Speedway

Twelve minutes to race time.

l didn't realize it was so....

-Just relax.

-Let go!

-What are you doing with my date?

-Your date?

l thought she was my date.

No wonder you were so uncooperative.

-Out!

-l like your taste.

Out!

Bye.

l have to change.

lt'll only take a few seconds.

-Who was he?

-That was Kenny, my manager.

Some manager!

The minute l walked in here,

he grabbed me and started kissing me.

Don't worry about Kenny. He's harmless.

Yes, if you're 6'4'' and a karate expert.

How can a guy like that be your manager?

l go back a long way with Kenny,

ever since we were kids.

Neither one of us ever had very much.

Whatever he had, we split.

Now he works for me,

handles my business...

takes care of all my endorsements

and all my money.

You mean,

you let him take care of your money?

Why not? l like to live dangerously.

-Does that go for girls, too?

-That goes for everything.

Honey, l'm gonna leave the driving to you.

-l wanted to see if it was the same girl.

-lt's the same girl.

There's a drivers' meeting

in eight minutes.

-You're gonna be late.

-Eight minutes. Oh, no!

-She really had 10.

-Good move.

A new track, a new girl.

You certainly get the goodies, don't you?

lt was a chance meeting. l followed her.

Good afternoon, race fans...

and welcome

to Charlotte Motor Speedway...

where we'll soon be underway

with the Charlotte 100...

first place paying $7,500.

The pits are buzzing with

the last-minute checks of everything....

Back to the car wash.

-How you doing, Birdie?

-Hi, Stevie.

-Want a chip?

-No, thanks.

She's purring like a fat cat.

She'll run like a lean one,

because l'm going flat-out today.

-Want to wish you luck.

-All bad? At least you're consistent.

-Good luck.

-Yeah, same to you.

Clear the midway.

Remember, everyone must remain

behind the pit wall...

except the regular crew.

-Run over 'em, Paul.

-Sic 'em, tiger.

The weather is perfect,

and the track is fast.

You can feel the excitement in the air.

Gentlemen, start your engines.

You ain't got a chance.

Fans, here we go.

And here's your leader at the moment...

Miss Mary Ann Ashman,

Miss Charlotte Speedway 100.

All cars in their proper position,

as we travel around on the pace lap.

...traveling around

at about 75 miles per hour...

giving all the cars a chance to warm up...

and for drivers to check any bugs

before we get underway.

A final wave from Miss Charlotte 100.

The pace car heading down

under the apron.

Here they come out of the far turn,

down the main straightaway.

There's the green flag and they're racing!

Number 42 has moved into third.

lt's still a race for first and second.

Here's the rundown.:

Number 21 your leader, Cale Yarborough.

Running second,

Car Number 42, Tiny Lund.

ln third place, the 1 7 car.

Moving into fourth spot,

Steve Grayson in Car Number 6.

Right on his tail for fifth spot,

Paul Dado in Car Number 43.

lt's still a three-way go for first place.

The 1 7 car is starting to slow down.

And here comes Grayson

to take over third.

Paul Dado rises to take the fourth spot.

The 21 car into the pit

with a blown engine.

Grayson in the second spot,

and Paul Dado running third.

Look at this. The leader, Tiny Lund,

heading for the fifth.

Now it's a race for first spot

between Grayson and Dado.

Through the far turn they go,

right together.

Steve Grayson holding down the lead.

Come on!

Paul Dado in Car Number 43...

starting to move on the leader,

Car Number 6, Steve Grayson.

Side by side they go!

This has been going on for the last 36 laps.

Dado pulling away to take over the lead!

Down into the infield, the 76 car,

taking the 80 car with it.

Both drivers are okay.

Paul Dado, holding down the first spot.

Grayson holding on for second.

Grayson's staying right with him.

Here they come,

down in front of the grandstand.

Grayson's pouring it on.

Down on the inside.

They're right together.

You could throw a blanket

over both of them.

The heat is on.

Grayson pulling ahead in the 6 car.

Here's Paul Dado trying to make up time.

Paul Dado in Car Number 43.

And here comes Dado.

Look at this boy go!

Closing fast on the leader.

Out of the turn,

Paul Dado has closed the gap.

He's right on the bumper of the leader.

Come on, Stevie.

Now they're side by side.

The duel is on for first spot.

How long can they keep this up?

lt's been going on lap after lap.

Dado the hard way, around the outside.

Grayson pulling right back up again.

A beautiful job of driving

by both of these drivers.

Out of the far turn they go,

Grayson the leader.

The 19 car has lost it in Turn Number 4.

Here's the leader,

down the main straightaway.

The white flag is going out.

One more lap to go!

Paul Dado takes the flag

and chases it all the way around.

They're going to race for it,

right to the flag.

Birdie, look at his tires!

There's smoke pouring out

of the wheels of the 6 car.

This could be the end for Steve Grayson.

His tires.

He's chunking rubber

all over the racetrack.

Car Number 43 is right on top of him.

There's smoke pouring out of the 6 car!

ln front of the grandstand,

the checkered flag coming out!

And Steve Grayson earns the victory!

Man, looked like

he was really gonna bend his racer.

That was hairy.

Thought he'd be smoked out for good!

l prayed to every patron saint in the book.

l made some up, too.

And from here, race fans,

he looks all right.

What a great race!

You'll never see any better than this.

Here's the first three positions

as they came across the line:

Grayson, the winner, in Car Number 6.

Second to Paul Dado in the 43 car.

Finishing in third spot, Car Number 3.

-You had me scared.

-What happened? You all right?

l'm still taking an inventory.

l think everything's still here.

You had as much right winning

as the man in the moon.

You were way over your head,

chunking tires all over the place.

You should've been black-flagged off.

Don't tell the officials till l get my check.

They might disqualify me.

Now, in the winner's circle...

waiting for Steve Grayson,

Miss Charlotte 100...

Mary Ann Ashman...

along with Hunter McCabe,

making the presentation.

lt's my pleasure to welcome the winner

of the Charlotte 100, Mr. Steve Grayson.

This is Mary Ann Ashman...

our beautiful

Miss Charlotte Speedway 100.

-How do you do?

-Mr. Grayson.

Mary Ann will present you

with the winner's trophy.

Thank you.

l hope you don't mind kissing each other,

just for the newspapers.

Not at all, if it's all right with you.

Well, if it's for the newspapers.

Just in case the newspapers

didn't get a good picture.

Come in.

Hello?

Oh, brother!

ls anybody home?

-Hello?

-This is Susan. He won again.

$7,700, including lap money.

My, how interesting!

-lt's certainly all adding up, isn't it?

-Yes. First place again.

-He's a real hot dog.

-''Hot dog''? What does that mean?

Just a little race talk l picked up.

You're not there to pick up

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