Thunder Alley (1967) - full transcript

♪ They give you the number
and they give you the car ♪

♪ maybe with guts and luck
he's gonna go far ♪

♪ they said
never buckle under ♪

♪ you'll be a star

♪ but I wonder
if he'll make it through ♪

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

We're in the 106th lap
of the Daytona 500,



the world's richest
and fastest race
for stock cars.

Hold it, out at turn number 3,

smoke is pouring
out of car number 24,
driven by Clare moody.

He's sliding in his own oil.

Car number 21 starting to...

Look, he's over the wall.

His car has no place to go.

Sliding down
through the infield.

Still trying to get a report
on ed Stookey
as soon as possible.

We're under the yellow flag.

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

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

Holding down 2nd place
in a Plymouth
is 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 after the big one.

Watch it, the 63 car,
sliding and ramming
into the wall.

Well, Callahan's still
driving all-out

to try and overtake
the leader Jimmy John Jones.

The speeds today have reached
over 165 miles an hour.

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

He's holding down 2nd place,
and he wants that lead,

moving down on the inside,
out of the box
and after the leader.

Both of these drivers
are flat out.

Jack Mcfarland in the Ford.

Callahan driving
a smooth race up to now,

seems to be having
trouble handling.

He's weaving back and forth
on the track.

Keep your eye on the 99 car.

Well, here's the standing
at the end of 325 miles,

car number 26,
Jimmy John Jones, the leader.

Callahan charging
down to the inside,

pops the rear
of car number 26,
Jimmy John Jones.

The car is in flames
and hit by Manny brown
in car number 17.

The fire crews are rolling.

It looks like
a bad one from here.

Rangey.

...all over the track.

Bring him in.

What?

I said bring Callahan in.

Ok. Ok, Mr. Reese.
Bring him in.

It looks like they're going
to call the 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 2nd place
all during the race,

then taking over the lead
on the crash
of Jimmy John Jones.

Here he comes,
down on the apron
and into the pits.

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
talkin' about?

Car number 6
on the south turn.

That's the last time
you'll pull that
on a track that we operate.

You're suspended.

Pull what? Look, 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.

...on the track
with Jimmy John Jones
and the...

All right,
forget it, guys!

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've pulled you out
a long time ago
for charging too hard.

That's what
it's about, Reese!

No, it isn't.

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

What murder?

Jimmy John Jones.

If you're looking for him,
you're looking
in the wrong direction.

He's over there.

As we come down
into the final 100 miles...

When did it happen?

Will they hold
till the end?

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

Pure accident.

You weren't
even close to him.

Knock it off, Callahan.

Hey, uh,

those are some nice wheels
you got there.

Thanks.

Mac Lunsford around?

Yeah, yeah,
he's in the office.

Hey, Mac, somebody
wants to talk to you.

Now... Callahan!

How are you?

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 wise.

Yeah, yeah,
I know.

Any of you guys want
to meet Tommy Callahan?

Forget it.

Looks like
the boys don't want
to get their hands dirty.

Take it easy,
Harry.

It's all right, Mac.

Well, 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 junk heap you owned

when you first
started driving.

It's the same car
as before, Mac.

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

He was nothing
but a punk kid,

but even then
he had the makings.

Why didn't you tell me
you were comin'?
How long are you staying?

Stop it, Mac.
You know why I'm here.

Yeah, I can guess.

I'm suspended
as an independent.

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

sponsors me
for reinstatement and
hires me to drive for him.

And you fit the bill.

Me? I'm just a small-time
dirt 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.

2 things.

Number 1:

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

You saw them, they don't
want any part of you.

How would I bill it?
A one-car race?

And number 2,
and what's more important:

I saw what happened
at Daytona.

And it didn't come
as any shock to me.

I saw the same thing
happen 3 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 slingin' hash,
tendin' 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, in some backwater
bootleg track.

They won't let me drive
in any bigtime, 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, honey.

I didn't mean to jump
down your throat.

If I were your wife,
I'd bean 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?

To get a job.

Rev 'em up
and let 'em roll!

Francie, I told you
a million times,

you need more speed
on the down run.

How'd you like to spend $10
and buy me a car
that'll do it?

All right,
what's the excuse?

Oh, shut up!

Now 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.

It's simple.
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.

4 of the cylinders on
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.

