Other Fan Fiction ❯ Cannonball Run 4.0: A Legend Reborn ❯ The Start and the Action Heats Up ( Chapter 4 )

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“It’s been called the craziest race on earth and today 11 teams go wheel to wheel in the 4th ever Cannonball Run. Hi, everybody I’m Chris Meyers in the Hollywood Hotel with Jeff Hammond and Darrell Waltrip as we bring you flag to flag coverage of this amazing event. So, Jeff what do you think we are going to see today?”
“Chris, you’re going to see racing unlike any other on Earth. You’re going to see them bump, rub, crash, bang, and that is just the first 100 feet of this race.”
“D.W.?”
“Basically what Jeff said and more. This is the grand daddy of them all. And that is the kind of racing you’re going to see.”
“Well we have a lot to go over in this pre-race coverage. So, lets begin with Alan Bestwick who is standing by with one of the racers.”
“Thank you Chris. I’m here with Dean Winchester. Dean, you guys are running in your first Cannonball, how do you feel right now?”
“I feel great. I think we have a great shot today and we’re just ready to go.”
“Thanks Dean, back to you Chris.”
“Alright, we got the story from one of the racers. And D.W., Jeff it’s time for some race predictions. Jeff first, who do you like in this race today.”
“I actually like the ‘67 Mustang, Memphis Raines. They spent last night making some last minute adjustments. I think they might be the ones to get it done.”
“Darrell?”
“I’m going to go with the ‘69 Dodge Charger. That thing looked good when it got here and I also am picking it for another reason; it’s a HEMI.”
“Ok, we are getting ready here. Let’s send it upstairs to the guys who will call the race with Darrell today: Mike Joy and Larry McRenoylds.”
“Thanks Chris, welcome folks to the biggest event in racing, the Cannonball Run. Where the only rule is to get from point A to point B the fastest. Larry, you’ve talked to some of the race teams what is everyone talking about in the garage area?”
“Basically, one thing Mike. They are worried about a repeat of Brock Yates last attempt at a large race, that being an off road race in Fort Worth, TX. A two-man team was killed when their truck went off the course and crashed into a safety truck. So, hopefully we don’t have any incidents happen today.”
“This is the fourth Cannonball Run and this is what the people are waiting for. Let’s go down to the start line stage for pre-race ceremonies.”
Brock Yates walked to the mic. Behind him stood the people taking part in the opening ceremonies. He began the announcements.
“Ladies and Gentleman, please rise and remove your hats as the California National Guard presents our nations colors.”
The crowd rose as three soldiers held the U.S. flag, the California state flag, and the Cannonball Run promotion flag.
“Please remain standing as Father John Williams gives today’s invocation.”
“Father, we thank you for this glorious day and the large crowd that stands before us. We also call upon you to protect the race team and their families. And we also pray for a dear friend of the Cannonball Run family, Victor Prinzim who has returned to your kingdom. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.”
“And now please welcome Adam Sandler and Kevin James for the most famous words in motorsports.”

(In case anyone is wondering this will be a standing start with all the racers lining up one side by side 6 rows deep.)

“Alright, Alright guys let’s do this right. Ready Kevin?”
“When ever your ready, Adam.”
Kevin and Adam stood side by side and in unison spoke.
“GENTLEMAN, START YOUR ENNNNGGGGINNEEESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!”
Suddenly, a loud roar fill the air as all 11 cars fired their engines.

“You ready Kate?”
“Oh yeah, Sarah.”

“Sam, you and Jo got the mapped outlined and ready to go?”
“Yep, Dean.”

“Uncle Jessie, you got the map?”
“Bo, don’t worry I got it right here.”
Jessie held it up.
“Ok.”

“Kip, you ready?”
“I’m ready if you guys are ready.”
“We are,” said Donny and Auto in unison.

“Alright guys let’s hope this Bug can win,” Ash stated.
“Yeah, I hope so too,” said Meowth.

“Alright, guys let’s get ready,” Tommy told his friends.

“The Rocket is a coming,” Otto said excitedly.

“Fire it up Drake. Let’s get ready to win.”

“Alright Brian, you ready?”
“Yep Pete, just get ready.”

“Dale, the map ready?”
“Yep.”

“Pacey, you got the map?” Jen asked.
“Sure did,” he replied confidently.

“Well, guys let’s take a look at the starting line up. On the front row, the 1967 Chevy Impala of Team Supernatural and the 1969 Dodge Charger of Team Hazzard. Second row; the 1967 Ford Mustang of Team Gone in 60 Seconds and the Lamborghini Countach of Team Cannonball. Third row; the 1967 VW van of Team Pokemon and the 1969 Chevy Camaro of Team Rugrats. Fourth row; the 1970 Chevy Camaro of Team Rocket and the 1968 Chevy Chevelle of Team iCarly/Drake and Josh. Fifth row; the 1970 Chevy Nova of Team Family Guy and the 1972 Ford pick-up of Team King of Hill. And the last starter in the field, the 1974 Ford Torino of Team Dawson’s Creek.”
“Alright D.W. this is the biggest race we have ever run. Reach up there and pull those belts tight ONE MORE TIME!!”
“Alright he comes Danica Patrick, the flag starter. BOOGIETY, BOOGIETY, BOOGIETY, LET’S GO RACING BOYS!!!!!!”

In a split second, all 11 cars burned out and took off heading eastward. In front was the Impala just a car-length ahead of the Charger. No really change in positions as the group left California and continued into Arizona and New Mexico. The cars bump and banged as they entered the state of Texas. The racers however were unaware that they were being watched. Two men stood next to a black Limousine which had its rear window open. The passenger however could not be seen.
“Sir, should I give the men the signal?”
“Not yet, Jennings. The time will soon come. It certainly will.”

(Who is this guy? What is he planning to do to the Cannonballers? And why am I asking you all these questions? Find out as Cannonball Run 4.0: A Legend Reborn continues.)