Racing Cars

2014, 20 minutes

Short character drama that questions "What is success"?

'Racing Cars' is a short character drama about 20 year old Danny, who lives with his elder sister Moira, in a less than affluent area of a Midlands town. Diagnosed with mild autism as a child, Danny has been cared for by Moira since the death of their parents. A major factor of Danny's condition is he abhors being physically touched. He is obsessed with running and one of his favourite activities is racing cars that pass down his street. Moira encourages her brother to train, but out of her depth she finds a coach, Steve, at a local athletics track. He eventually agrees to take Danny onto his roster. Danny's first time on a proper track sees him running the wrong way around the track causing havoc. Entered into his first race, Danny is surrounded by athletes. The starting pistol sees Danny race forward, but the other runners box him in. Lean on him. Elbow him. Unable to cope Danny suddenly stops dead on the track and decides to run clockwise. He reaches the line ahead of the on rushing pack and breaks the tape first. Elated with his 'win' he initiates his first physical contact in years with Moira.

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