And that engine
is the perfect engine
for that car.

And that car
is the perfect car
for the stunt that you do.

And besides,
new engines cost money.

Aha! 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!

Baby, I'm just teasing you.

Is that the boss?

Uh-huh.

The one with the horn
where his mouth should be.
Why?

Look it, this is
high-class work, boy.

This is not
your chicken-racing
down the street

or driving with your buddies
in papa's hand-me-down car.
This...

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

Oh, yeah.

"Them who learned
in pappy's truck

"and dreamed
of winnin' fame,

uh, then wanna 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, you're a million laughs.
I wanted to...

look, uh, I don't want
to interrupt you guys.
Gentlemen?

Uh, what's
the boss's name?

The boss is Pete Madsen.

Did you ever
drive before?

Yeah.

Don't he think
he's somethin'?

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 2
before the other car.

They'll end up the same,
and it'll look harder.

Yeah.

Yeah what?
Who is he?

It don't matter.
He's right.

Who are you?

I'm lookin'
for a job.

Driving or talking?

Driving.

You've done any?

Racing. Stockers.

That'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 'em go up the up ramp
through the fire ring,

hit nose down,
and roll end over end.

Hey, that's my daughter
drivin' that car.

You think I would
jeopardize her?

I'll show you.

Ok, it's your neck.

Set up one ramp.

And never mind the fire ring,
it costs money.

Put 2 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, just trying
to get one for myself.

I'm Tommy Callahan.

Can I borrow a skid lid?

Sure. Over there.

Thanks.

Hey, Callahan, huh?

Tommy?

That's what he said.

Hey, have you seen
a guy with a...

yes. Uh, over there,
sugar.

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

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

Well, that's
not too bad.

About 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 meet me
at turk's bar and 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, uh.
Hey, that was nice handlin'.

Thanks.

I'm Eddie sands.

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

Uh-huh.

I sure am pleased
to make your acquaintance.

See you around.
Take care of that
for me, will you?

Sure.

You ready?
Mmm-hmm.

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

Thanks.

"Corn's in, moon's down

time we hauled
ourselves to town"

all right.
Oh, no. Wait a minute.

Um, whose turn is it?

Oh, mine.
It's my turn.

No, it's mine.

Yeah, come on!
Come on, come on.

Come on,
I want this.

Eric won again.

Don't do that
on the track.

All right, get $10.
Come on. Get $10.

Come on,
get your beer.

There you are.
Where's the beer? Come on.

Excuse me.
Coming through, folks.

Excuse me.

Excuse me,
clear the tracks.

Thief!

Hey, welcome.
Welcome to turk's.

Hey, I thought
he left town.

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

Oh, does he, now?

Hey, hey, hey.
Hey, uh,

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, killer?

I said,
didn't you, killer?

This is one of
my customers, Harry.

Now...now,
you leave him be.

Ah, leave him be?
You're putting me on.

Hey, does anybody here
wanna let this man

dirty up a nice,
clean place like turk's?

Are you drunk?

The killer wants
to know if I'm drunk.

Well, I am sober,
Mr. Callahan,
so why don't you...

You get him, Harry!

Ok, ok,
that's enough!

As a matter of fact,
that's more than enough.

Sha-sha-shall I
throw him out?

Throw Callahan out?

What are you, crazy? That's
like throwin' 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 ok. A little fun
with the boys, you know.

Sure. Come on,
come on.

Now, Turk,

you take good care
of Callahan here.

He's gonna be
working for me.

Everybody does.

Beer all right
for everybody?
I'm buying.

Yeah, that's fine.

Scotch on the rocks.
And I'll have...

beer all around.

This beef you had
with Harry wise

it was about killing
Jimmy John Jones,
wasn't it?

Now you know, too.

Does that make
a difference?

It only means
you'll be working
a little cheaper.

Before good old dad
gets into high finance

and skins Callahan,

let's dance and avoid
the embarrassment.

Callahan, if you have
any gold fillings,

hang onto them.

Hey, Mac, hey, uh,
what about the race?

You going to let me drive
in the next one?

Eddie, you're ok
in the set-up stunt,

but races aren't rehearsed,
they're just run.

Oh, come on, Mac,
just once.

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

Ok, I'll think it over.

What could be so tough
about racing?

Pester him 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 bigtime driver?

Ha, bigtime?

