Robbie Scott is about to become Irish Junior Formula One Champion when someone tampers with his brakes. Robbie blames his rivals. But are more sinister forces at work? Why is the mysterious Mr. Marana anxious to sponsor a team and is he connected with the criminal Bazzer? When his friend, Sammy Pearce, is kidnapped and has only minutes to live, Robbie is the only one who can reach her in time to save her. But he must miss the race that could make him champion. After driving the race of his life to save Sammy he is late for the final race and must start from the back of the grid. No one has ever won from such a start. Can Robbie do it? The red lights go out, the cars roar off the grid, the race is on.