All Eyes On The Track: Chapter 3 posted Oct 15th (Fan-Fic revive!)

[E28]

Grand Valley Speedway, Japan

The cars were finishing their warm-up lap. The crowd anticipated the moment when the first car would cross the start line. And in his rattly old Miata, 18 year old Mark Thompson gripped the steering wheel. It may only have been the Sunday cup, but it was Marks first race and he was determined. Determined to win. The start line was nearing, and then the moment finally came.

Racing towards the first corner, the Miata lost some ground, but that was made up when Mark out broke his opponents into the first corner. Through the hairpin the little Mazda was between a Lupo, a 1-series and some grass.
"Mum told me not to scratch her Bimmer. I hope it buffs out..." muttered the driver of the 1-series.
"Get out the way you stupid V-dub!" shouted Mark.

"Actually, it doesn't matter." he added.
"🤬" said the Lupo driver.

"I'm sure I overtook him a minute ago. Well, the Civic is a common car..."
"Yo bruv! Stop dissing ma wheels!" was the Civic driver's reply.
"I hope all Civic drivers don't talk like that..."

"V-TEC just failed to kick in, Yo!"

"I need more witty comments..."

He was behind 1st at the last corner, and was preparing to overtake.

"YES!" Mark raced out of the corner and onto the home straight.

And across the line!

That night, when Mark had gotten home, he found an envelope, with 2 train-tickets enclosed:

Vitz one-make race: Fuji Speedway. Invitation only.

To be continued...

 

[DK]

How does Mark, an 18-year-old, end up in Japan? Anyways, I'm looking forward to updates. 👍

 

[SmittMan]

Could be a nice little story, I always prefer them with pictures.

 

[Zhu8]

Could be a nice little story, I always prefer them with pictures.

So Do I.

 

[E28]

How does Mark, an 18-year-old, end up in Japan? Anyways, I'm looking forward to updates. 👍

Urm, his family moved there when he was young due to his Dads job?
I'm glad you liked the first chapter though.

Could be a nice little story, I always prefer them with pictures.

So Do I.

I do feel the pictures add more immersion, and it is a fan fic based on GT5 so it'd be weird without pics!

2nd chapter is coming sometime this week (wednesday at the earliest)

 

[SmittMan]

I know from other stories that they sometimes have help with their races/photos/chapters so if in June... (when PSN comes back on) and you need some help just ask... (depends on ur time zone)

 

[uMadson?]

You need to build additional pylons details. Anyway, looking forward for more chapters.

 

[Doog]

Interesting story. I'd like to see where this one goes.

 

[E28]

Chapter 2: Long time no see...
[TEXT HEAVY]

Mark was pondering over who to bring with him. That cute girl next door? Actually, she's a Prius-driving Eco-nut so maybe not... Then he remembered his old school friend, Ollie. They hadn't met recently but he gave it a go. Mark picked up his phone and rang Ollie.
"Please be the right number, please be the right number."
"Hello?" said a voice on the phone.
"Is this Ollie?"
"Who wants to know?"
"Mark. Mark Thompson, y'know, from school."
"Mark! How are you buddy? Long time no see! We really should meet up sometime."
"Strangely that's what I was calling about. You free today?"
"Yeah, what did you have in mind?"
"Maybe a spot of racing. I've been invited to drive in the Vitz Cup Race at Fuji Speedway."
"Sweet!"
"You can get VIP passes as well. Its not exactly F1 or SuperGT but it'll be pretty cool."
"How are we getting there?"
"Meet me at the train station. 10:00am. Don't bother with tickets, I've got some." Mark paused, before adding "First Class."

1 Hour later

"Train to Fuji is about to depart. I repeat, train to Fuji is about to depart." announced a dull voice.
"That's us! Hurry up with your coffee!" urged Ollie.
"But I need caffiene to wake myself up before the race! You don't want me to crash and die do you?" said Mark. The two of them then headed towards the train. They stepped into the 1st class carriage and settled into one of the plush leather seats.
"So, what are you doing nowadays?" asked Mark.
"Still at college. I hate studying..." grumbled Ollie.
"What, you think any old person would just be able to engineer a car with no training? If that happened we'd all be driving around in Prius-like things!" laughed Mark.
"Fair point. And what are you doing?"
"Well, still working in the Sony store, fighting off Anon protesters. Still, one of them bought a 3DTV from us! If only all protesters were like that... I am starting to race seriously though."
"Cool. Are you good at racing?"
"Someone obviously thinks I am paying for 2 1st class train tickets AND providing a car for me." Mark looked out the window and watched Japan go past the window in a blur...

"Hello? Wake up man!" Mark opened his eyes to see Ollie shouting at him. "We're almost at Fuji. You were fast asleep."
"Urghhh. I feel really groggy... Why'd you wake me?" Mark grumbled.
"We are practically at Fuji!"
"Oh. Fair enough..." The train slowed to a stop at the platform. Everyone got up and started the frantic rush to get off. Eventually they got onto the platform and out of a station. A taxi was waiting for them as they exited. They got in and headed towards the track...

 

[DK]

Don't you just love hypocritical protesters?

Keep up the good work.

 

[SmittMan]

Like the 2nd chapter would have preferred it with pictures but I suppose that it would be hard to get them

 

[E28]

Chapter 3: Kidnap

Mark Thompson opened his eyes. Looking around, he found himself in a small dark room. It was almost like a prison cell, no, it was a prison cell. Except he wasn't in a prison... Looking around, desperately trying to think up ways to escape, he looked at the rusty lock on the door. Maybe, just maybe, he could break it, or at least get someone's attention. He kicked repeatedly, and eventually the lock snapped. He pushed the door open, steadying himself against the doorframe. He found himself in a dark corridor, similar to the room he was just in. As he walked down it, he noticed his friend Ollie in another room. What's more, the keys were simply hanging on the wall next to the door.
"This is too easy" he muttered. He walked into the tiny room, and shook his friend.
"Wake up, wake up!" whispered Mark as he shook Ollie. He was greeted with a punch in the face.
"Oh, sorry man! I didn't realise it was you!" said Ollie.
"It's fine. Look, we need to get out of here." replied Mark. "C'mon". Together, they raced down the corridor, and then went down a flight of stairs. They burst out into a multi-storey car park, and realised they'd been spotted. A man shouted something, then ran towards them. Mark picked up a nearby fire extinguisher and swung it. He heard a thump, and the man fell to the ground.
"We need to get out of here. He got any car keys?" said Ollie.
"Yep" said Mark. He pressed the unlock button, and heard the sound of a Subaru Impreza WRX STi Sedan unlock itself in the distance.
"Let's roll."