The Incredible Hulk (1978) s02e04 Episode Script
Ricky
How could you do something like that, Ricky? How could you wreck it? Maybe the big green man Knock it off, Ricky! (ROARING) (IMITATING ENGINE) Ricky's retarded.
People just won't understand.
Now, if you were to drive this car in that demolition derby You gonna win that race and get him a brand new car.
We got to stop the race, the gas couplings Ricky! (SCREAMING) Ricky! NARRATOR: Dr.
David Banner, physician, scientist.
Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have.
Then, an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry.
And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
(ROARS) The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter.
Mr.
McGee, don't make me angry.
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
The creature is wanted for a murder he didn't commit.
David Banner is believed to be dead.
And he must let the world think that he is dead until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.
(ROARS) ANNOUNCER ON P.
A: And this is got to be one of the hottest races this season at Firewind Oval.
We've already seen three spinouts this race.
The competition is fierce, ladies and gentlemen Look out! Oh, that was very close.
Buzz Detter is pulling away.
It looks like he's gonna start passing the rest of field.
He's lapping the others.
Look at that whirlwind go through the pack.
He's passing Barton.
He passes Green.
He's passing last year's champ, Mickey Yoning! Looks like Detter's going to leave them all in the dust.
He's in a real hurry to claim that prize money.
He's lapping Gorman and McMillan.
No one can touch him now.
Looks like Sam Roberts will just have to settle for second place.
Just yesterday Roberts was quoted as saying that he'd wipe up the track with young Detter.
But today Detter's turning the tables on the Roberts brothers.
And it looks like this could be another victory for Buzz.
Buzz Detter right here on the New Mexico Firewind Oval, folks.
Whoa there! Sam Roberts cut off Detter.
He won't let him through.
He's cut him off again.
There goes Buzz, he's trying.
And Roberts still won't let him through.
This is not what you'd call good sportsmanship on Roberts' part, folks.
Unbelievable! Detter is taking a big risk.
Whoa! He made it through! (TIRES SCREECHING) Oh, we got a problem down there on the turn.
Sam Roberts just spun out, folks.
Look at Buzz Detter drive, folks! Buzz Detter has easily set new track records today at Firewind Oval.
The young speedster is putting New Mexico racing on the map That's enough.
Hey, don't mess up my wiring.
Get me outta here.
I'll help you.
Don't worry, I'll get you out.
Hey, what do you think you're doing? Get this retarded kid out of here.
What're you doing, man? You're breaking the door.
Will you stop it? Get out of here! I didn't do anything.
Will you get out of here? Look, don't let them get to you, huh? I knew you were just trying to help.
Is your hand okay? Sure.
I guess.
ANNOUNCER: Buzz Detter takes his victory lap.
That's my brother Buzz.
ANNOUNCER: He's pulling into the winner's circle, where he can collect his prize money and his Hey, what's your name? I'm David.
You You must be Ricky, huh? Oh, yeah.
Buzz got it for me.
I have to wear it all the time or I might get myself lost.
It's pretty, huh? Yeah.
Listen, don't you think you ought to get that hand bandaged up? Well, I don't know.
Buzz told me to be at the winner's circle.
Yeah.
But he wouldn't want it to get infected, now, would he? I guess not.
Come on.
ANNOUNCER: And waiting for him is his mechanic.
Go on, give him a big kiss.
Irene Shane, one happy lady and one heck of a good mechanic.
Hey, look! Saddlebags.
I just made these.
That's really great.
(CAR APPROACHING) Okay, this ought to be as good as new.
But keep it clean now, okay? What a two-bit track.
Only one garage with a lift.
Ricky, where were you? You promised to meet me at the winner's circle.
Ricky, I'm talking to you.
You sure did drive good.
Went right by Sammy Roberts.
Went right by everybody.
Did you see it, Irene? Huh? Yeah.
He drove great, Ricky.
This wheel needs to be realigned.
It's wearing on this side.
Ricky, I'm not that mad.
And then right at the end you went (MIMICKING ENGINE ROARING) Got the black and white flag and Ricky, stop it! Listen.
When I tell you to meet me someplace, you be there.
You understand? Oh, actually, it was my fault that he wasn't there.
Hey, now what'd you do? You cut yourself? I helped the Roberts' brothers.
Ricky, I told you to stay away from those two.
I had to help 'em.
Besides, I got to meet David.
He's my new friend.
I talked him into bandaging his hand.
But it's not that serious.
Yeah? Well, thanks for your trouble.
Oh, that's all right, believe me.
It was no trouble.
Maybe David can eat dinner with us.
Well, I've got dinner with a sponsor tonight.
David understands.
Yeah.
Right.
Look, maybe Maybe some other time, okay? Bye-bye.
Thank you.
Uh-huh.
Bye.
Bye-bye.
We'll be back about 10:00, Ricky.
Don't forget to brush your teeth before you go to bed.
I said we'd be back Sure, I heard you.
And I'm supposed to brush my teeth.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
Right.
You ready? All set.
You planning our dream home? Yeah, if you'd learn to drive a little faster, maybe we could afford it.
Faster? I'm a blur now.
Hey, this guy we're meeting says I could be ready for Daytona.
And we win that, you can have any home you want.
Great.
How about a small Scottish castle? We could bring it over brick by brick and reassemble it.
Can I change my mind about marrying you? Not a chance, buddy.
I'll sue you for breach of promise.
Bye, Ricky.
So long, Rick.
(PEOPLE CHEERING) (IMITATING ENGINE REVVING) Well, that fire screwed up half the wiring.
Give me a hand out here.
Sure.
Well, don't worry about it.
