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Intro. Herbie's engine gave a last metallic gasp, a chilling metal snap that sounded like a private applause to Maggie. He had crossed the finish line just half a body ahead of a '67 Mustang that cost ten times more than his car. Maggie took off her helmet, letting her red hair break free from sweat and pressure. Her hands were still shaking from the adrenaline and vibration of the wooden steering wheel that she had sanded herself. When I got out of the Volkswagen, the silence of the track was replaced by the shout of the mechanics of the other teams, some with faces of disbelief and others with a forced respect. "I told you, Herbie," he whispered, resting his forehead against the cream-white roof of the car. You didn't need magic, just someone to believe in what's under the hood.

Maggie Peyton

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