Kids: ohh!
Justin: I guess
I shouldn't complain.
I mean, I have lots
to be grateful for.
I have a cool dad,
Although
he's hardly ever home
Because he
has to work 2 jobs:
Teaching college
And painting houses.
Gotta go.
No, that is
not acceptable.
My mom's the greatest.
Tell me, mr. Rifkin,
How would you
like your child
To be treated
like an outcast?
She's like
a mother grizzly.
You know, the kind
that will maul
Anything that messes
with her cubs.
Mm-hmm.
Aah!
No, I'm still here.
Get ready.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
Seth! Time to go!
Justin!
No, money
is no excuse.
Justin:
I live in a good town
With friendly neighbors.
With one
major exception...
Brad!
Old man vic.
You hooligans are gonna
get somebody k*lled.
Who lives all alone
and hates kids.
Seth!
Come on!
Justin: that's
my brother, seth.
He's awesome
at everything he does,
School, sports--
Mom.
And worrying.
Is your stomach
bothering you again?
I hate funerals.
Do I have to go?
Honey, everybody
hates funerals.
It was your great-uncle.
I never even met him.
Well--well, ask
your father, all right?
Where's justin?
Justin:
and this would be me.
If seth is perfect,
Then I'm special.
Which is my all-time
least favorite word.
It's how people say
they don't expect much
From a kid
in a wheelchair.
God, are you
listening?
God.
God.
Who's there?
I thought you knew
everything.
[Thunder]
I don't like
being tested.
Justin.
Justin ross yoder.
Why are you here?
I don't mean to be
disrespectful,
But I think
when you made me,
You messed up.
I don't make mistakes.
Well, somebody
sure did.
I mean, look at me.
You look fine.
Fine?
I'm 12 years old
And already had
My legs are linguine.
I have more stitches
in my head
Than a baseball.
So what do you want
me to do about it?
Isn't it obvious?
Fix me!
Make a miracle.
I mean, you still
do miracles, don't you?
Did anyone ever tell you
you look like
The famous racecar
driver, bobby wade?
Yeah, I get that.
Sheila: justin!
Wait, wait.
Wait, wait!
Justin!
Can't I at least
have a maserati?
What are you doing?
Oh, just thinking.
Bobby wade's gonna
have to get along
Without you, ok?
It's time to go.
[Basketball bounces]
Not in the house.
Where are you going?
Dad said
I could stay home.
Mom, that's not fair.
If seth
doesn't have to go,
Neither should i.
[Church bell rings]
[Organ music plays]
So once again,
we've established
That life isn't fair.
Priest:
we gather here today
To pay tribute
to the memory
Of maynard yoder.
Maynard was known
by many
As a successful farmer,
But he was
much, much more.
A loving husband,
An attentive father,
A longtime
town councilman,
Volunteer fireman,
Church elder,
Amateur ornithologist--
Justin: wow,
great-uncle maynard
Was one amazing guy.
All those great things.
Everybody crying,
I wonder what the minister
would say about me?
Furthermore--
Justin yoder...
Uh...
Um...
What can I say
about justin yoder?
He was 12 years old.
He attended heritage
middle school.
Yeah.
Did I mention he was
Come on, there has to be
something you can say.
This is my moment.
Give me some juice.
Oh, yes.
Justin had a wheelchair.
♪ Hallelujah ♪
♪ Hallelujah ♪
♪ Hallelujah ♪
♪ Hallelujah ♪
One that any
handicapped access ramp
Would be proud of:
Optional offensive wings...
Congregation: ohh.
Custom chrome
moly frame,
High-pressure
clincher tires,
Hard anodized
push rims,
And a tight
turning radius
You just wouldn't
believe.
I think I speak
for all of us when I say
We're gonna miss
that chair.
Hey!
What about me?!
Did I say that out loud?
Guys! I'm gonna
miss warmups.
Is there something
in this family's
Genetic code
that makes us late?
Dad, you're not
coming to my game?
Um, I'm sorry, son.
I can't.
Dad, this is
the conference
championship.
Oh, you're not going?
I promised the neumans
I'd have their place
Painted by graduation
open house.
Mom--
have a good game,
ok?
I told them I'd have
this done.
I can't believe this.
Thanks a lot,
doofus.
Me?
What the heck did I do?
Sheila:
go, seth, go!
