blacked out?

The only thing is, I don't remember much about it.

But I watched you pretty close the last couple of times. And it only seems to

happen when you get boxed in.

Does that make any sense at all?

No. No sense at all.

Maybe we're wasting our time.

Well, a lot of people would be very sad if anything happened to you.

Oh, yeah?

Name me one.

Me?

Thank you, Brian.

Tommy, do me a favor.

The next time it starts to happen, try hard to think about what's going on. Try

extra hard.

I do try.

But I never remember afterwards.

I feel like some kind of kook.

Nicest kook I ever met.

You booked to announce Dawkinson?

Right. If you're going down, come on up in the press box. You can see the race

better from there.

I don't plan to watch it.

I plan to drive it.

Well, look who's here. Eddie Sands himself.

What'll it be, Eddie?

Daytona on white or the Darlington special on whole wheat? Thank you. Hey,

Callahan, what are you doing this afternoon?

Not much. Why?

I'd like to be my pit boss again.

That's not exactly what I'd like to be known for. What's up?

Some of the guys at Mac's are getting up a race.

You know, a hundred bucks a driver when it takes all.

It's an illegal race.

Yeah, but Mac's not saying anything.

So long as the race is illegal, and I'm the illegal driver.

No reason why I shouldn't be there.

In a car.

Let's drive a little, kid.

You know, I got a feeling I just lost myself a hundred bucks.

Hey, I'm going to sell myself a race.

And I got a mind to store.

Hey, phone me.

You guys are all doing this against my wishes. If word of this leaks out, I'm

going to swear you sold the keys to the track and piece of cars all by yourself,

which you practically did anyway. All right, all right, Mac, you've said it.

Now, will you back off and let us race?

Come on, let's get all the money out. All right, here you go. Here, here, here

you go. Where's Eddie, huh? He's coming down. Here's my hundred dollars.

Why, sure, Mr. Callahan. Be the easiest do I ever earn. Just give your money to

old Mac there. Come on, guys, let's go. All right.

Yeah, Mac.

I don't recommend this for you.

It's the only way I can try out for you, Mac, before you go to Darlington.

I already have Pete's okay.

What Pete's okay?

Didn't he tell you?

He's agreed for me to go to Darlington with one of your drivers.

Pete didn't tell me anything.

Where is he, Mac?

In the booth.

You tell him to stay put.

I want to see him right after this.

I want to see him right now.

Later, later.

All right, Turk, here it is.

Coming down out of the turn, here they are. Down to the starter. This is going

to be a fast one, and we're underway.

Okay, no more bets down. They started.

Going into the first turn, it's Leroy.

Right behind him, Eddie.

Then Callahan.

Then Watt.

Boy, Turk, is he moving.

Yay, yay, Sandy.

He's trying to catch wise.

And now he's catching him. He's catching him.

It's neck and neck.

Don't. Don't get boxed in.

I don't know what happened.

Turkey's falling all the way back.

All over the track.

Tommy, please, don't.

Hey, why is this getting dirty? He spun him out.

That's Leroy. Man, that's mean. He's after that doe.

With two laps to go, it's Wise, it's Callahan.

No, he's... He spun

Wise

off the track!

I... I was... Well, go and congratulate him. Okay.

Oh, Pop, will you come with me?

What have I got to celebrate?

I take it you have more than a mild interest in that boy?

Callahan? What's not to love?

Pete, you ready to talk now?

Sure, what about?

Did you talk to Callahan about driving at Darlington?

Hey, why would I talk about that?

Don't. fool with me, Pete. We know each other too long.

I made no promises. All I said was maybe.

That stinks even for you, Pete.

You said yourself he shouldn't drive.

That was before. He's pretty good at the wheel now.

Quit business, man.

I make a bundle off of that kid.

Pete, he drives a Darlington.

You gonna let this break up our partnership?

If that's the way you want it.

But, Mag, without me, what are you going to do for expense money?

