2021 Los Angeles 500

The 2021 Los Angeles 500 was the final race and the battle between Danny Swervez and Ryan Laney. Qualifying was bad with all pitties getting into a fight. Ace was replaced by LeRoy Buzz this race. Somehow every rookie and both part-timers qualified 2nd-10th while Richie Gunzit won the pole as Ryan Laney was the highest championship contender in 11th. Michael Rotor qualified this race.

Danny Swervez ended up making history by fighting from 23rd to end up winning the race and HIS FIRST EVER PISTON CUP after multiple crashes happened during the race! Rookie Joel Carterson finished 2nd and an epic fight by Sheldon Shifter to finish 4th behind other championship contender Ryan Laney who finished 3rd. Mindy Gearson finished 5th! Finn Lowtire got his highest finish in 11th

There were four crashes. The 1st crash was on lap 23 involving Max Inngas, Flip Dover and Jim Reverick. The 2nd crash involved when Cruz Ramirez spins. Harvey Rodcap and Paul Conrev piled into her. Jonas Carvers tries to dodge but fail. Other cars were terrified when escaping out of the crash. Mindy Gearson is in 22nd during the crash. But after the crash, she's in 11th. Joey Pitcrews, Thomas Revsbit, Kevin Jacobson, Eric Braker, H.J Hollis, Sheldon Shifter, M Fast Fong and Michael Rotor involved in the crash. Barry Depedal, Conrad Camber and Spikey Fillups also get involved. Michael Rotor and they avoid the crash last.

## Transcript

### James Comet,Ace,Richie and Peter (takes place 2 days before race)

James: So Ace what did you want to show me?

Ace: James Comet! I want you to meet my first true friends who actually stuck with me who are now my best friends! Meet Peter Hawkins and Richie Gunzit!

Richie: Hey Ace!

Peter: Hello!

James: I heard these two were with you after your crash and pit crew betrayal

Ace: Yeah. These are my best friends. Richie is the racer over there and Peter is the pitty over there now Peter has memory loss because of his accident so he doesnt remember names except for his family,me,Richie and Harvey Rodcap

James: Wow poor Peter.

Peter: Um uh I forgot your name but you seem way cooler then the other guy in the hospital! He was a bully!

Ace: Hes talking about my previous crew chief Axel Kace

James: Oh okay

Ace: You know guys I still cant believe that happened and Axel would do this to me!

Richie: Dont worry Ace we are there for you no matter what!

Peter: Of course we will be there for Ace! Wait what does Ace need help with again?

Ace: Thanks Richie thanks Peter You two really are my best friends!

### 3 Cars Crash

Natalie: Oh! Max Inngas spins! Jim Reverick and Flip Dover get collected!

Jeff: caution is out!

Flip: Aah man!

Max: I guess it serves my pit crew right for the pranks but i was hoping to have a good finish

Steve: Yeah

Tow Truck: I knew i was going to have to tow some racers soon!

Flip: Dang it the tow truck is here oh well i guess we will meet again in the off season Christmas party or in Florida next year

Max: CURSE YOU TOW TRUCK!!!!! (x2)

(end of transcript)

**2ND CRASH**

Jeff: Oh Cruz Ramirez spins. Paul Conrev, Harvey Rodcap and Jonas Carvers get involved!

Natalie: Paul Conrev tries to dodge but failed. Harvey piled straight into them!

Jonas: Ah man!

Paul: Please don't take me out of raceway, coach

Tow truck: Now I've to tow some racers soon

Harvey: Curse you tow truck!

Jonas: Agh man

### Cruz Crashes and Lightning comforts Cruz

(camera shows all the fans cheering)

(Danny Swervez drives up to the celebration area to get the Piston Cup trophy)

Bill Brady:(giving him the Piston Cup) Congratulations!

Danny: Thanks! Woo-hoo! Yeah!

(fireworks in the air)

Chase: Way to go, Danny!

Bubba: YEAH! Great job!

Ryan: Woo-hoo!