Ring them up!
Go for the gold!
Go for the...
Golden arches!
Yeah, you make them
sing, seth!
Seth, halfback
on your tail!
[Cheering]
Justin: if you can't play,
the next best thing
Is being the star's
brother.
And best of all,
When his team wins,
he always takes me
For a victory lap
around the field.
[Cheering]
After a little
celebration with the team,
Of course.
Hey.
Hey!
You were great!
Thanks, thanks.
In your dreams,
sweetheart.
No woman ever
comes between
The beastly rituals
of the yoder men.
Uh, seth?
Aren't we forgetting
something?
Hey.
What about me?
And our final award
Goes to a young man who,
like his father,
Is an outstanding
athlete.
It should come
as no surprise, then,
Carrying on
the family dynasty,
This year's
most valuable player
Seth yoder.
[Cheering]
Hey, out of my way.
That's my big brother.
Yeah!
Yeah!
Justin: when you've spent
half your life in hospitals,
You get used
to the idea of death.
Life?
That I'm still working on.
If just once I could know
what it feels like
To be the big shot,
The guy everyone
cheers for,
The guy who gets
the trophy.
All right, I'll admit
there are a couple
Minor problems
with me winning a trophy.
For starters,
Will I have enough time?
You see, I have this thing
called hydrocephalus.
It makes spinal fluid
build up in my head.
One shunt malfunction,
and unless they get me
To the emergency room
right away...
Well, you get the picture.
Justin, you all right?
Just a headache.
Headache?
Headache?
Headache?!
Justin: no--
I--
easy.
Guys!
Seth,
start the van, ok?
Sure.
I'll get
the suitcases, honey.
You grab my--
Got it!
Yeah.
Justin: no, uh--
Guys!
Did you call
the hospital?
I'm on it.
Do you have
his medication?
Um, check.
Justin: no! Wait!
Mom! Listen to me.
All right, let's go.
Hold it. Hold it!
Stop!
It's not that kind
of headache.
It's just
a thinking-too-hard
kind of headache.
I tried to tell you.
Really.
If you're in an elevator
that's falling,
All you have to do
is jump
Before it hits
the bottom.
Ok, so how do you know
when it hits?
You time the lights.
How? If the cable breaks,
There aren't gonna be
any lights. How?
Justin: that's
the other problem
With winning a trophy...
How?
How does a guy like me--
A refugee from a family
sports dynasty--
Do something spectacular
enough to win a trophy.
It's possible.
Brad, it's
not possible.
Yes, it is.
Oh, brad.
Yes!
Justin:
I mean, why not?
Baseball players
stand around a lot.
Who says a kid
in a wheelchair
Can't play baseball?
Announcer:
it's a huge hit.
Justin goes back.
This ball looks like
trouble.
I don't think
he's gonna reach it in time
Back...back...
Justin: I know
we're messing
With the laws
of physics here,
But hey,
it's my fantasy.
The ball is literally
frozen in mid-air.
[Crowd cheers]
What a guy!
What a trophy!
Just like his dad.
Just like his brother!
Cindy: is not.
Is so.
Brad, it's not.
Hey, guys! Wait up!
Come on, you guys.
But it's not.
Hey.
What's up with
your neighbor?
Ah, old man vic.
They say
he kidnaps kids
And chops them up
in his shed.
I heard he robs graves
And keeps the coffins
in there.
Well, that's true.
There aren't any
lights in the house.
Ever.
That's weird.
Yeah--aah!
Justin,
what do you want?
Look, I get to play
in your league
this summer.
As what, the base?
Vonshriber,
Did your mom have
any kids that survived?
Sorry.
It was just a joke.
Are you sure
about this, justin?
I've played baseball
before.
That was just t-ball.
And only because
mom had them
Change the rules
for you, remember?
This league is different.
So?
We're talking
cutthroat, out-for-blood,
Take-no-prisoners
baseball.
And that's
just the parents.
I can do it.
Hey, maybe we'll
even get to be
On the same team.
You'll have to play
your cards right.
Wait until mom and dad
are real relaxed.
Just follow my cue.
Justin: yes!
This is the big brother
I love and admire.
Bless mom and dad
and justin,
And be with all
the hungry people
in the world,
And no matter
how bad off they are,
Let them know
that they can at least
Be thankful they don't
have to eat this slop
That we're
having for supper.