That wiring can be replaced.
What we should've done was quit when we were winning, Sam.
Oh, are you gonna start that again? Yeah, I'm gonna start it again, because it's your fault.
You are the one who turned down Allied Tires, not me, right? Huh? If it wasn't for you, you and I could be PR reps right now.
You don't stop right in the middle of a streak, big brother.
We had fifteen wins coming in here.
Fifteen of 'em.
How was I supposed to know Buzz was gonna show up and beat us in the last three races? Him and that lady mechanic of his.
You ought to be ashamed of yourself, getting beat by a woman.
And that's the truth.
Me? You.
I should be ashamed? Absolutely.
Am I the one out there freewheeling this rig? You are the one putting together this piece of junk, ain't you? Am I the one who stays out till 4:00 in the morning the night before a big race, huh? Am I? Well, there ain't no reason to get all bent out of shape about it.
I'm not bent out of shape.
Come on.
Let's just forget about it and have another beer, huh? What do you say? Beer's gone.
Let's give your liver a break and have a soda pop.
All right, I will give my liver a break and I'll have a soda pop.
If I can show you how? Go ahead.
Hmm? Oh, that's wonderful.
That's terrific.
Some mechanic I got.
Some driver I got.
(BOTH CHUCKLING) (IMITATING ENGINE) That's him on the right, Ricky! (MIMICKING TIRES SCREECHING) All right, you did it.
This is the last lap, Rick.
This is the last lap, Ricky.
You got him.
You're gonna win.
You're the winner! Here he comes! (EXCLAIMING) (PEOPLE CHEERING) You win! (IMITATING FANFARE) Hey! Hey, hotshot.
What can I do for you? You can fix that pop machine.
That sucker is busted.
Come on, teddy bear, get it on.
(IMITATING ENGINE) (BREATHING HEAVILY) (PEOPLE CHEERING) Come on.
(ENGINE REVVING) (INAUDIBLE) Ricky! Ricky! (ENGINE REVVING) (GROANING) Ricky! (GROWLING) (HISSING) (GROWLING) (COUGHING) (GASPING) Who are you? What happened? My eyes are burning.
You're green.
How can you be green? (GRUMBLES) What'd you say? (GROWLS) My throat's burning.
(COIN CLINKING) Aw, come on.
Doggone machine.
Hey, that was pretty neat.
What kind of pop do you want? I have to pay for this extra one.
Not like that.
Now let me show you.
You take these two fingers here See, I can teach you, because Buzz showed me.
People used to laugh at me, before I could do this.
But it's not hard.
You take these two fingers and you put 'em here and you just pull back.
Right.
And now you drink it.
Oh, no.
Buzz's car.
(BURPS) I didn't know Ricky was on our team.
Yeah.
Hey, lookie there.
Looks like the cops let him go.
Come on, Rick.
Get out.
MAC: Oh, what a mess.
It's a lot of damage in there.
You're lucky most of it was on your car.
Lucky? That's only my life you're talking about, Mac.
All right, come on, Buzz, you don't wanna You did go into the garage when I told you not to.
RICKY: Yeah, Buzz.
And you started the car.
Yeah, Buzz.
But How could you do something like that, Ricky? How could you wreck it? Well, maybe the big green man BUZZ: Knock it off, Ricky! I told you I don't want to hear that story about the green man again! Look.
You've never lied to me before.
And if you can't tell me the truth now, then just don't say anything.
I We've got to get some parts for the car.
What good are parts we can't afford? I've got to pay Mac here for his garage and What do you want to do, give up? Look, we'll pay Mac when we win Saturday.
Hello, David.
Hello, Ricky.
(CAR ENGINES REVVING) Some machine.
Listen, Irene's been working on that thing since early this morning.
Another thing.
I'm sorry about the police busting Ricky.
My night watchman didn't know he was your brother.
BUZZ: It's okay, Mac.
The cops were as anxious to turn him over to me as I was to pick him up.
The police? What happened? Looks like Ricky got in and wrecked the car.
Ricky's strong, all right.
But you seen them doors.
Is he that strong? It's weird, all right.
Tires blown and all.
Weird.
It's just a suggestion, mind you.
But, well, maybe you could enter that car in the demolition derby.
I mean, at least you'd pick up a few bucks.
Not a chance.
I've paid those kind of dues, Mac.
Look, if there's anything I can do to help Well If we're going to rebuild her, you can haul parts.
Yeah.
MAC: Sure.
And you can use my truck.
You can have it all day if you need it.
But get back here early tomorrow morning, 'cause you've got tons of work to do before this weekend.
Right.
And, listen, don't sweat paying for this damage.
You just concentrate on winning, huh? Thanks, Mac.
Come on.
Thanks a lot.
It's not as bad as it looks.
You need some new valve covers, a radiator and a little cosmetic work.
Sure, just a little cosmetic work.
Here's the parts we'll need.
(STAMMERING) I'll be happy to get 'em for you, okay? Sure.
Thanks, David.
Okay.
Look, is it all right with you if I take Ricky with me? All right.
But keep an eye on him.
Don't let him wander.
Yeah.
I won't.
I won't.
I can't believe that Ricky did that to the car.
I don't know either.
Hello, Ricky.
What're you reading? My scrapbook.
Oh.
Oh, yeah.
Boy! Buzz really is mad at me.
No.
He's angry with you, Ricky, but he'll get over that.
Look, I I have to go on an errand.
How would you like to go with me? I can't.
But I talked to Buzz.
He said it'd be all right.
He did? Yeah.
And we could help him fix his car.
Fix it.
Yeah, I want to help fix it.
Good.