I just want to
try it once.

You're supposed to say
that you want only me,

not talk about driving.

Oh, yeah. Hmm.

I-I-I mean, uh...

Hey, you're not sore,
are you?

No, of course not.

Eddie, sometimes I think
you should be dating

an 8-cylinder engine.

Honey.

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

Huh, as long
as we have to.

But you said Mac
turned you down.

Why 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 you blacking out?

Yeah.

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

Why did you tell him?

I didn't have to tell him.
He just knew.

Well, I think it's dumb.

I just don't see
falling on your head

and smashing up cars
at a thrill circus

as a career for you.

No?

No.

You're the guy
who moves them faster

and trickier
than anybody else.

Around and around
and around.

Faster and faster
and faster,

until I want to holler
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
I want it 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?

Ok, bring Callahan's car
in here.

Good,
now keep the track clear.

Get those ramps
out of the way.

Morning.

Hey, good morning, son.

Why are the cars
on the track? I thought
you wanted a run-through.

Oh, Eddie's doin'
the nosedive.

I got something bigger
in mind for you.

Francie, come on over here.

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

I told you,
forget about it.

I got something bigger
and better all planned
for you.

I was up all night
thinkin' about this.

Now, here I got
a star on my hands.

Now a star is a star
is a star.

So I gotta use
that star, right?

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

that anybody could do.

But everybody will pay
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 turnin' them over.

You're for pushing them
around and around.

Good morning.

Hi, uh...

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're 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.

Francie's ahead of you.
You pick up speed,
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.

Vroom!

You'll make your move
right now.

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,
there ain't nobody spins out
better than my francie.

Hey, come on, kid,
let's try it, huh?

Come on, francie.
Come on, Callahan.

Harry, give him a start.

Fran.

Yeah?

Nothing.

You be careful.

Hey, what's this?

I spent all night
dreaming it up.

I'll bet.

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

Hey, what the hell's
goin' on?

Are you all right?
Damn it, 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've killed her.

Eddie!

Stay out of this.

Eddie, listen for a second,
will you?

It was planned.
It was just an act, Eddie.
Just an act.

An act?

Hey,
punch me 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 mouthful of knuckles.

You could fight
back a little bit,
to make it look good.

It'll build up to a
grudge-match race
between you and Eddie.

Come on, Pete.

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

Now we could dress up
that match race
a little bit.

You know,
have a few crashes,
some fires.

Hey, what else
do the fans come to see?

It's ok with me,
if it's ok 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 kiddin', Pete?

I don't think
that's funny.

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

Not out of my hide
and reputation,
you don't.

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

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

Now, if you drive
as killer Callahan,
you're useful.

You don't wanna 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 gonna
enjoy this, too.

Honey, I found me
a worthy opponent.

You, uh,
you building a house?

No, a skyscraper.

Oh.

Beer.

Huh, Pete,
what can I offer him?

Uh, girls?

No, 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.

Sure you do.

Turk, you know
why Callahan is hanging
around here? Don't you?

Sure, he loves the climate,

and he wants
to drive for Mac.

Really?

Uh, Turk, uh,
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, uh,
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 profit.

So you see kid,
I own something you want.

I own your only chance
to get back into racing.

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

Me? I can go either way.

Vroom. Vroom.

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

for the big 500,
you get my vote.

Come on, Callahan.
What's it gonna hurt?

Vroom, vroom.

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.

Oh, 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.

Sit down, sit down.

Well, uh, thanks.

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

Oh, yeah?
How is Mac?

Oh, he's fine.
He says hello.

Uh, beer, Eddie?

Oh, no, thanks.

I, uh, I've been after him
to let me drive.

Makes two of us, Eddie.

I...I...I told him that, uh,
you were training me.

That so?

Yeah. He...he was, uh,
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?

Yeah, well,
he...he, uh, he already thinks
that I've worked out.

I'm, uh, driving Sunday.

You're what?

Uh, Sunday.

Eddie, 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 in the slot
and 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 best.

Yeah, so I've heard.

Listen to that noise.

Howl, baby, howl!

Hey.

What?

Do me a favor.

Stay away from Callahan.

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ when you get what you want

♪ will you have
what you need? ♪

♪ Or is this just a thing

♪ you require to succeed?

