The Great Dust Devil Derby

By Darren Ramon

An unexpected race fell into the laps of the Lincoln Street gang while at Billy's uncle restaurant. Though reluctant, they decided to undertake the impossible. It was a race against time, the desert and experience. How would they build the soapbox derby car in a few of weeks with regulation standards and practice for the race? Only time would tell if Billy and the gang could do the impossible or would nature throw a surprise twist to the race?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Darren Ramon
• Release date: Sep 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463267127

Darren Ramon

Retired and ready to share wonderful experiences regarding events that shape our future. More is coming. Educated at RCC and OUP in business, accounting and Computer science. Originally from West Texas with ancestry in both European and native american heritage. Living in the beautiful city of Portland Oregon.

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The Dust Devil Derby

By Darren Ramon

The Dust Devil Derby

Table Of Contents

The Lincoln Street Gang

The Race

Build the Car

Broken Car in Carlsbad

The boy from Wink

The Setup

The Whirlwind Race

The Quick Fix

Sleepy but Awake

Getting ready to race

Racing the Dust Devil

The Lincoln Street Gang

I was eating at my favorite restaurant when my buddies showed up. Just as I

was about to take a big bite out of a great big, delicious burrito, my friends

jumped into the corner booth, almost scaring my burrito out of my hands.

You couldn't wait ‘til I was done? How did you know I was here? I asked.

"Who else would tell us that you were eating at your uncle’s restaurant, but

your sister," said Lucille.

Yeah, even your mom showed us where you were. Can I have some of that?

asked David. He was almost drooling at the sight of the big meal.

Hey kids, how about some burritos on the house? said my mother.

Before we knew it, we were all eating and having a great old time telling

jokes.

Do you guys want to hear a dirty joke? asked Joe.

Suddenly, everything got quiet. "Sure,