Motocrossed

Well, that felt pretty fast.

In three weeks, you're gonna be racing with pros from all over the Southwest.

"Pretty fast" isn't gonna do it, Andrew.

Let's try it again. This time...

Don't let off until you hit that line, okay?

Then get back on the throttle here. Okay? Let's do it!

All right.

Dad, there were over 100 schools there, and we won!

Hey, Andrew!

Are you all right? Andrea! Can this wait until later?

-Whoa. Sweetheart, are you okay? -Yeah, yeah. I'm fine.

Andi, let me check it out. That's so awesome!

Guys, guys, can we talk about this at dinner?

Right now, Andrew really needs to stay focused.

But, Dad, I was just checking out the trophy. I mean...

Honey, wouldn't it be okay if he took just a little break?

Listen, everyone, we've been over this.

Winning this series means a full factory sponsorship.

We get bikes, parts, money...

Everything we need to make a run at a national title.

Now, do we really wanna risk that

because we didn't get all the practice in that we could?

Dad's right. Better get back to work.

Besides, you're giving up too much speed on that last turn.

Hey, didn't I have another son around here someplace?

Huh? Yeah, yeah. He's up in the garage.

Jason! Honey, come on in and get cleaned up for dinner!

So, how is Andrew doing?

He's getting there. He's getting there.

We still got a lot of work to do if he's gonna be competitive.

Well, as long as he tries his best, I'm sure he'll do fine.

-Isn't that right, honey? -Yeah. Yeah. Of course.

Jason!

Mom, I was in a world-record pace for putting in a new top end in my bike.

I mean, I could feel the victory, you know?

It was on the tips of my fingers.

Well, I'm surprised you can feel anything with all the stuff you got all over you.

Now get inside and change. Oh! Don't sit on anything.

What? I'm not even that greasy. What are you talking about?

Looks like you're getting faster.

Yeah. I felt pretty good today.

-Dude, you are ripping, man. -Thanks.

Just think how good you'll be if we do this every day until the first race.

Every day?

When I was racing, I got up at dawn

and I rode until it was so dark, I couldn't see.

My father had to drag me inside.

Well, let's hope it doesn't come to that.

I'm sure the neighbors have already signed a petition

to have us thrown out of the homeowners' association.

See, I'm not trying to force you to do anything you don't want to do, Andrew.

I'm just saying, once you get out there and you see how fast those other guys are,

you're gonna wish you'd listened to the old man.

Elbows.

As much as I would love to sit here

and talk about motocross racing all through dinner,

if somebody doesn't say grace soon, the food's gonna be too cold to eat.

Honey.

Lord, we thank you for the plentiful gifts we are about to receive...

Hey. Wish I could have been there today.

Sure. What teenage guy wouldn't want to spend the day with 1,300 cheerleaders?

Yeah, that's true.

This came today. There's a great article on McGrath.

Hey, you kids are gonna have to fend for yourselves tomorrow.

Your dad and I are going into the city for the day.

Just try not to get in too much trouble while I'm gone,

and, oh, keep an eye on your little brother. Night.

Night.

They're gonna be gone for a whole day?

How sick is that?

The usual?

Twelve laps. The loser does the winner's chores for a week.

Hey, aren't those my boots?

Look, I had to borrow your spares. They're too big.

-I figured you could use the advantage. -Thanks.

No way.

Are you guys gonna race?

Dad's gonna freak if he finds out.

Which is why it's a good idea if he doesn't, right?

This is killer. All right.

-Come on. I need you to push. -It's these boots. I can't shift right.

What, you wanna stop?

Andrew, are you okay?

Whoa.

You think Dad'll be mad at you?

Remember that time you took Mom's weed whacker apart

and you couldn't put it back together?

Yeah. Try multiplying that times, like, 1,000.

What did the doctor say?

Well, thankfully, it's not broken.

Dad, this wasn't Andi's fault. It was an accident.

Which never would have happened if you two hadn't been fooling around.

She was helping me practice, Dad.

You said yourself I should be out there every day.

I meant with my supervision.

I've told you before, Andrea.

I don't want you racing. It's too dangerous. Okay?