I mean, what are you and the boys going to eat? Where are you going to sleep?

Street corners don't make good bedrooms.

If we have to sleep in cars and eat beans, he drives for me at Darlington.

What kind of person is that?

You jumped me, Callahan.

I wish I could say I did, Harry.

It was your own mistake.

Well, you all saw what he did.

What I saw is going to make me nervous driving with you around, Harry. Listen,

think he got off easy. If it was me, I would have killed you.

Oh, come on, come on. What's the matter with you guys?

Well, it's him.

Well, Callahan, he's the one.

Harry, you better pack your stuff and go.

These good old boys don't want no more.

Well, you heard the man.

We don't drive with you anymore.

You did this to me, Callahan.

No, Harry.

You did it to yourself.

Did you see me, baby? Did you see me

take those guys?

Oh, sure, Eddie. You were great. Just great.

Tommy, I just talked to Pete.

You've been double -crossed.

Where is he? Doesn't matter now. We just dissolved our partnership.

It's up to me now who says yes or no.

Tommy, you been having any of your old trouble?

Lately. Can you guarantee it won't come back?

Can anybody, Mac? No.

All right, Tommy, you on in, you're in.

That's all right. Look, I can put you in the race, but after that, it's up to

you. Thanks, Mac.

Look, I've sunk every dime I have in those three new cars.

Why don't you and I see if we can count an old friend out of his charge, huh?

Let's.

You're certainly not talking up tonight, aren't you?

Well, good night, Eddie.

You know, that was the quietest dinner I ever had.

Well, there wasn't much to talk about.

You'd have plenty to say if I was Callahan, wouldn't you?

Eddie, don't act like a baby.

Maybe I ought to start acting like a grown man.

When I want to kiss you, you kiss back, you hear?

That was a little bit better.

Hey, don't go in yet. Why don't you come over to my place, huh? Eddie, get out

of here. What's the matter with you?

How long do you think I keep on playing kid games, huh?

Now be a real woman.

You wouldn't know a woman if you fell over one.

Now get out of here.

I guess you wouldn't fight so hard if I were Callahan, huh?

You're no different than any other track trip.

Francie?

Yes, Pop?

Is that Eddie out there?

Yeah. I never knew him to leave so early before.

Did you have a fight?

Kind of.

Come here.

Sit down.

A blind man could tell what's going on.

Yeah, I guess so.

Now, how does Callahan feel about this?

I don't know. We haven't really talked about it. Why not?

I think he's got Darlington on his mind.

So what?

Pop, you just don't understand.

A girl doesn't move in when she doesn't know for sure she's wanted.

Well, I don't see why not.

At least to find out.

Maybe you don't want him enough.

Oh, I do. I want him so much, I ache.

Then go after him, Fran.

Never mind what's done or isn't done.

You go after him.

Suppose he doesn't want me.

I'll fire him.

Pop. Yeah?

What's your angle?

Angle?

Huh? What angle?

What does it mean to you in dollars and cents?

Dollars and cents?

What are you talking about?

Franny, I love you. What should this mean to me in dollars and cents?

Well, you know how you are.

Oh, baby, you don't even know your own father.

Sure, I have a few angles ready to use, but that's my hobby.

Like some guys play golf, play cards. I play people.

That's my fun.

Fran, well, your happiness is at stake.

It's not fun anymore.

Look, baby, you want Callahan?

You go after Callahan.

No angles.

Nice homecoming, huh?

Hey, who's the girl?

Oh, miss somebody or another for the race.

You'd like to be up there, wouldn't you?

Yeah.

Kick the gap in those plugs, will you? All right.

You crank her. Kick the pressure gauge.

Hi there, hero.

That was quite a parade.

Everything but the ticker tape.

Yeah, I guess.

We've got to win this one, you know.

You promised me a taste of the big time, remember?

Yep, I remember.

I'm going to hold you to it.

I got a feeling that if you get back on your way again, little old Lannigan will

be dumped on the side of the road.