Ricky.
You said something before about a green man.
I'm not supposed to talk about him.
(STAMMERING) That's okay.
That's all right.
Your brother already brought it up.
Did he hurt you? No.
(SIGHS) But I sure did get in a lot of trouble.
(SIGHING) Come on.
Sure.
Absolutely.
No question.
No problem.
Uh-huh.
You bet, you bet.
Yes, sir, Mr.
Jenkins.
Bye-bye.
So? He will be at the race on Saturday, and we will talk business after.
After you win.
And you better win, little brother.
Allied Tires likes their PR reps to be winners.
Uh-huh.
Better for business that way.
RICKY: Where are we going? DAVID: There's something I'd like to show you.
(VEHICLE STOPS) (DOORS CLOSING) Don't you think that we should get back with these parts for Buzz? We've got time.
What do you think about looking around? By myself? Mmm-hmm.
Do you think it'd be all right, David? Give it a try.
Go on.
You guys did good.
We got lucky.
How's the engine? Thanks to the best mechanic in America, we might get it going.
Do I hear the sound of flattery? BUZZ: Not a chance.
Your head's big enough as it is.
I think what he's trying to say, Irene, is you're about to save the day.
Not to mention his callous skin.
Now, Mr.
Detter, if you don't mind.
I'm gonna go shower my egotistical body.
DAVID: That's some mechanic.
She's helped me win a lot of races.
And she's been more understanding about Ricky than most people would be.
Speaking of which How long you and Ricky been together? I mean, racing and all.
Since he was 16.
Mom had died earlier.
Then Dad had a stroke, and I was stuck in the army.
Ricky had a pretty rough time.
State hospitals, that kind of thing.
Mmm.
I'm gonna make it as a driver.
I'll have the money for Ricky one day.
The facilities exist right now.
And, uh, I already feel that Ricky has to open up.
There's a lot that he could learn, a lot that he should learn.
You're starting to sound like an instant replay of Irene.
Speaking of which, what you heard Ricky say earlier about that green monster of his? Mmm-hmm.
Well, I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention it.
People just won't understand.
Ricky's retarded.
All right.
He's retarded.
But he has a great feeling for art.
Now, maybe he lost something at birth, but maybe he gained something else.
Come on, David, do me a favor.
I know what you're trying to do, but drop it, huh? Ricky and welding just don't mix.
Okay, all right.
Suppose he used metal epoxy.
That would work, wouldn't it? What's the matter, Ricky? Doesn't it look right to you? Look at it again, very carefully.
That's good, Rick.
Boy, we really saw something today, Buzz.
Sculpture.
Sculpture.
Right.
Sculpture.
Sculpture! That's fine, Ricky.
But instead of that welding torch, use this.
It's epoxy glue.
If you want, you can glue some scrap metal together.
But don't get that on your fingers, in your mouth or your eyes.
And always wear gloves.
Hey, Buzz, how's it going with the car? Oh, I bet you guys are real concerned.
Well, you know, I wanna beat you in the race.
I think I'm gonna do it.
But I want to do it fair and square.
I'm real sorry you're not going to be in the race.
We're gonna be in the race.
Irene says we're gonna win.
She'll get the car working.
Well, now, if anybody can do it, Irene can.
Ricky, what'd I tell you about that stuff? Not without gloves.
I'm sorry, Buzz.
I think I just spotted a way that we can slow Buzz down a little bit.
Damn! You can't even mess the car up right.
That epoxy you put in the carburetor ought to have wrecked that thing by now.
Just hang on, little brother.
Hang on.
Just have a little faith now.
"Faith.
" This ain't Sunday school, it's a racetrack.
(ENGINE SPUTTERING) Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
Oh, sounded good.
Sounding good.
Oh, yes, yes, please.
Come on through.
(WHOOPING) Boy! This is all we need.
Take it easy, Buzz.
It's not getting gas.
Well, let me take a look at it and see.
Yeah.
Do that.
BUZZ: What is that stuff? Looks like some kind of epoxy.
Ricky.
I didn't do anything.
Honest.
It hasn't set up yet.
It probably mixed with some of the gas in the engine.
Can you get a new carburetor? You kidding? Too much money.
Man, I should've never listened to you.
Epoxy.
We can fix this carburetor, Buzz.
By tomorrow? Not a chance.
We can if we don't spend today talking about it.
Buzz, it wasn't Ricky.
I really don't want to talk about it.
I'll help you.
Just do what you're told, Ricky.
From now on, just what you're told.
(CRICKETS CHIRPING) RICKY: We'd better hurry, Irene.
The figure eight race has started.
ANNOUNCER: Well, folks, figure eight racing always has been big.
And today's Figure Eight is off to a smashing start.
The crowd is going crazy with this one.
Figure eight racing has got to be one of the most popular sports in these parts.
(ENGINE RUMBLING) You did it.
You did it! That's beautiful.
Hey, how come you didn't wake me up? Well, you've got to win that race today.
You need your rest.
Oh, you.
(CAR ENGINE REVVING) Oh, shoot! What? I got some bad news.
Go on.
They got the car running, man.
I just heard it.
ANNOUNCER: And there goes Nelson.
Wow! That was some tough hit! Sam Wilkins, number 39 takes a side banger.
And 31's completely out of control.
What a race, folks.
But if you think this figure eight is something, then wait until you see our demolition derby, coming up next.
Followed by our main event, the feature race of the day.
Come on, the kid's alone now.
Hey, Ricky.
How's it going, buddy? Just thought we'd drop by and see how everything's going.
(ENGINES REVVING) Where's that hotshot brother of yours? Buzz is coming back in a little while.
