2011 Tokyo Grand Prix

The 2011 Tokyo Grand Prix is the first-ever WGP race. It was a fight lead between Lightning McQueen and Francesco Bernoulli during the entire race.

On lap 33, Francesco was leading until he lost control on the dirt-track section and McQueen took advantage and leaded. Bernoulli finished dead last until he started recovering positions and finished 2nd.

While the racers were entering the 34th lap, Miguel Camino the Spanish racer blew up his engine because of the Lemons electromagnetic pulse camera. He was the first racer to be sabotaged by the Lemons.

Some laps later, McQueen was in the lead with Francesco 2nd and Rip Clutchgoneski 3rd. This one, blew up his engine and was the second racer whose engine was blown up by the Lemons.

The final lap was very historic as Lightning McQueen went to the outside on the Rainbow Bridge turn due to a miscommunication with Mater, letting Francesco pass him. It was a tough battle for the lead. At the end, Bernoulli won with McQueen close in second and Carla Veloso third. Shu Todoroki was 4th.

Max Schnell even blew up his engine on the final lap being the third racer to DNF because of the Lemons. Ironically, the three racers who blew up his engine at Tokyo would also crash again next race.

After this race McQueen got very mad at Mater and told him that he didn't need or want his help anymore, Mater decided to return home, only to continue the mission with Finn and Holley.

It was the only good race of the 2011 WGP. Porto Corsa and London were ruined by the Lemons making them the worst races of the season. Porto Corsa was only good because of McQueen getting his first win at the WGP.

## Transcript

### The Race

Brent: Japan, land of the rising sun, where ancient tradition meets modern technology. Welcome to the inaugural running of the World Grand Prix. I'm Brent Mustangburger with racing legends Darrell Cartrip and David Hobbscap. There's never been a competition like this before. First, Allinol, making its debut tonight as the required fuel for all these great champions. Second, the course itself. And it's like nothing we've ever seen before. David, how exactly does this competition work?

David: All three of these street courses are classic round-the-house racetracks. This means that the LMP and formula cars should break out of the gate in spectacular fashion. Look for Francesco Bernoulli, in particular, to lead early. And with technical turns throughout, GT and touring cars, like Spain's Miguel Camino, should make up ground but I doubt it'll be enough to stop Francesco from absolutely running away with it.

Darrell: Whoa now. Hold your horsepower. You forget the most important factor - that early dirt track section of the course. The dirt is supposed to be the equalizer in this race.

Brent: French rally car Raoul CaRoule is counting on a big boost through there.

Darrell: And don't forget Lightning McQueen. His mentor, the Hudson Hornet, was one of the greatest dirt track racers of all time. In my opinion, McQueen is the best all-around racer in this competition.

David: Really, Darrell, you need to clean your windshield. You're clearly not seeing this for what it is: Francesco's race to lose.

(To be continued.)

### McQueen and Mater's fight

Lightning: Mater!

Mater: Hey McQueen, what happened is the race over, you won right?

Lightning: Mater, why were you yelling things at me while I was racing?!

Mater: Yelling? Oh, you thought That's funny right there. Nah, see that's cause I seen these two fellers doing some sort of karate street performance. It was nutso. One of them even had a flamethrower.

Lightning: A Flamethrower: What are you talking about? I don't understand, where were you.

Mater: Going to meet my date.

Lightning: Your Date?

Mater: She started talking to me as a voice in my head, telling me where to go

Lightning: What?!

Mater: Wait a minute, I didn't screw you up, did I?

Lightning: I LOST THE RACE BECAUSE OF YOU!

Mater: I'm sorry I didn't mean to.

Lightning: AN IMAGINARY GIRLFRIEND!? FLAMETHROWERS! YOU KNOW, THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DON'T BRING YOU ALONG TO THIS THINGS!

Mater: Maybe if I, I don't know, talked to somebody and explain what happened I could Help

Lightning: I DONT NEED YOUR HELP! I DON'T WANT YOUR HELP!

(McQueen Storms out while Mater starts become sad)

Reporter: Hey there he is

Reporter 2: McQueen you had it in the bag

Reporter 3: Ya what happened?

Lightning: I made a mistake, but I can ensure you, it won't happen again.

(Mater becomes even sadder and leaves for the airport)

Reporters start talking more

Lightning: Guys we know what the problem is and we've taken care of it.

## Results

1. Francesco Bernoulli - 50 laps +11
2. Lightning McQueen -50 laps +10
3. Carla Veloso - 50 laps +9
4. Shu Todoroki - 50 laps +8
5. Lewis Hamilton - 50 laps +7
6. Nigel Gearsley - 50 laps +6
7. Jeff Gorvette - 50 laps +5
8. Raoul ÇaRoule - 50 laps +4
9. Max Schnell - 49 laps (engine) +3
10. Rip Clutchgoneski - 35 laps (engine) +2
11. Miguel Camino - 33 laps (engine) +1