I don't want that, Tommy.

Annie, you always start something when I need police, don't you?

What did I do?

Nothing, Annie. Nothing.

Eddie, you gonna walk this race?

I just wish we could start it.

500 miles is a long grind, Eddie. You better rest.

You remember what I said? Yeah, let Callahan get out front and I hang back

block anybody else.

Well, make sure you keep it in mind that you won't drive me a second time.

Eddie, don't blow any tires.

Well, race fans, we're only moments away from the start of the Darlington

Southern 500.

Activity all through the morning over in the pits. It's been hustle, hustle.

All right, the cars are coming out of the turn and heading for the starting

line. Jack Boyer will set the pace in car number four. All right, heading into

turn number one, Jack Boyer leads the way. Second place going to Roy Hoard.

third spot to Bob Russo, dragging the entry from Riverside.

500 club hard miles to go.

Weeks of hard work, time and money has gone into the cars in preparation for

this race. Time spent on tire testing, proper handling of the car. Many, many

hours spent on the drawing board, crying for more safety for these drivers.

Tuning the motor to a fine head. You get one more mile, we'll be out of here.

Watching at turn number one. Up on the high groove, the 81 car is starting to

slide.

Okay, here's the rundown. Jack Boyer still holds the lead here in car number

four. The second -place car driven by Roy Horton has been drafting the leader

for the last ten laps.

Clive Russo, who held down the third spot, has started to slow down.

From here, it looks like tire junkie. This will be the pit stop for the entry

from Riverside, California.

Down in the straightaway, the 26 -car loses it, slamming it into the wall.

And he stands, the former stunt driver, now running the Grand National Circuit.

Holding down the fifth position, and Tommy Callahan is in this race trying to

-speak. He's moved up to fourth spot.

When the car of Bob Kruse went into the fifth, Callahan is being watched very

close by the officials today. Hollis, Bud Smith, clear out of shape, flies up

into the rail, taking part of it with him.

LeBron Johnson closing fast on top. Too fast, too fast, there's no place to go.

so far.

We'll try and have it for you just as soon as possible.

All right, the track is clear. There's the green and we're back to racing.

Well, with the crash of Johnson and Dom into the pit, this only leaves two cars.

time a little more so, but still in very good condition.

So at the halfway mark, and still 250 miles to go, it's been a bright, bright

race. Here's the stand -in.

Boyer still leads by four and one -half seconds.

This is over the second place, Tommy Callahan, driving the Dodge number 12.

been tough on the Lunsford crew. It's only two left running. Over in the back

straightaway, the number 12 car slowing down. This could be a pit stop for...

Tommy,

what happened?

Fran, I saw it.

I saw the accident.

My brother.

It was my fault, Fran.

I was the one who drove the go -kart and killed him.

Oh, Tommy.

Time out for hand -holding.

He's always a winner, isn't he?

He doesn't have to be, Eddie.

Yeah.

Yeah, why should he be?

Dobson, don't...

Crazy? I told him the whole second!

up.

It's all my fault.

You'll be all right, Eddie.

They'll fix you up. Yeah.

Yeah, I'll be all right.

I'll be ready next time.

We'll see.

Do you want me to go to the hospital with you?

I'd like that.

That's it, race fans. A great day of racing.

You've seen the greatest, both with...

Maybe in the car.

Maybe with guts and luck.

Don't look too far.

They said never fall, girl, and die.

You'll be a star.

But I wonder if they'll make it through.

Thunder Island.

He knows that the danger ride.

Tell them to try.

Because it's a way of hiding.

When it was mine.

Maybe in the car.

Maybe with guts and luck.

Don't know too far.

They said never fall, girl, I'm not.

You'll be a star.

But I wonder if they'll make it through Thunder Alley.

He knows that the danger rides.

He's got the middle and there's no turning back

It's right in the middle. You're getting your way, daughter.

Push you aside.