Well, with a new day comes a new chapter!
Chapter IX: An easy victory! Sam loves Lemar?
(Autumn Ring speedway, Beckley)
(September 7, 1:30 p.m.)
The race was underway! "Ok, I can do this!" Lemar was thinking as he rounded the first turn while keeping his Mercury under control. As the racers rounded the track to end the first lap Lemar was keeping a manageable lead over the other drivers but sure enough, Sam was on his tail with Herman trailing them in 4th place behind the Levin BZ-G. "I'm not going to lose today, Lemar!" Sam was thinking while keeping up with Lemar in the hairpin turn near the abandoned pit area that was closed off. "Hmm, Lemar's got some amazing potential..." Grant was thinking while watching the race. "Come on Lemar! You can do it!" Spencer was yelling from the stands not knowing when he stood up in a frenzy he spilled his 42oz cup of Sprite.



"In just one moment, the first race of the Sunday Cup will be over!" the announcer said over the loudspeakers from the press box as the competitors took the second lap while the flagger waved the white flag. "Ok, I'm almost done here... just gotta make this last lap!" Lemar said to himself. Just then, Herman finally passed the Levin on the hairpin turn near the big "Mitsubishi" and "Honda" signs overlooking the turn. But amazingly, Sam wasn't giving up!

So she waited until the turn near the deserted pit area then she started slipstreaming behind Lemar. "Hm? What's Sam doing?" Lemar wondered.


Then it hit him!

SHE WAS TRYING TO SLINGSHOT AROUND HIM!!
And he knew with that technique, she was going to win. After all, they were nearing the end of the race and he was desperately trying to shake her but she stuck behind him like glue!


Time was running out... But he had one last trick to win, he waited until the straightaway because he knew that was when she would make her move. Predictably, she tried to go around him and as soon as she did he started going into a spinout.
"!" Sam thought. She knew; if she hit him he would win because at the speed he was going, the additional force would send him barreling forward. So she slowed down to avoid him, but it was too late. Lemar's bluff worked! He then quickly regained control and took the last lap to win! "The race has ended! Lemar has taken the race!!" The announcer was screaming over the loudspeaker, with the fans erupting in a loud cheer.
"I did it!" Lemar said, getting out the car as Grant came up to him. "Congrats, Lemar! Here is a check for $5,000!"👍 Lemar took the check while still smiling from ear to ear. "Ja, that vas a good vin!" Herman said also getting out. "Hmm, I didn't think I would lose today. Nicely done, monseiur Bennett." Sam said getting out of the car. "Well, I gotta admit; you scared me with that slipstream move and it was pretty good." Lemar responded. "Well everyone, let's get back to the hotel!" Grant said.
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later that evening...>
(Sheraton Suites, Seattle)
(9:30 p.m.)
"Ugh, another LONG flight..."

Lemar said checking in. "I know, right?" Spencer said while stretching. "But anyway, let's get back to our rooms dad."
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10 minutes later, after eating dinner...>
(Lemar's room, room 103)
*knock knock* "Come in." Lemar said while watching the highlights from today's race. "Monseiur Bennett?" "Oh hi, Sam." Lemar said a bit tired-like. "Something wrong Lemar?" "Huh? Oh no, just; long day." Lemar said yawning. "Oh. I... have something to tell you." "What is it Sam?" "Do you remember the first time we met?" "Oh yeah, it was at a Starbucks right?" Lemar added. "Indeed, only you didn't know who I was back then." "Heh, yeah..." Lemar said while shrugging. "Well ever since that day I first saw you, I... couldn't stop thinking about you." "Sam? What're you saying?" "Lemar... I like you." "Ah, right back at you Sam." "No, you don't understand..." Sam said.
"Then, what DID you mean?" Sam then took off her racing helmet in response. "!"


"You're... a girl?!" "Yes, I am." Sam said while brushing her long brown hair back. "Wow, you really like me?" "Uh huh." "Wow... I don't know what to say..."

"Then don't say anything." As she said that, she leaned in and kissed him. "!!" Lemar was speechless. "Wow..." that was the only thing he could think of at that moment.
<"see you later space cowboy...">