Come on. Let's get your brother home.

Dude, I had you.

Okay. Maybe now's not the best time to be talking about that.

It's true, though. I saw it.

Okay. Passport, traveler's checks, wallet.

Dad, where are you going?

Huh? Oh. I'm flying overseas to meet with some European riders.

Well, Dad, why are you going all the way to Europe?

Hey, somebody's gotta ride that bike

if we're gonna survive without losing our shirt.

Unfortunately, all the decent U.S. riders have already been signed to other teams.

-Honey, what one? -Uh...

But, Dad, it's Carson Racing. There should be a Carson on the bike.

I would have loved that, sweetie.

What about me? Why can't I race, at least until Andrew's leg heals?

Andrea, I appreciate the fact that you wanna help, but this isn't a joke.

Who's joking? I can do it!

Yeah, Dad, you've seen Andi. She rips.

I know she does, Andrew, but this is the pros.

-But, Dad, you... -Andrea...

Look, I realize this is partially my fault for letting you ride as long as I did.

And for the life of me, I can't figure out what I was thinking.

But... And I don't wanna say this again, okay?

I want you to start concentrating on things

that a 15-year-old girl should be concentrating on.

And that does not include racing motocross.

But, Dad, you need my help!

No. What I need is a real professional rider.

Okay? That's what I'm gonna go find. Okay?

Honey, we gotta get going. Come on.

-Andrew, take care of yourself, my man. -All right, Dad.

And, Jason, when we take something apart...

We put it back together?

-Correctly. -Yes.

Andrea, do me a favor.

Stay away from anything that has two wheels and a motor.

-Okay? -Come on, honey.

This has been the most complicated day of my life.

-What's wrong with you guys? -Why were you screaming?

My NSYNC tickets came! Fifth row! I've gotta call Kelly!

And once again, Jason Carson's world-record hopes are dashed.

Kelly? It's Andrea. I've got the tickets! They just came!

Okay, so here's the deal. I've got two tickets,

and you've gotta ask your dad if you can go.

You've got to let me know as soon as possible, okay?

Honey, NSYNC is gonna have to wait a minute.

I gotta use the phone.

-But, Mom... -Honey, you can call her back.

I have to call you back.

Okay. Bye.

-They moved the series up two weeks. -No way.

-The first race is this Saturday. -Keep reading.

"And if you miss the first race, you can't qualify for the cup"?

How random is that?

Well, your father has left the first hotel already,

and I have no idea how to get a hold of him.

Well, what about telegram or FedEx?

I wouldn't even know where to send it.

Well, I guess we'll just have to wait and pray he calls.

Here I am reveling in this epic NSYNC moment

when our entire family unit is crumbling beneath us.

I can't believe this is happening.

There's no way Dad's found someone yet.

Doesn't matter if he did, 'cause he'll never make it back in time.

Clearly it's up to me to fix things.

-Why is it up to you? -Because it's my fault.

I mean, Dad quit his job to dedicate his time to racing...

Look, look, I told you already. This is not your fault, okay?

Look, will you just admit it?

If it wasn't for me, you would be upstairs right now packing for the first race.

Think I can do it?

-Do what? -Race. For the cup.

Totally. Of course, there's a long list of reasons why we'll never find out.

The main one being you're a chick.

You did not just call me a chick.

Sorry. Girl.

Look, guys would tear you up if you went out and tried to race.

I mean, it doesn't matter how good you are.

They'd do anything to beat you.

Yeah, but they'd have to keep up with me first.

A sucker punch, I'm out to lunch

And all the things in between

You never know

Hey, check that out.

If they're gonna cut us in

I'm not laughing and I'm not crying

I'm just happy

She really thinks she's gonna go out there with us?

I'd say that's a yes.

Well, come on.

The fence is down, soon they found

That things are not what they seem

Chicks.

Ow.

You know, the handlebars are bent.

You want me to change them?

They're fine, Jason. I'll do it later.

I'm just trying to help.

Jason.

All right. I know. Don't tell Mom.

-Andrea? -Oh, hi, Mom.

Hi. What do you have there?

Oh.