He just went to pick up some parts.
Oh.
It sure is too bad, huh, Sam? Ah, it's a shame.
Yeah.
What's too bad? Well, it's just too bad that you wrecked that car, that car will never race again.
Will too.
Sure it will.
No way.
The stock car rules say that if you break down in the garage, you cannot race on the track.
Yep.
Can't race it, Rick.
I don't think so.
Well, it's gospel.
Believe us.
Right, Sam? Would we lie to you, Ricky? We would not do that to you.
Absolutely not.
You just gonna have to junk that car and that's all there's to it.
Yeah.
But there is a way that you can help him, if you hurry.
Come here, Rick.
Listen to this, Rick.
Come here.
Come on.
I don't know, I Oh, Ricky.
Now, this car is no good for anything but the demolition derby.
Now, if you were to drive this car in that demolition derby and win, you could buy Buzz a brand new car! You can do it, too, Rick.
I seen you drive.
You're a good driver.
I don't think so.
Listen.
Do you want to let Buzz down or do you want to help him? You don't want to let him down, do you? You're a good brother, you gonna help him out.
Yeah.
You want to be a good brother, don't you? All you got to do is hop in there, you gonna win that race and get him a brand new car.
You know how to drive a race car, don't you? You can do it.
You can? I've seen you.
You can do it.
Come on, we'll help you.
Let's go.
Let's go for it.
That's a boy, Rick.
Swing that leg in there.
Just get in there and fire that baby up and get her up there.
All right.
Watch them straps now.
All right, we're gonna belt you in here.
I got it.
I got it.
Take good care of him, 'cause he's gonna win himself a race right now.
Yeah.
You all snug in there? Let's fire this baby.
(ENGINE RUMBLING) How're you doing, huh? ANNOUNCER: First group of cars Hey, Ricky! Ricky! For demolition derby, ladies and gentlemen.
So hold on to your seats.
(ENGINE REVVING) You gonna be a good brother, right? You don't want to let Buzz down, do you? Right.
No.
You ought to get out there and help him.
You got to get out there, 'cause you're the best, right? Yeah.
I'm gonna help you, right? Right.
Am I your friend? You're my friend.
You betcha I am.
Now you get out there and you beat everybody, okay? Okay.
We'll push you out.
ANNOUNCER: Here's a late entry.
Buzz Detter just pulled onto the track.
And here comes Sam Roberts.
No love lost between these two.
Looks like we're gonna see some fancy dueling out there today.
(CARS CRASHING) (TIRES SCREECHING) (PEOPLE EXCLAIMING) You asked for action, you're getting action.
Kelly's out for the count.
And Detter takes a hit from Roberts.
(PEOPLE CHEERING) I tell you, we got a hot one going this afternoon, folks.
I've never seen Buzz Detter handle his car quite this way.
But I'll tell you one thing, that Roberts is driving his automobile this afternoon like a man with vengeance in his soul.
Ooh! Look at him give it to Detter's car again.
Roberts is making mincemeat out the field, folks.
There he goes.
After Detter again.
Buzz gets away! Hampton takes a good hit from Martin.
Roberts is still after Detter.
But no luck.
(DAVID GROANING) David.
ANNOUNCER: And now we're getting down to business, folks, as Robert goes after Buzz and misses again.
This is a real duel between Sam Roberts and Buzz Detter.
A real duel.
Ouch! And there goes Lou Jacobs.
He's out.
Buzz? What's Mac talking about? Buzz? No.
Ricky.
Ricky was behind the wheel of the car.
The Roberts brothers put him there.
Buzz must have gone to get a coupling for the gas line.
If the gas in that car leaks, the car will become a torch.
Ricky won't have a chance.
Get to Mac.
Tell him to stop the derby.
(HORN BLARING) That, that Hey, that's my car! Come on.
Buzz! Buzz, Ricky's in there.
Ricky! He's doing all right.
He's been in there longer and hit less than anyone.
He's driving like he was trained to do it.
ANNOUNCER: We have a fire on the field.
Please clear the track for emergency equipment.
(EXCLAIMS) Ricky! (HOARSELY) Ricky! Buzz! Buzz! (ROARING) (ROARING) (PEOPLE EXCLAIMING) Buzz! Somebody help! (ROARING) (BOTH CHATTERING) Hold onto me.
That's it.
A little more.
Come on.
All right.
Let's get out of here before that thing blows.
(SIREN WAILING) (PEOPLE CHEERING) (ROARING) (AUDIENCE MURMURING) You okay? The big green man came back.
I knew he would.
Did you see him? Did you see him? We saw him.
You were right.
Just pick up your gear and get out of here.
Both of you.
You're finished.
I'm sorry about driving your car, Buzz.
I know why you did it.
I wanted to help you.
I know.
How did I do? Well, really, not too bad.
You did better than I ever thought you could.
Hey, you did great.
The button you gave me.
I lost it, Buzz.
I'm really sorry.
That's okay.
Don't worry about it.
You don't need it.
Not anymore.
(SOBBING) (BIRDS CHIRPING) That's very good.
Good.
Fine.
Very good.
I've got to admit you two were right.
This school is just what Ricky needed.
IRENE: I think Ricky will find what he needs here.
Bring your pads with you.
Hello, Ricky.
Hey, David.
How're you feeling? Fine.
I'm real fine.
I just wanted to come by and say goodbye.
I have to leave now.
You won't come to the school and visit me anymore? Well, I'm afraid I won't be able to for a long time.
But I'll write to you.
Miss James, our teacher, she can read for me.
And maybe soon, I can read 'em myself.
I'll bet you can.