♪ In a world where a heart

♪ must defend every deed

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ when you get what you want

♪ will you need
what you have? ♪

♪ Or is this just a riddle

♪ you need to unravel

♪ to know that your heart

♪ can't be fooled
quite so bad? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ the love you seek

♪ seems all right
on the surface ♪

♪ it's ok

♪ for today

♪ but when you speak

♪ of for better or worse

♪ it's not the same

♪ 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 love
at the start ♪

♪ when you get
what you need ♪

♪ you will know
in your heart ♪

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh

That was very nice.

Hi.

Pop and Mac
are in the patio.

Wait for me here,
will you?
Ok.

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 gotta 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...I wanna talk to you.

I'll be inside.

What's up, Mac?

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

But I wanna ask you
to do me a favor.

Name it, Mac.

Remember that guy
Harry wise

the guy you belted
in the mouth
the first night you arrived?

Uh-huh.

He's gonna be in the race
with Eddie tomorrow,

and so are all his boys.

They don't like you.

I'm hip.

I heard them talking.

They're gonna
take it out on Eddie.

You gonna be in his pit?

Yeah.

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

Ok.

Sure, it's great.
What do you think?

When I give a party,
I give it big.

Hey, hey, hey.

Hi, where have you been?

Oh, I stopped off at turk's
to pick up some of the gang.

They're gonna
help me celebrate.

Yeah, looks like
you've been celebrating
for hours.

We have been.

Hey, kid.
Good luck to you.
Hey!

Go on, baby
tomorrow, good luck.

Boy,
nothing like a victory party
before it started, huh?

It's the only one
I'll have.

Don't you wanna win?

Oh, sure, I do.
It's the only chance
I'll have.

Fat chance.

Come on.

All right.
All right, boys.

Wealth before beauty.
All right, babe.

Oh, do you know
how to do this?

Are you kidding?
I still dip when I dance.

Ok, Pete.

You asked for it.

Yes, I did.
Didn't I?

Hi, honey.

Come on and dance
with Annie.

I'll have to
warm up to it.
Oh.

Francie's helping serve.
Why don't you give
our hero a break?

All right,
Mr. Ancient. I will.

Watch me
make him blow a gasket.

It'll do him good.

Hey, man!
I've got Callahan's girl!

Right now,
I'm Eddie's girl.

Hey, how are you?

Hey. Huh?

Yeah.

She's been around
an awful lot.

I expected Callahan
would do better.

Well, what are you,
uh, uh, his mother
or something?

A special event for
all of you fans here today:

These are figure 8 cars.
This is the slam-bang

anything-goes race
through the crossover.

This is the big game
of chicken.

Don't be there
when he's there.

Pour on the gas
and hope to hell

you can stay there
till the finish.

Look out! Here it comes. Wow,
how much closer can you get?

Well, here's the finish.

Car number 455
staggers in for the win.

How about that one?

Well, race fans,
here's the one
you've been waiting for:

The 25-lap main event
for the early-model
stock cars.

They're lined up and ready.
There's the green flag,
and here it is.

Into the first turn

we have a new driver,
Eddie sands,

driving for the first time
in stock cars.

Eddie came up from
the Madsen thrill circus,
a former stunt driver.

Keep your eye on that 67 car.
First time out,
and anything can happen.

In the first crack-up,
5 cars get slammed
into the wall.

Ok. Back here on the track.

Eddie sands
is really riding hard
over these drivers.

He's after that lead,
and following

right on his tail,
Leroy Johnson.

There's a car into the wall
there at the south turn,

and Eddie sands is heading
for the pits to take advantage
of that yellow flag.

I don't know what
those guys are trying
to do out there.

They just wanna
hold me back, not win.

Shut up and listen.

What's he telling him?

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.

Yeah. The hell it isn't.

You think
you can do it?

I'll do it.
Ok.

Get this baby out of here.
Move it out. Move it out.

Coming back out
on to the track, Eddie sands.

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

Look at Eddie sands going
right on the bumper

of the 78 car and pushing.

Going into that south turn.

Look at sands
cutting way down low...

Not yet! Not yet!

This is one of the roughest
and fastest races
I've seen in a long time.

Going into the back chute,
sands around the outside...

Right move at the wrong time.

Pitman holds him off.

Come on. Come on, Eddie!
Come on!

...all the way around.

Man, does this guy
want to win.

