2021 Buenos Aires Grand Prix

The 2021 Buenos Aires Grand Prix is race number 12 of the 2021 World Grand Prix. 2022 rookies Ava Cox,Cameron Castillo,Daniel Santiago,Leo Brakes and Claude Draftscar got to meet the racers 3 days before the race. Duncan Wheelstop was unable to attend the event and the racers already met and knew Jack Grayson. Because Duncan Wheelstop was unable to attend the event in his place was Duncan's crew chief Aaron Spinout.

The race its self was interesting, Francesco Bernoulli won with Lightning McQueen in 2nd and Spencer Carlinton Jr in 3rd but it may be more known for a great moment with Martin Dragstone. Martin was recovering crash injuries from the 2021 Florida Grand Prix and raced 7 laps before feeling so tired that he was struggling to race and he stopped on the track. His crew chief Joe Carne noticed and brought Martin went into the pits while his crew chief was thinking what to do. After some thinking his pit crew filled him with fuel and changed his tires but Martin was still struggling. After just another lap he went back in the pits and Joe Carne realized that Martin Dragstone was finding it too hard to drive in the hot weather conditions on his regular tires with his effects of the Florida accident not helping Martin so Joe decided to give him lighter tires to help it more easier to race.

Martin slowly got back in the race as he started to complete the laps and at last tired,weary and unbeaten he managed to finish the race 12 laps down while the fans cheer for him for his effort. NOTE: The Martin idea I got from TTTE episode Edward's Exploit.

## Transcript

### 2022 rookies meet the racers (3 days before race)

Announcer: And now. Here are the 2022 rookies!

Ava: Hi everyone. My name is Ava Cox from USA I am 24 and I am the only female rookie of the 2022 WGP. Its great to be here!

Cameron: Im Cameron Castillo. I am 23 years old and i am 2 time champion of my local series so decided to test my luck and sure enough i got a chance to be in the WGP. which is awesome because my best friend Tim Wheelington is already in as Jessica Brakers backup racer so I am glad to join Tim in the WGP. Also Lightning Mcqueen is my inspiration to race ever since I was a kid and I am honored to race with him!

Daniel: Well Im Daniel Santiago and I come from Spain. I was selected to replace Miguel Camino on his request and so I am racing in the WGP for 2022 and I hope to have a good rookie season and just enjoy racing tracks around the world really!

Leo: Im Leo Brakes and I am 21. Im a rally car from Germany and winner of the 2021 European rally championship so I got selected for the WGP after Danny Riccartdo switched series. As a child I saw the greats like Michael Schumacher Ferrari,Raoul Caroule and Lightning Mcqueen race and wanted to be a racer like them and here I am now!

Claude: Well my name is Claude Draftscar from France and I am 20 years old. I was in the Universal Rookies championship this year and so the WGP noticed me and picked me as a rookie in 2022. I still cant believe it

Aaron: Hello everyone. I know im not Duncan Wheelstop but Duncan was unable to attend this event unfortunately but i am Duncans crew chief Aaron Spinout and I decided to attend the event for him because he was not there. Anyway I know Duncan well because he and i are friends for 4 years and i was crew chief for him for 2 years so I can tell you that he is a very talented racer and one of the calmest racers on the track and that is surely going to help him in the WGP. I know i would watch out for him if I was a racer!

Leo: Wow!

Daniel: What a speech!

Ava: That Aaron seems like a handsome polite and gentle car!

Kurt: Hello Leo. I am Kurt Lefter also from Germany

Leo: Oh hello. Always good to meet more German racers around here

Cameron: LOOK GUYS! Its Lightning Mcqueen!

Lightning: Hello!

Cameron: Lightning I want your autograph i am a huge fan of yours!!!!

Lightning: Sure!

Ava: Cruz inspired me to race! Can you give an autograph for me Lightning and tell Cruz she is inspires so many female racers in USA!

Lightning: Alright you get an autograph too! I will tell Cruz!

(End of transcript)

### Martin's Struggle and epic finish

Martin: I am so tired! I think I cant race anymore! Help! Joe!

Joe Carne: Martin!

Frank: Whats this? Martin Dragstone stopped and his crew have to drag him to the pits! Some issue for Martin Dragstone!

in the pits

Martin: I dont understand it! I start and I fall back and slow down and suddenly now I have to stop! I just feel so tired that I cant move!

Joe: Hmm ok we try new tires and new fuel maybe that will help you.

Martin: That would be nice!

The crew put on new fuel and tires and Martin goes

Martin: Yes! I am racing again! Oh no I still feel tired I feel like I have no energy left to race! What now! its a DNF surely right! Its so hot!

Joe: Wait you said its hot?

Pitty 1: Of course! Martin you are not fully fit because of Florida crash so you become more tired in these hot conditions! Joe what he needs is light tires they are back in storage but I will get them okay!

Frank: Oh no! Martin Dragstone goes back in the pits just 1 lap after he pitted!

George: A disaster for Martin Dragstone!

some time later

Pitty 1: I got the tires

Pitty 3: Also here is some Nitroade for your energy

Martin: Thanks!

Joe: Okay now try starting!

Martin: Yes I am able to start! Im actually still racing!

Joe: Just go slowly on the track and when you feel like it increase your speed!

Martin: But look the board im 10 laps down!

Joe: Doesnt matter as long as you finish!

Frank: Martin Dragstone is back on the track! Hes 10 laps down but he is not done

(end of transcript)

### Martin's Finish

Francesco: Look at Martin! Hes about to finish 12 laps down what an effort by him!

Lightning: Reminds me of the 2005 Dinoco 400 where I finished after two tires burst.

Anden: Come on Martin you can do it buddy!

George: Though he struggled through the race tired,weary but unbeaten! Martin Dragstone is about to finish the race 12 laps down in last but all fans cheer for his amazing effort!

Frank: MARTIN DRAGSTONE HITS THE FINISH LINE!

Martin comes to his pit crew while all the racers and pit crews come near Martin

Martin: YES! YES! Thank you Joe and the rest of the guys for believing in me! I thought I could never finish the race!

Joe: Great job Martin!

Martin: I hope the next time the celebration will be when I have podium!

## Results

1. Francesco Bernoulli - 50 Laps
2. Lightning McQueen - 50 Laps
3. Spencer Carlinton Jr - 50 laps
4. Anden Arslan - 50 laps
5. Lewis Hamilton - 50 laps
6. Shu Todoroki - 50 laps
7. Kurt Lefter - 50 laps
8. Sean Rod - 50 laps
9. Patrick Racelott - 50 laps
10. Max Van Der Meer - 50 laps
11. Hank Melvin - 50 laps
12. Alex Rimson - 50 laps
13. Jessica Braker - 50 laps
14. Danny Riccartdo - 49 laps
15. Akinori Sato - 49 laps
16. Bobby Williams - 49 laps
17. Miguel Camino - 48 laps
18. Martin Dragstone - 38 laps(yes finished 12 laps down)
19. Carteri Bottas - 15 laps(crash)
20. Peter McStop - 5 laps(crash)