What do you think, David? Is it sculpture? Yes.
Sculpture, Ricky.
Real sculpture.
Goodbye, my friend.
People just won't understand.
Now, if you were to drive this car in that demolition derby You gonna win that race and get him a brand new car.
We got to stop the race, the gas couplings Ricky! (SCREAMING) Ricky! NARRATOR: Dr.
David Banner, physician, scientist.
Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have.
Then, an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry.
And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
(ROARS) The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter.
Mr.
McGee, don't make me angry.
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
The creature is wanted for a murder he didn't commit.
David Banner is believed to be dead.
And he must let the world think that he is dead until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.
(ROARS) ANNOUNCER ON P.
A: And this is got to be one of the hottest races this season at Firewind Oval.
We've already seen three spinouts this race.
The competition is fierce, ladies and gentlemen Look out! Oh, that was very close.
Buzz Detter is pulling away.
It looks like he's gonna start passing the rest of field.
He's lapping the others.
Look at that whirlwind go through the pack.
He's passing Barton.
He passes Green.
He's passing last year's champ, Mickey Yoning! Looks like Detter's going to leave them all in the dust.
He's in a real hurry to claim that prize money.
He's lapping Gorman and McMillan.
No one can touch him now.
Looks like Sam Roberts will just have to settle for second place.
Just yesterday Roberts was quoted as saying that he'd wipe up the track with young Detter.
But today Detter's turning the tables on the Roberts brothers.
And it looks like this could be another victory for Buzz.
Buzz Detter right here on the New Mexico Firewind Oval, folks.
Whoa there! Sam Roberts cut off Detter.
He won't let him through.
He's cut him off again.
There goes Buzz, he's trying.
And Roberts still won't let him through.
This is not what you'd call good sportsmanship on Roberts' part, folks.
Unbelievable! Detter is taking a big risk.
Whoa! He made it through! (TIRES SCREECHING) Oh, we got a problem down there on the turn.
Sam Roberts just spun out, folks.
Look at Buzz Detter drive, folks! Buzz Detter has easily set new track records today at Firewind Oval.
The young speedster is putting New Mexico racing on the map That's enough.
Hey, don't mess up my wiring.
Get me outta here.
I'll help you.
Don't worry, I'll get you out.
Hey, what do you think you're doing? Get this retarded kid out of here.
What're you doing, man? You're breaking the door.
Will you stop it? Get out of here! I didn't do anything.
Will you get out of here? Look, don't let them get to you, huh? I knew you were just trying to help.
Is your hand okay? Sure.
I guess.
ANNOUNCER: Buzz Detter takes his victory lap.
That's my brother Buzz.
ANNOUNCER: He's pulling into the winner's circle, where he can collect his prize money and his Hey, what's your name? I'm David.
You You must be Ricky, huh? Oh, yeah.
Buzz got it for me.
I have to wear it all the time or I might get myself lost.
It's pretty, huh? Yeah.
Listen, don't you think you ought to get that hand bandaged up? Well, I don't know.
Buzz told me to be at the winner's circle.
Yeah.
But he wouldn't want it to get infected, now, would he? I guess not.
Come on.
ANNOUNCER: And waiting for him is his mechanic.
Go on, give him a big kiss.
Irene Shane, one happy lady and one heck of a good mechanic.
Hey, look! Saddlebags.
I just made these.
That's really great.
(CAR APPROACHING) Okay, this ought to be as good as new.
But keep it clean now, okay? What a two-bit track.
Only one garage with a lift.
Ricky, where were you? You promised to meet me at the winner's circle.
Ricky, I'm talking to you.
You sure did drive good.
Went right by Sammy Roberts.
Went right by everybody.
Did you see it, Irene? Huh? Yeah.
He drove great, Ricky.
This wheel needs to be realigned.
It's wearing on this side.
Ricky, I'm not that mad.
And then right at the end you went (MIMICKING ENGINE ROARING) Got the black and white flag and Ricky, stop it! Listen.
When I tell you to meet me someplace, you be there.
You understand? Oh, actually, it was my fault that he wasn't there.
Hey, now what'd you do? You cut yourself? I helped the Roberts' brothers.
Ricky, I told you to stay away from those two.
I had to help 'em.
Besides, I got to meet David.
He's my new friend.
I talked him into bandaging his hand.
But it's not that serious.
Yeah? Well, thanks for your trouble.
Oh, that's all right, believe me.
It was no trouble.
Maybe David can eat dinner with us.
Well, I've got dinner with a sponsor tonight.
David understands.
Yeah.
Right.
Look, maybe Maybe some other time, okay? Bye-bye.
Thank you.
Uh-huh.
Bye.
Bye-bye.
We'll be back about 10:00, Ricky.
Don't forget to brush your teeth before you go to bed.
I said we'd be back Sure, I heard you.
And I'm supposed to brush my teeth.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
Right.
You ready? All set.
You planning our dream home? Yeah, if you'd learn to drive a little faster, maybe we could afford it.
Faster? I'm a blur now.
Hey, this guy we're meeting says I could be ready for Daytona.
And we win that, you can have any home you want.
Great.
How about a small Scottish castle? We could bring it over brick by brick and reassemble it.
Can I change my mind about marrying you? Not a chance, buddy.
I'll sue you for breach of promise.
Bye, Ricky.
So long, Rick.
(PEOPLE CHEERING) (IMITATING ENGINE REVVING) Well, that fire screwed up half the wiring.
Give me a hand out here.
Sure.
Well, don't worry about it.
That wiring can be replaced.
What we should've done was quit when we were winning, Sam.
