Hot Rod Racers #15

Clint Curtis thought he'd found peace when Buck and Alex returned to the Road Knights, ready to give him a second chance—but their attempts to prove themselves as drivers behind the wheel of the big dragster end in disappointment, and Dick Tator sees his opening. With nothing but whispered doubts and clever manipulation, Tator plants the seeds of betrayal, convincing Buck and Alex that Clint sabotaged them from the start. Will the reunited team survive Tator's scheming, or has he finally driven a wedge too deep to repair?

Tim Caskins faces off against Prince Kudo, a self-proclaimed Martian who's been fleecing the local drag racing scene with his souped-up rod and slick tactics. When George challenges the weirdo to put his money where his mouth is, Tim steps up to race for the cash—but Kudo's got a few tricks up his sleeve to lighten his load and gain an edge. It's a high-stakes quarter-mile showdown where preparation and nerve will determine who crosses the line first.

Rick Roberts recruits substitute driver Spotty Mc Clean for an upcoming 200-mile race at Watkins Glen after a shoulder injury sidelines him, but the overconfident Mc Clean's obsession with cleanliness and perfectionism threatens his commanding lead on the track. This tale of ego, accident, and pit-side drama sets the stage for an unexpected twist in the race's final laps.