Look out,
here at the north turn,
car number 155 has lost it

crashing into the wall.

Harry wise holding
down the 3rd place
and starting to move.

Sands is still driving
like a wild man.

They're on the south turn.

They're making it
into the final track
with the first turn, spins...

...and takes that lead.
Well it looks like
a trophy there.

That was a Callahan trick.
I thought all you'd do
was check him out.

I didn't know you'd give him
the fine points, too.

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

He could've killed them.

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

Drivers. I don't know
why we even make rules?

All right, here he comes,
pouring it on.

Sands, still holding on.

Sure of himself now.
Out of that north turn,
sands very cocky

starting to lean
on the 2nd-place car
on Mickey's side.

Hey, here in the main
straightaway, 5 cars

smashing up
all over the racetrack.

All right,
sands now in the clear
and going away.

There's the white flag,
and one more left to go.

Let's follow him
all the way around.

Come on, Eddie. Come on.

Here he comes,
down on the north turn.

Down to the checkered flag.

The whole race
has really been hairy.

Eddie sands,
a newcomer to racing,
wins his first time out.

Thanks a lot, fellas.

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.

It won't help me
to cry about it.

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

Ok, 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?

Well, because
you won't even know
what I'm talkin' about.

I blacked out.

I blacked out,

and I 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.
It's 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 great, really great.

The greatest
thing I ever saw.
Thank you.

I'll be in the stands,
waiting for you
to win, Eddie.

Just for you, baby.
Just for you.

Hey, Callahan,
come on over here.
Come on, I owe you a dinner.

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

Aw, come on.
Aren't you gonna help me
celebrate my win?

Didn't we do 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.

But I did everything
you wanted me to do.

I even got the flag.

You had Leroy
and Harry wise
in real trouble.

That's what 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 somethin'?

I think it's getting
under his skin

that I was a winner,

and he wasn't
even driving.

Eddie.

Look, if you want
to be a deadhead,

you go right ahead
and be one.

Francie 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.

Death-defying crashing cars

and the spectacular
slide for life.

Down on the track,
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!

Ok, out of the south turn,

coming down to crash
through the wall

head-on is les grifter.

And now, the very spectacular
rollover contest.

And there's your winners.

And now, the exciting
and one of the hardest stunts

to undertake,
the wheel stand,

and they will attempt
to drive

all the way
around the track on 2 wheels.

And the boys report to me
that this is the only stunt

where they get 50 percent
less tire wear.

Remember,
there's no gimmicks,
no shifting weights.

This is driver's skill only.

How about that?

And your attention
to the infield.

The nosedive is under way.

And here it is.
The high-speed

and perfectly timed crossover.

And for our final event
of the thrill show,

the death-defying
high-speed dive,

the t-bow.

Don't go away. Here's the one
we've been waiting for,

the grudge race
between killer Callahan
driving car number 14

and the new cocky driver
Eddie sands in car number 44.

Can you hear me, Eddie?

Clear as a bell.
How do I come across?

Loud and clear.
Let's get goin'.

Here they come,
onto the track,
they're coming down.

Here's the green flag,

and we're under way.

Heading for the south turn
side by side, it's Eddie sands

holding onto that low groove.

Killer Callahan
on the outside.

Callahan takes the lead,
sands doesn't like it.

Ready, hero?

Yeah, I'm ready.

Ready for the first pass?

Yeah. Here I come.

Here's the pass,
going around and spinning.

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,
oh, 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,
they'll string you up.

Only a little.

...killer Callahan,
he's the old master
when it comes to racing.

I could drive this track
with my eyes closed.

Sure you can.

Yeah, with my eyes closed

and my radio off.

I'll talk to you later,
big daddy.

Eddie?

Eddie!

Both these drivers
pulling out all the stops.

Are you out of your mind?

We have to coordinate.

Eddie!

Sands, getting
his first taste of speed,

has gone overboard
to try to teach the teacher.

Callahan's steady.
Sands using all of the track.

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.

No?

...as they go
into the backstretch,
sands giving all he's got.

Callahan's still
right in there.

All right.
Out of the straight
and into the north turn,

Callahan has the outside.

There's the long way around,
and here comes sands.

Look out there.

He's going up and over.
Upside down.

The car is on its top end,
burst into flames.

Here comes the driver,
Tommy Callahan.

Out of the back of the car.