Oh, are you gonna start that again? Yeah, I'm gonna start it again, because it's your fault.
You are the one who turned down Allied Tires, not me, right? Huh? If it wasn't for you, you and I could be PR reps right now.
You don't stop right in the middle of a streak, big brother.
We had fifteen wins coming in here.
Fifteen of 'em.
How was I supposed to know Buzz was gonna show up and beat us in the last three races? Him and that lady mechanic of his.
You ought to be ashamed of yourself, getting beat by a woman.
And that's the truth.
Me? You.
I should be ashamed? Absolutely.
Am I the one out there freewheeling this rig? You are the one putting together this piece of junk, ain't you? Am I the one who stays out till 4:00 in the morning the night before a big race, huh? Am I? Well, there ain't no reason to get all bent out of shape about it.
I'm not bent out of shape.
Come on.
Let's just forget about it and have another beer, huh? What do you say? Beer's gone.
Let's give your liver a break and have a soda pop.
All right, I will give my liver a break and I'll have a soda pop.
If I can show you how? Go ahead.
Hmm? Oh, that's wonderful.
That's terrific.
Some mechanic I got.
Some driver I got.
(BOTH CHUCKLING) (IMITATING ENGINE) That's him on the right, Ricky! (MIMICKING TIRES SCREECHING) All right, you did it.
This is the last lap, Rick.
This is the last lap, Ricky.
You got him.
You're gonna win.
You're the winner! Here he comes! (EXCLAIMING) (PEOPLE CHEERING) You win! (IMITATING FANFARE) Hey! Hey, hotshot.
What can I do for you? You can fix that pop machine.
That sucker is busted.
Come on, teddy bear, get it on.
(IMITATING ENGINE) (BREATHING HEAVILY) (PEOPLE CHEERING) Come on.
(ENGINE REVVING) (INAUDIBLE) Ricky! Ricky! (ENGINE REVVING) (GROANING) Ricky! (GROWLING) (HISSING) (GROWLING) (COUGHING) (GASPING) Who are you? What happened? My eyes are burning.
You're green.
How can you be green? (GRUMBLES) What'd you say? (GROWLS) My throat's burning.
(COIN CLINKING) Aw, come on.
Doggone machine.
Hey, that was pretty neat.
What kind of pop do you want? I have to pay for this extra one.
Not like that.
Now let me show you.
You take these two fingers here See, I can teach you, because Buzz showed me.
People used to laugh at me, before I could do this.
But it's not hard.
You take these two fingers and you put 'em here and you just pull back.
Right.
And now you drink it.
Oh, no.
Buzz's car.
(BURPS) I didn't know Ricky was on our team.
Yeah.
Hey, lookie there.
Looks like the cops let him go.
Come on, Rick.
Get out.
MAC: Oh, what a mess.
It's a lot of damage in there.
You're lucky most of it was on your car.
Lucky? That's only my life you're talking about, Mac.
All right, come on, Buzz, you don't wanna You did go into the garage when I told you not to.
RICKY: Yeah, Buzz.
And you started the car.
Yeah, Buzz.
But How could you do something like that, Ricky? How could you wreck it? Well, maybe the big green man BUZZ: Knock it off, Ricky! I told you I don't want to hear that story about the green man again! Look.
You've never lied to me before.
And if you can't tell me the truth now, then just don't say anything.
I We've got to get some parts for the car.
What good are parts we can't afford? I've got to pay Mac here for his garage and What do you want to do, give up? Look, we'll pay Mac when we win Saturday.
Hello, David.
Hello, Ricky.
(CAR ENGINES REVVING) Some machine.
Listen, Irene's been working on that thing since early this morning.
Another thing.
I'm sorry about the police busting Ricky.
My night watchman didn't know he was your brother.
BUZZ: It's okay, Mac.
The cops were as anxious to turn him over to me as I was to pick him up.
The police? What happened? Looks like Ricky got in and wrecked the car.
Ricky's strong, all right.
But you seen them doors.
Is he that strong? It's weird, all right.
Tires blown and all.
Weird.
It's just a suggestion, mind you.
But, well, maybe you could enter that car in the demolition derby.
I mean, at least you'd pick up a few bucks.
Not a chance.
I've paid those kind of dues, Mac.
Look, if there's anything I can do to help Well If we're going to rebuild her, you can haul parts.
Yeah.
MAC: Sure.
And you can use my truck.
You can have it all day if you need it.
But get back here early tomorrow morning, 'cause you've got tons of work to do before this weekend.
Right.
And, listen, don't sweat paying for this damage.
You just concentrate on winning, huh? Thanks, Mac.
Come on.
Thanks a lot.
It's not as bad as it looks.
You need some new valve covers, a radiator and a little cosmetic work.
Sure, just a little cosmetic work.
Here's the parts we'll need.
(STAMMERING) I'll be happy to get 'em for you, okay? Sure.
Thanks, David.
Okay.
Look, is it all right with you if I take Ricky with me? All right.
But keep an eye on him.
Don't let him wander.
Yeah.
I won't.
I won't.
I can't believe that Ricky did that to the car.
I don't know either.
Hello, Ricky.
What're you reading? My scrapbook.
Oh.
Oh, yeah.
Boy! Buzz really is mad at me.
No.
He's angry with you, Ricky, but he'll get over that.
Look, I I have to go on an errand.
How would you like to go with me? I can't.
But I talked to Buzz.
He said it'd be all right.
He did? Yeah.
And we could help him fix his car.
Fix it.
Yeah, I want to help fix it.
Good.
Ricky.
You said something before about a green man.
I'm not supposed to talk about him.
(STAMMERING) That's okay.
That's all right.
