Book Synopsis
Chad Gibbons and his best friend, Gary Lee Dillanger, have worked their way through the ranks of competitive go-karting with the legendary Kilgore racing family in Blue Springs, Alabama. Monroe Kilgore and his wife Uma see their world very differently, and Uma is haunted by it. Chad is pursuing the opportunity of his lifetime to become a professional auto racer, but the fast and luxurious world of racing is not as it appears. The boys are ready to graduate from high school when tragedy strikes, and Chad is left to find his own way. Elle Dillanger struggles with criminal charges against her son, Gary Lee, and the truth about his tragic accident unfolds as he recovers. Chad's options open up after he meets Jessica, a smart girl racer with a different perspective. He faces his biggest challenge at Rodeo-Kart, a national karting championship. Tragedy, love, and unintended consequences change everything in this story of loss and new beginnings.