That gas tank
can go at any time.

The flagmen are running over
to take care of Callahan.

Hey, it looks like he's ok.

He's not here.

I know.
I wanted to see you.

Drink?

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.

I thought we could talk
about it like 2 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...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.

But little girl, he's mine.

And that's the way
it's gonna stay.

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?

Huh, you've gotta
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 your old man

was because he was promised
another crack at it.

Do you know what
you are to Callahan?

Insurance.

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?

And where did you
come from?

Now, 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 a 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, too.

I'd kiss
your silly-looking face,

if you didn't smell
like a brewery.

You already
told me that story.

I tried to tell you
that story. I tried.

But you don't listen.
I listen.

You gonna listen?
Listen.
All right.

The guy is on
the outside, right?

He gets thrown
onto a grip.

He has gotta get
on top of the other car...

on top of the other car,
that's silly.

Why would he
wanna do that?

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

Hello, Annie. Sit down.

Me, sit down with you?

Oh, 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 got a lot of things
to think about.

Well, so do I.

And we're gonna 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.

If life is getting
too dull for you,

maybe you better
find somebody else.

All right, maybe I will.

Hey, gang, need a 4th
for hopscotch?

Hi.

Hi. You're too late.
The kids 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

out of scrap metal
and an old outboard motor.

Did it run?

Sure, it ran.

You have mustard
on your mouth.

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

Correct.

Here, spit.

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.

Well, 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, Fran.

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.

♪ She'll be my world,
my life, my love ♪

♪ forevermore

You booked
to announce darlington?

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 in it.

Hey, look who's here.
Eddie sands himself.

What'll it be, Eddie?
Daytona on white

or the darlington special
on whole wheat?

No, thank you.
Hey, Callahan.

What're you doing
this afternoon?

Not much. Why?

How'd you like
to be my pit boss again?

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

Uh, some of the guys at Mac's
are getting up a race.

You know, $100 a driver,
winner takes all.

That's an illegal race.

Yeah, but Mac's
not saying anything.

Hmm, so long as
the race is illegal,
and I'm an 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 $100.

Hey, I'm gonna see
myself a race.

And...and I got
to mind the store.

Hey, phone me.

You guys are doing this
against my wishes.

If word of this leaks out,

I'll swear you stole
the keys to the track
and Pete's cars

by yourselves,
which you practically did
anyway.

All right.
You said it, now will you
back off and let us race?

Come on, let's get
the money out.

All right,
here you go.

Where's Eddie, huh?
He's comin' now.

Here's my $100,
fellows.

Why, sure,
Mr. Callahan.

Be the easiest dough
I ever earned.

Just give your money
to old Mac here.

Come on, guys, let's go.
All right.

Here, 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 ok.

What Pete's ok?

Didn't he tell you?

He's agreed for me
to go to darlington
as one of your drivers.

Pete didn't tell me
anything.

Where is he, Mac?

In the booth.

Well, you tell him
to stay put.

I wanna see him
right after this.

I wanna see him
right now.

Pete, I want
to talk to you.

Later. Later.

All right, Turk,
here it is.

Coming down out of the turn,
here they are.

Down at the starter,
this is gonna be
a fast one

and we're underway.

Ok, no more bets down.
They started.

Going into the first turn,
it's Leroy,
right behind him, Eddie,

then Callahan, then wise.

Boy, Turk, is he moving.

Yeah? Yay, Sandy. Go!

Go, baby. Go, go!
Go baby.
Go, go, go.

Go where?

Go, baby, for Annie!

Hey, Eddie tapped Burke
in the turn and spun him out!

Wise tapped Callahan
and spun him out.

Callahan's back on the track!

He's trying to catch wise!

And now, he's catchin' him!
He's catchin' him!

Go, baby. Go, go!

Did you see it, pop?
Did you see it?

It's wise, then to Callahan,
a-a-and it's neck and neck!

Don't. Don't get boxed in.

I don't know
what happened.

Turk, he's falling
all the way back.

All over the track.

Tommy, please don't.

Hey, wise is getting dirty.
He's spun him out.

That's Leroy.
Man, that's mean.

He's after that dough.

With 2 laps to go, it's wise,
it's Callahan...

He spun wise off the track!

Callahan wins!

Oh, pop, he won!

Isn't that wonderful?

