Burning the Race Car, Reborn Speed

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The day before the race, I torched my ride and announced I was quitting.

My fan club went ballistic, unsubscribing faster than you can say "sellout," and the casual followers turned on me like a pack of wolves.

Even Derek "The Devil" Davison, the guy who saw me as his only real competition, had the nerve to play Mr. Sympathy.

"It's gonna be lonely at the top without him. I really hope he gets back on the track. I need him to push me."

I just laughed.

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