Other Fan Fiction ❯ Cannonball Run 4.0: A Legend Reborn ❯ Rules and Party Time ( Chapter 3 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Irwindale Speedway: Irwindale, California

Brock Yates and J.J. McClure looked out the window of the press box at the Cannonball Run pre-race stuff that was going on.
“I got to hand it to you Brock. You really are going all out for this aren’t you?”
“Yeah. I mean if we were going to bring back the first Cannonball in a long time, it had to be big.”
“Hey, what made you decide to do this again? I thought after what happened 15 years ago; we were not going to do it again.”
“Well, you see a got a letter from some guy named Jack Morris that ask me to bring it back and supplied us with the money. The funny thing is though I don’t know who he is.”
“Oh, well I guess we better get ready the racers will be here any minute.”
“Yeah, you’re right.”
Suddenly off in the horizon a large cloud of dust appeared. From out of this cloud, Yates and McClure could see 11 different cars approaching fast.
“Well, I guess it’s a race just to get here.”
“I guess you’re right.”

A couple of minutes later all 11 teams had arrived and stood by their cars waiting for the rules to be announced and explained. Yates and McClure slowly made their way to the stage to address the racers. Joining them on the stage were the group of guys that would call the race from the press box for the rest of the world to hear: Chris Meyers, Jeff Hammond, Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds, and Darrell Waltrip (D.W.). Yates slowly approached the microphone.
“Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the Cannonball Run road rally. I am the man behind this years running, Brock Yates. This race will consist of an all-out road rally from here at Irwindale Speedway to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. The only main rule is to get there first as fast as you can. However, the police will know that you are coming and will try to stop you, it’s up to you to figure out how to avoid them. The first team to arrive at Daytona will receive 500 million dollars to use as they please. There will be no prize for finishing second or third or so on. Got it?”
The group of racers nodded their heads in understanding.
“Alright with that said, the race begins at 10am tomorrow. Tonight, I’m proud to through the race teams a party with food and music.”
Dean turned to Sam and whispered.
“Hey, free food. I’m in.”

In about ten minutes all the racers were in a relaxed mood. Some were checking out the free buffet and other were chatting with each other. Dean and Jo were having a discustion with Kate Miller and Sarah Williams (the Lambo. Drivers) about the food and the race. Meanwhile, a couple of others were getting ready to hear the bands that were going to play.
“Well folks, with out farther or due. The Cannonball Run staff is proud to present the first act of the night.” As Brock spoke, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshead started to play.
“From England, welcome the legendary band, The Who.”

I woke up in a Soho doorway The policeman knew my name He said, "You can go sleep at home tonight If you can get up and walk away" I staggered back to the underground The breeze blew back my hair I remembered throwing punches around And preachin' from my chair
Who are you Hu hu hu hu Who are you Hu hu hu hu
Slowly but surely racers began filling the dance floor to enjoy the music.
I took the tube back out of town Home to the rolling pin I felt a little like a dying clown But with a streak of Rin Tin Tin I stretched back and I hiccupped Looked back on my busy day Eleven hours in the tin pan God there's got to be another way
Who are you Hu hu hu hu Who are you Hu hu hu hu
There's a place where I know you walked The love falls from the trees My heart is like a broken cup I only feel right on my knees I spill out like a sewer hole Yet still receive your kiss How can I measure up to anyone new After such a love as this Who are you Hu hu hu hu Who are you Hu hu hu hu
God there’s got to be another way
(Who Are You by The Who)
The crowd cheered.
“Thank you guys. This next one is for you.”
Piano music started to fill the air.

Out here in the fields I fight for my meals I get my back into my living I don't need to fight To prove I'm right

I don't need to be forgiven
Suddenly the group decided to sing along with the band.
Don't cry Don't raise your eye It's only teenage wasteland Sally ,take my hand Travel south crossland Put out the fire Don't look past my shoulder The exodus is here The happy ones are near Let's get together Before we get much older Teenage wasteland It's only teenage wasteland Teenage wasteland Oh, oh Teenage wasteland They're all wasted!

(Baba O’Reily by The Who)

“Thank you Roger and Pete. Alright teams we have only one more song and band tonight so please welcome, ACDC!”
“Alright!” Dean yelled.
Angus Young came out playing guitar.

She was a fast machine She kept her motor clean She was the best damn woman i had ever seen She had the sightless eyes Telling me no lies Knockin' me out with those american thighs Taking more than her share Had me fighting for air She told me to come but i was already there
“Come on guys sing.” Brian shouted.
'cause the walls start shaking The earth was quaking My mind was aching And we were making it and you -

Shook me all night long Yeah you shook me all night long

Now everyone was either on stage singing with the band or rocking out (literally) on the dance floor. Even Brock and J.J. were jamin’. Brock in sunglasses, playing air guitar next to Angus and J.J. singing with Brian and Dean.

Working double time On the seduction line She was one of a kind, she's just mine all mine She wanted no applause Just another course Made a meal out of me and came back for more Had to cool me down To take another round Now i'm back in the ring to take another swing

'cause the walls were shaking The earth was quaking My mind was aching And we were making it and you -

Shook me all night long Yeah you shook me all night long

And knocked me out and then you Shook me all night long You had me shakin' and you Shook me all night long Yeah you shook me Well you took me You really took me and you Shook me all night long Ooooh you Shook me all night long Yeah, yeah, you Shook me all night long Your really took me and you Yeah you shook me, yeah you shook me All night long
(You Shook Me All Night Long by ACDC)

(Wow what a party stay tuned, next up the start and a lot more.)