I thought you were
rooting for Eddie.

Well, I...I was...

Well, go
and congratulate him.

Ok.

Oh, pop,
will you come with me?

What have I got
to celebrate?

Hey, can 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?

Me? 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.

Mac, we're businessmen.

I make a bundle
off of that kid.

Pete, he drives
at darlington.

You're gonna let this
break up our partnership?

If that's the way
you want it.

But, Mac, without me,
what are you gonna do
for expense money?

Where are you
and the boys gonna eat?
Where are you gonna 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 dumped me, Callahan?

Wish I could say
I did, Harry.

It was your own mistake.

But you all saw
what he did.

What I saw is gonna
make me nervous driving
with you around, Harry.

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

Come on, come on,
what's the matter
with you guys?

Well, it's him!
Callahan, he's the one!

Harry, you better
pack your stuff and go,

because 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've been havin'
any of your old trouble?

Not lately.

Can you guarantee
it won't come back?

Can anybody, Mac?
No.

All right, Tommy,
you want 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 3 new cars.

Why don't you and I
see if we can con

an old friend
out of his charger, huh?

Let's.

You certainly
are talkative tonight,
aren't you?

Hmm?

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.

Now 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!

Hey, what's the matter
with you?

How long do you think
I can 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 know,

you're no different
than any other track tramp.

Francie?

Yes, pop.

Was that Eddie out there?

Yeah.

I've never known 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.

Oh, 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?

Franie, 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, when your happiness
is at stake,

it's not fun anymore.

Well, baby,

you want Callahan,
you go after Callahan.

No angles.

Nice homecomin', 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.

Put the cap on those plugs,
will you?

Can you crank
or kick the pressure Gauge?

Hi there, hero.

That was quite a parade.

Everything but
the ticker tape.

Yeah, I guess.

You've gotta win
this one, you know.

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

Yep, I remember.

I'm gonna hold you to it.

I got a feeling
that if you get back
on your way again,

little old Annie gets dumped
on the side of the road.

I don't want that, Tommy.

Annie, you always start
somethin' when I need it
the least, don't you?

What did I do?

Nothin', Annie, nothin'.

Eddie, you gonna
walk this race?

I just wish
it would get started.

500 miles
is a long grind, Eddie.

You better rest.

Remember what I said?

Yeah. Let Callahan
get out front,

and I hang back
and block anybody else.

Well, make sure
you keep it in mind,

or you won't drive
for me a 2nd 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
has 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 4.

All right,
heading into turn number 1,
Jack Boyer leads the way.

2nd place going to Roy horn.

The 3rd spot to Bob Russo
driving the entry
from riverside.

500 tough, 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,

trying for more safety
for these drivers,

tuning the motors
to a fine edge

to get one more mile...
Look out here!

Watching in turn number 1

up on the high groove,
the 81 car
is starting to slide.

He slides down
across the track,
down to the apron,

blowing a tire.

And the driver is ok.

Ok, here's the rundown.

Jack Boyer
still holds the lead
here in car number 4.

The 2nd-place car,
driven by Roy horn,

has been drafting the leader
for the last 10 laps.

Bob Russo,
held down in the 3rd spot,
has started to slow down.

From here,
it looks like fire-trucking .

This will mean a pit stop
for the entry from riverside,
California.

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

Eddie sands,
the former stunt driver,

now running
the grand national circuit

holding down the 5th position
and Tommy Callahan,

who is in this race trying
for reinstatement,
has moved up to 4th spot.

Well, the car above Russo
went into the pits.

Callahan is being
watched very close
by the officials today.

Hold it! Bud Smith,
clear out of the gates,
slides up into the rail

taking part of it with him.

Leroy Johnson
closing fast on Tom.

Too fast! Too fast!
There's no place to go!

He's lost it, over the wall

in a ball of flame.

Leroy!

And the car of dom,
the number 36 car,
is starting to slow down.

This could be a pit stop.

All cars will
hold their positions.

We're under the yellow light.

Yes, the 36 car heading
for the pits fast, very fast.

Well, fans, this is one
of the worst fires

I've ever seen here
at the southern 500.

What the hell
are you doing? Don't!

It's just an act,
isn't it?

These drivers will do
anything to help a friend.

2 deck members
are holding him.

He's going in after him.
I'll get him out.
Let me go! I'll get him!

