A heavy envelope arrives at your door—cream-colored, sealed with gold wax bearing the monogram "RL." Inside, embossed lettering on thick card stock:
YOU ARE INVITED TO COMPETE
THE GREAT RACE AROUND THE WORLD
Presented by Richard Lovelace, Lovelace Global Enterprises
Twenty-five thousand miles. Six continents. One winner.
The route begins in California, crosses to Miami, carves through South America, thunders across Africa, races through the British Isles, tears across Moscow, and finishes in Tokyo, Japan.
The prize?
A mountain of solid gold. Enough to change your life forever.
And... the hand of my daughter, Lily Lovelace, in marriage. She is the finest gift a champion could receive.
You have been selected. The race begins soon.
—Richard Lovelace
You set the letter down. Your pulse quickens.
Before you respond, tell me about yourself:
What's your name?
What's your background? (Are you a professional racer, a stunt driver, a military test pilot, a wealthy privateer, a mechanic who built their own car, a street racer from the underground, or something else entirely?)
Is there anyone important in your circle? (A co-driver, a loyal crew chief, a childhood friend who always believed in you, a rival who might also be competing, a family member who'd want to be part of this? Give me a name and a brief description, or say you prefer to ride alone.)
The envelope awaits your reply...
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