|| ✞ - her foot hovered above the throttle as her hands CLENCHED the wheel of the 1972 plymouth barracuda. the rumble of the engine in idle shook the frame of the black vehicle as Letty’s dark brown orbs focused on the girl with the thin salmon colored cloth in her fists. as the 2008 audi r8 pulled up to the starting line, the Latina pressed down on the clutch and SHIFTED into first gear.
putting a little pressure on the throttle, she placed the nose of the car perfectly at the start. her eyes locked onto the cloth that blew in the wind as the girls arms raised ABOVE her head.
❝I know you’re ready!❞ echoed throughout Ortiz’s ears as she revved the engine.
the arms went DOWN & Letty slammed on the throttle. the wheels spun off the starting line as white smoke filled the air. ❝Keep it under 9000 rpm.❞ that’s what Dom said. it was HARD to keep in mind, but she would listen to him.
shifting each time before the rpm meter hit 9; Letty sped PAST the audi as smoke rose from under the r8′s hood. CROSSING the finish line with a relieved smirk, she turned back around, & headed towards Dom; the crowds of people flowing out of her way.