Your brother already brought it up.
Did he hurt you? No.
(SIGHS) But I sure did get in a lot of trouble.
(SIGHING) Come on.
Sure.
Absolutely.
No question.
No problem.
Uh-huh.
You bet, you bet.
Yes, sir, Mr.
Jenkins.
Bye-bye.
So? He will be at the race on Saturday, and we will talk business after.
After you win.
And you better win, little brother.
Allied Tires likes their PR reps to be winners.
Uh-huh.
Better for business that way.
RICKY: Where are we going? DAVID: There's something I'd like to show you.
(VEHICLE STOPS) (DOORS CLOSING) Don't you think that we should get back with these parts for Buzz? We've got time.
What do you think about looking around? By myself? Mmm-hmm.
Do you think it'd be all right, David? Give it a try.
Go on.
You guys did good.
We got lucky.
How's the engine? Thanks to the best mechanic in America, we might get it going.
Do I hear the sound of flattery? BUZZ: Not a chance.
Your head's big enough as it is.
I think what he's trying to say, Irene, is you're about to save the day.
Not to mention his callous skin.
Now, Mr.
Detter, if you don't mind.
I'm gonna go shower my egotistical body.
DAVID: That's some mechanic.
She's helped me win a lot of races.
And she's been more understanding about Ricky than most people would be.
Speaking of which How long you and Ricky been together? I mean, racing and all.
Since he was 16.
Mom had died earlier.
Then Dad had a stroke, and I was stuck in the army.
Ricky had a pretty rough time.
State hospitals, that kind of thing.
Mmm.
I'm gonna make it as a driver.
I'll have the money for Ricky one day.
The facilities exist right now.
And, uh, I already feel that Ricky has to open up.
There's a lot that he could learn, a lot that he should learn.
You're starting to sound like an instant replay of Irene.
Speaking of which, what you heard Ricky say earlier about that green monster of his? Mmm-hmm.
Well, I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention it.
People just won't understand.
Ricky's retarded.
All right.
He's retarded.
But he has a great feeling for art.
Now, maybe he lost something at birth, but maybe he gained something else.
Come on, David, do me a favor.
I know what you're trying to do, but drop it, huh? Ricky and welding just don't mix.
Okay, all right.
Suppose he used metal epoxy.
That would work, wouldn't it? What's the matter, Ricky? Doesn't it look right to you? Look at it again, very carefully.
That's good, Rick.
Boy, we really saw something today, Buzz.
Sculpture.
Sculpture.
Right.
Sculpture.
Sculpture! That's fine, Ricky.
But instead of that welding torch, use this.
It's epoxy glue.
If you want, you can glue some scrap metal together.
But don't get that on your fingers, in your mouth or your eyes.
And always wear gloves.
Hey, Buzz, how's it going with the car? Oh, I bet you guys are real concerned.
Well, you know, I wanna beat you in the race.
I think I'm gonna do it.
But I want to do it fair and square.
I'm real sorry you're not going to be in the race.
We're gonna be in the race.
Irene says we're gonna win.
She'll get the car working.
Well, now, if anybody can do it, Irene can.
Ricky, what'd I tell you about that stuff? Not without gloves.
I'm sorry, Buzz.
I think I just spotted a way that we can slow Buzz down a little bit.
Damn! You can't even mess the car up right.
That epoxy you put in the carburetor ought to have wrecked that thing by now.
Just hang on, little brother.
Hang on.
Just have a little faith now.
"Faith.
" This ain't Sunday school, it's a racetrack.
(ENGINE SPUTTERING) Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
Oh, sounded good.
Sounding good.
Oh, yes, yes, please.
Come on through.
(WHOOPING) Boy! This is all we need.
Take it easy, Buzz.
It's not getting gas.
Well, let me take a look at it and see.
Yeah.
Do that.
BUZZ: What is that stuff? Looks like some kind of epoxy.
Ricky.
I didn't do anything.
Honest.
It hasn't set up yet.
It probably mixed with some of the gas in the engine.
Can you get a new carburetor? You kidding? Too much money.
Man, I should've never listened to you.
Epoxy.
We can fix this carburetor, Buzz.
By tomorrow? Not a chance.
We can if we don't spend today talking about it.
Buzz, it wasn't Ricky.
I really don't want to talk about it.
I'll help you.
Just do what you're told, Ricky.
From now on, just what you're told.
(CRICKETS CHIRPING) RICKY: We'd better hurry, Irene.
The figure eight race has started.
ANNOUNCER: Well, folks, figure eight racing always has been big.
And today's Figure Eight is off to a smashing start.
The crowd is going crazy with this one.
Figure eight racing has got to be one of the most popular sports in these parts.
(ENGINE RUMBLING) You did it.
You did it! That's beautiful.
Hey, how come you didn't wake me up? Well, you've got to win that race today.
You need your rest.
Oh, you.
(CAR ENGINE REVVING) Oh, shoot! What? I got some bad news.
Go on.
They got the car running, man.
I just heard it.
ANNOUNCER: And there goes Nelson.
Wow! That was some tough hit! Sam Wilkins, number 39 takes a side banger.
And 31's completely out of control.
What a race, folks.
But if you think this figure eight is something, then wait until you see our demolition derby, coming up next.
Followed by our main event, the feature race of the day.
Come on, the kid's alone now.
Hey, Ricky.
How's it going, buddy? Just thought we'd drop by and see how everything's going.
(ENGINES REVVING) Where's that hotshot brother of yours? Buzz is coming back in a little while.
He just went to pick up some parts.
Oh.
It sure is too bad, huh, Sam? Ah, it's a shame.