Hold on. Stop it.

Nothing you can do.

There's been no report
on the condition
of Johnson 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,

there's only 2 cars running
for the Lunsford team:

Eddie sands
and Tommy Callahan.

Hold it, into the turn,
the 23 car in a long slide.

Tommy Callahan
driving the dodge, number 12.

Still driving a great race
right up to now.

We've watched him very close
all through this race

and only twice
have we noticed him
weaving around on the track.

Here it is again.
This time a little more so.

But still
in very good condition.

Still at the halfway Mark.

There's still 250 miles to go.

It's been a grand park race.

Here's the standings.

Boyer still leads
by 4.5 seconds.

This is over the 2nd-place,

Tommy Callahan driving
the dodge, number 12.

It's been tough
on the Lunsford crew,
only 2 left running.

Over in the back
straightaway,

the number 12 car
is slowing down.

This could be a pit stop
for Callahan.

Here he comes, into the pits.

Here's where races
are won or lost.

This is
the most valuable thing
a driver can have.

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
that killed him.

Oh, Tommy!

Time out
for handholding.

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

He doesn't
have to be, Eddie.

Yeah. Yeah,
why should he be?

If you get boxed in,

don't try to fight
your way out. Stay in there.

All right, come on.
Come on. Let's go.

Back on the track,
with 325 miles completed.

Boyer's slowing down
for his pit stop.

Here they come
out of the pits,
right together.

Callahan in car number 12,
sands in 43.

Jack Boyer heading in
for the pits.

This puts Tommy Callahan
into the lead.

Eddie sands, in 2nd place,
is running hard.

It looks like
he's after Callahan.

A lot of action
going on in the back...

What is he, crazy?
I told him to hold 2nd!

Hey, here it is.
Eddie sands has taken the lead

from car number 12,
Tommy Callahan.

Car number 71
clear up on the wall

sliding along,
hooked to the rail,

wood splinters flying as he
drops back onto the track
and stalls in the middle.

Here comes sands.
He's in trouble,
up into the wall

Eddie!

Flips over onto the track
and into the infield.

I told him
to do that.

What a day we've had.
Crashes all over the track

and still 26 cars running.

We've had long pit stops,
short pit stops,

and out of it all,
more than half of the cars
still running.

Dodge and Plymouth have been
the front-runners
all during the day.

Come on, Tommy.
Come on.

Well, as we come down
to the last 2 laps
of this race,

the pace has been terrific.
The Lunsford team
losing 3 cars,

the Harris team losing 2 cars.

Come on, Tommy!

Come on,
you're almost there!

Number 3.
Here comes Callahan.

And there's
the checkered flag.

Oh, pop, he won! Oh!

Eddie.

Oh, Eddie, I'm sorry.

For what?
What're you sorry for?

I wasn't ready.
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.
You'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 cars and drivers.

Turning into victory Lane,
Tommy Callahan the winner.

And here comes Johnny Reb,
carrying the traditional
Dixie flag.

And here is Tommy Callahan,
the winner
of the southern 500.

♪ They gave him a number
and they gave him a car ♪

♪ and maybe with guts and luck
he's gonna go far ♪

♪ they said
never buckle under ♪

♪ you'll be a star

♪ but I wonder
if he'll make it through ♪

♪ thunder alley

♪ He knows that
there's danger riding ♪

♪ down on the track

♪ he knows there's
no way of hiding ♪

♪ when it looks black

♪ he's caught in the middle
and there's no turning back ♪

♪ but I wonder
if he'll make it through ♪

♪ thunder alley

♪ They gave him a number
and they gave him a car ♪

♪ and maybe with guts and luck
he's gonna go far ♪

♪ they said
never buckle under ♪

♪ you'll be a star

♪ but I wonder
if he'll make it through ♪

♪ thunder alley

♪ He knows that
there's danger riding ♪

♪ down on the track

♪ he knows there's
no way of hiding ♪

♪ when it looks black

♪ he's caught in the middle
and there's no turning back ♪

♪ but I wonder
if he'll make it through ♪

♪ thunder alley

♪ There isn't a way to win
that he hasn't tried ♪

♪ you get in his way
he's gonna push you aside ♪

♪ but when he gets there
will he still have his pride ♪

♪ and I wonder
if he'll make it through ♪

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley

♪ thunder alley