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What is the significance of the last race in the local cup for the narrator?
What is the significance of the last race in the local cup for the narrator?
- It determines their starting position in next season's races.
- It is a qualifying event for a national racing competition.
- It is the only race that offers prize money.
- The narrator feels they have no choice but to win it. (correct)
The narrator's car maintains a consistent lead throughout the entire race.
The narrator's car maintains a consistent lead throughout the entire race.
False (B)
What type of car does the narrator drive in the race?
What type of car does the narrator drive in the race?
Mustang GT500
As the narrator passes the blue Corvette, they describe it as pulling over onto the ______ trap.
As the narrator passes the blue Corvette, they describe it as pulling over onto the ______ trap.
Match the car with the event it experiences during the race:
Match the car with the event it experiences during the race:
What prompts the narrator to exclaim, 'Come on old girl, hang in there!'?
What prompts the narrator to exclaim, 'Come on old girl, hang in there!'?
The weather conditions remain consistent throughout the race, with no significant changes.
The weather conditions remain consistent throughout the race, with no significant changes.
What does the narrator murmur to themselves as they overtake the Dacia Sandero?
What does the narrator murmur to themselves as they overtake the Dacia Sandero?
The narrator describes the final moments of the race as if their whole world ______ down.
The narrator describes the final moments of the race as if their whole world ______ down.
What does the narrator attribute their victory to at the end of the race?
What does the narrator attribute their victory to at the end of the race?
Flashcards
The Last Race
The Last Race
A local race the narrator desperately wants to win to secure the cup.
Highland Green GT500
Highland Green GT500
The dark green Mustang GT500, the narrator's car and key to winning.
Bluesy 2's Engine Failure
Bluesy 2's Engine Failure
An unexpected mechanical issue for the blue Corvette, creating an opportunity.
"How did you get this far?"
"How did you get this far?"
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'Big Red' Rival
'Big Red' Rival
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Heavy Smoke
Heavy Smoke
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Adrenaline Rush
Adrenaline Rush
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Study Notes
- The narrator reflects in disbelief and glee about their triumph in a race.
- The race takes place under the summer sun at an old racetrack.
- The narrator drives a dark green Mustang with a cracked-open window.
- It is the last lap of the race.
- The narrator overtakes a Mk1 Escort.
- The Escort driver compliments the narrator over the intercom.
- A red Porsche 911 is ahead and takes the last corner before the finish line.
- The narrator is determined to beat the Porsche, as it is the last race in the local cup.
- The narrator accelerates past a Mini into a straight.
- There are three cars left.
- The narrator coasts through the second corner and spots a baby blue C2 Corvette.
- The Corvette has engine problems and pulls over.
- The narrator passes the Corvette.
- The narrator easily passes a Dacia Sandero.
- A flash of crimson indicates the Porsche is still in the race.
- The narrator's car is a dark highland green GT500.
- The narrator gains on the Porsche but a left turn arrives.
- Exiting the turn, the narrator briefly overtakes the Porsche, but its acceleration allows it to regain the lead.
- A broken-down Ford Focus forces both cars to swerve close to the barrier.
- The Porsche driver informs the narrator of heavy smoke coming from the Mustang.
- The narrator urges their Mustang to keep going, knowing it is wounded.
- The narrator pushes the Mustang to its limit.
- The narrator crosses the finish line ahead of the Porsche.
- The narrator wins the race.
- The narrator is grateful to their Mustang GT500.
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