Yeah.
What's too bad? Well, it's just too bad that you wrecked that car, that car will never race again.
Will too.
Sure it will.
No way.
The stock car rules say that if you break down in the garage, you cannot race on the track.
Yep.
Can't race it, Rick.
I don't think so.
Well, it's gospel.
Believe us.
Right, Sam? Would we lie to you, Ricky? We would not do that to you.
Absolutely not.
You just gonna have to junk that car and that's all there's to it.
Yeah.
But there is a way that you can help him, if you hurry.
Come here, Rick.
Listen to this, Rick.
Come here.
Come on.
I don't know, I Oh, Ricky.
Now, this car is no good for anything but the demolition derby.
Now, if you were to drive this car in that demolition derby and win, you could buy Buzz a brand new car! You can do it, too, Rick.
I seen you drive.
You're a good driver.
I don't think so.
Listen.
Do you want to let Buzz down or do you want to help him? You don't want to let him down, do you? You're a good brother, you gonna help him out.
Yeah.
You want to be a good brother, don't you? All you got to do is hop in there, you gonna win that race and get him a brand new car.
You know how to drive a race car, don't you? You can do it.
You can? I've seen you.
You can do it.
Come on, we'll help you.
Let's go.
Let's go for it.
That's a boy, Rick.
Swing that leg in there.
Just get in there and fire that baby up and get her up there.
All right.
Watch them straps now.
All right, we're gonna belt you in here.
I got it.
I got it.
Take good care of him, 'cause he's gonna win himself a race right now.
Yeah.
You all snug in there? Let's fire this baby.
(ENGINE RUMBLING) How're you doing, huh? ANNOUNCER: First group of cars Hey, Ricky! Ricky! For demolition derby, ladies and gentlemen.
So hold on to your seats.
(ENGINE REVVING) You gonna be a good brother, right? You don't want to let Buzz down, do you? Right.
No.
You ought to get out there and help him.
You got to get out there, 'cause you're the best, right? Yeah.
I'm gonna help you, right? Right.
Am I your friend? You're my friend.
You betcha I am.
Now you get out there and you beat everybody, okay? Okay.
We'll push you out.
ANNOUNCER: Here's a late entry.
Buzz Detter just pulled onto the track.
And here comes Sam Roberts.
No love lost between these two.
Looks like we're gonna see some fancy dueling out there today.
(CARS CRASHING) (TIRES SCREECHING) (PEOPLE EXCLAIMING) You asked for action, you're getting action.
Kelly's out for the count.
And Detter takes a hit from Roberts.
(PEOPLE CHEERING) I tell you, we got a hot one going this afternoon, folks.
I've never seen Buzz Detter handle his car quite this way.
But I'll tell you one thing, that Roberts is driving his automobile this afternoon like a man with vengeance in his soul.
Ooh! Look at him give it to Detter's car again.
Roberts is making mincemeat out the field, folks.
There he goes.
After Detter again.
Buzz gets away! Hampton takes a good hit from Martin.
Roberts is still after Detter.
But no luck.
(DAVID GROANING) David.
ANNOUNCER: And now we're getting down to business, folks, as Robert goes after Buzz and misses again.
This is a real duel between Sam Roberts and Buzz Detter.
A real duel.
Ouch! And there goes Lou Jacobs.
He's out.
Buzz? What's Mac talking about? Buzz? No.
Ricky.
Ricky was behind the wheel of the car.
The Roberts brothers put him there.
Buzz must have gone to get a coupling for the gas line.
If the gas in that car leaks, the car will become a torch.
Ricky won't have a chance.
Get to Mac.
Tell him to stop the derby.
(HORN BLARING) That, that Hey, that's my car! Come on.
Buzz! Buzz, Ricky's in there.
Ricky! He's doing all right.
He's been in there longer and hit less than anyone.
He's driving like he was trained to do it.
ANNOUNCER: We have a fire on the field.
Please clear the track for emergency equipment.
(EXCLAIMS) Ricky! (HOARSELY) Ricky! Buzz! Buzz! (ROARING) (ROARING) (PEOPLE EXCLAIMING) Buzz! Somebody help! (ROARING) (BOTH CHATTERING) Hold onto me.
That's it.
A little more.
Come on.
All right.
Let's get out of here before that thing blows.
(SIREN WAILING) (PEOPLE CHEERING) (ROARING) (AUDIENCE MURMURING) You okay? The big green man came back.
I knew he would.
Did you see him? Did you see him? We saw him.
You were right.
Just pick up your gear and get out of here.
Both of you.
You're finished.
I'm sorry about driving your car, Buzz.
I know why you did it.
I wanted to help you.
I know.
How did I do? Well, really, not too bad.
You did better than I ever thought you could.
Hey, you did great.
The button you gave me.
I lost it, Buzz.
I'm really sorry.
That's okay.
Don't worry about it.
You don't need it.
Not anymore.
(SOBBING) (BIRDS CHIRPING) That's very good.
Good.
Fine.
Very good.
I've got to admit you two were right.
This school is just what Ricky needed.
IRENE: I think Ricky will find what he needs here.
Bring your pads with you.
Hello, Ricky.
Hey, David.
How're you feeling? Fine.
I'm real fine.
I just wanted to come by and say goodbye.
I have to leave now.
You won't come to the school and visit me anymore? Well, I'm afraid I won't be able to for a long time.
But I'll write to you.
Miss James, our teacher, she can read for me.
And maybe soon, I can read 'em myself.
I'll bet you can.
What do you think, David? Is it sculpture? Yes.
Sculpture, Ricky.
Real sculpture.
Goodbye, my friend.