Lightning: What a great race today.

Mater:(spinning his hook in circles) Yeah, sure is buddy!

Lightning:(scans the fans area) Hey, where is Cruz?

Mater: I don't know buddy. Maybe we should go look for her!

Lightning: Good idea, Mater.

(both of them drive out of the fans area without anyone noticing)

### Garage area

Lightning: Hey, look, there she is!

(Lightning and Mater drive up to her)

Lightning:(empathy way) Cruz? What are you doing here?

Lightning:(brightens) You're missing the whole celebration with Danny!

(Cruz doesn't move or look at Lightning, she sighs and lowers stance)

Mater: Something wrong?

Lightning: You can talk to us about anything, Cruz, what's wrong?

Cruz: I had a very bad season this year. I crashed with other racers and had low finishes. I'm a joke...

Lightning: What? No you're not, sometimes these bad things happens to all racers, including me.

Cruz: But you have 7 PISTON CUPS. There was nothing wrong when you were racing.

Lightning:(smiling) Are you kidding? I too had some times when I was struggling when racing! But that shouldn't stop you from what you're passion is. You got me, Mater, Sally, Danny, and all your friends to support you everyday. You love to race don't you?

Cruz: Yeah... I do.

Mater: Then you should still race!

Lightning:(drives with Cruz and comes out of garage) Come on, Cruz. Let's go celebrate with Danny and the others.

Cruz: Thanks, Mr. McQueen.

Lightning: Anytime.

## Results

1. Danny Swervez - 200 laps - 42 + 3 Points
2. Joel Carterson - 200 laps - 41 Points
3. Ryan Laney - 200 laps - 40 Points
4. Sheldon Shifter - 200 laps - 39 Points
5. Mindy Gearson - 200 laps - 38 Points
6. Richie Gunzit - 200 laps - 37 Points
7. Klint Shiftright Jr - 200 laps - 36 Points
8. Henry Lugnut - 200 laps - 35 Points
9. Mike Cartlon - 200 laps - 34 Points
10. Ed Truncan - 200 laps - 33 Points
11. Finn Lowtire - 200 laps - 32 Points
12. J.P Drive - 200 laps - 31 Points
13. Steve Lapage - 200 laps - 30 Points
14. Will Rusch - 200 laps - 29 Points
15. H.J Hollis - 200 laps - 28 Points
16. Eric Braker - 200 laps - 27 Points
17. Chase Racelott - 200 laps - 26 Points
18. Dan Carcia - 200 laps - 25 Points
19. Joey Pitcrews - 200 laps - 24 Points
20. J.D Mcpillar - 200 laps - 23 Points
21. Chris Roamin - 200 laps - 22 Points
22. Cam Spinner - 200 laps - 21 Points
23. Nick Shift - 199 laps - 20 Points
24. Monty Piceski - 199 laps - 19 Points
25. Leroy Buzz - 199 laps - 18 Points
26. Rich Mixon - 199 laps - 17 Points
27. Zach Wheeler - 197 laps - 16 Points
28. Kevin Jacobson - 197 laps - 15 Points
29. Bubba Wheelhouse Jr - 197 laps - 14 Points
30. Thomas Revsbit - 197 laps - 13 Points
31. Jet Simmons - 197 laps - 12 Points
32. M Fast Fong - 196 laps - 11 Points
33. Michael Rotor - 196 laps - 10 Points
34. Barry Depedal - 196 laps - 9 Points
35. Conrad Camber - 196 laps - 8 Points
36. Spikey Fillups - 196 laps - 7 Points
37. Cruz Ramirez - 112 laps(crash) - 6 Points
38. Harvey Rodcap - 112 laps(crash) - 5 Points
39. Paul Conrev - 112 laps(crash) - 4 Points
40. Jonas Carvers - 112 laps(crash) - 3 Points
41. Max Inngas - 23 laps(crash) - 2 Points
42. Jim Reverick - 23 laps(crash) - 1 Point
43. Flip Dover -23 laps(crash) - 0 point