Amen.
That's not funny.
Myron, tell your son
that that's not funny.
That's not funny.
What exactly is this?
It's minestrone soup.
I had 3 houses to show
this afternoon,
And 2 of my clients
were late
So I had to stop by
the quick-and-go.
What is that?
Oh, looks like
an eyeball.
And I have another
showing at 7:00.
Tonight?
I need the van.
I like it.
What about the truck?
Truck's still
in the shop.
Can't get the part
till tomorrow.
More, please.
How do we get into
these binds?
Mmm. Good.
See? That's the spirit.
I'm glad someone
shows some appreciation.
Oh, come on.
He's just sucking up
Because he wants to play
summer-league baseball.
Justin:
so much for timing.
Summer league?
Hardball?
Better play my ace
in the hole--
Ma grizzly's
endangered cub.
All my friends
are signing up.
And just because I'm
stuck in a wheelchair
Doesn't mean I shouldn't
be allowed to play
Like everyone else.
Can i?
Please?
[Gavel bangs]
Hear ye, hear ye.
Yoder family court
is now in session.
The honorable--
And might I add,
Perfect--
Seth h. Yoder
presiding.
Arguing against
the plaintiff will be
Dastardly dad.
And for the defense,
Magnificent mom.
Begin.
For those of us who
understand the nuances
And intricacies of this
time-honored sport,
The case against
the plaintiff
Is really quite clear.
Much as I would like my...
Physically-challenged
son to participate,
It's just not possible.
Objection. He did
great in pee-wee.
Overruled.
Junior league
is different, mom.
Right, wrong,
Fair, unfair have
nothing to do with it.
You simply cannot play
Competitive baseball
from a wheelchair.
Not even if you're
jackie robinson.
Now, my esteemed
adversary here
Will argue
to the contrary,
But her ignorance
of the rules
Is legendary.
Perhaps I don't know
all the dumb rules
And what those referees do
And why everyone's always
spitting and scratching,
But I do know that this
has everything to do
With what is right
and wrong.
Objection.
What I meant is--
Objection overruled.
Hey, that's my line.
Baseball is a game.
It's about having fun,
Learning to get along,
And if my son
wants to play,
I say that's his right.
And furthermore,
If this jackie robinson
had been allowed
To play in her wheelchair,
She would have been great.
The defense rests.
Justin: case closed
and batter up.
[Gavel bangs]
♪ I don't care
if I ever get back ♪
♪ For it's
root, root, root ♪
♪ For the home team ♪
♪ If they don't win,
it's a shame ♪
♪ For its 1...2... ♪
♪ 3 Strikes, you're out ♪
♪ At the old ball game ♪
Justin: nothing can
stop me now.
No.
Absolutely not.
Justin:
except maybe this.
Why not?
What if he got hurt?
What if any
of the kids get hurt?
You don't understand.
Playing hardball,
throwing overhand,
The insurance companies
already give us grief.
So I'll sign
a release form.
If something happened,
We might have to shut down
the whole league.
It wouldn't be fair
to the other kids.
Justin: uh-oh.
Once again, it's...
[Rahr]
Ma grizzly time.
Fair? You want
to talk about fair?
How about this:
If justin can't play,
then neither can seth.
How's that for fair?
Please sh**t me now.
Be reasonable, sheila.
We already have a league
for special children.
Justin is not special.
Ok? He's typical.
He's--well, except for
the wheelchair thing.
How is he gonna
run the bases?
Play the field?
Justin, tell him how
you hit that touchdown
In pee-wee league.
Home run.
Hmm?
Home run.
Yeah. Yeah.
Well, tell him.
Well...
I...
I...
Seth: it's not
the coach's fault.
He could let
justin play.
Let's face it, mom,
Justin is not typical.
If he's not peeing
in his pants,
He's puking
all over things.
Guys, I'm not dead.
I can hear you.
So justin
can't always control
His bladder
or his gag reflexes,
I mean,
what does it take,
A few minor adjustments?
Yeah, like dad missing
my games to pay off
All the medical bills
justin racks up.
Seth, that's enough.
I'm tired of adjusting.
I don't want justin
at any more of my games.
If he has the right
to be typical,
Then I have the right
to be typical.
Justin: banned.
First from the field,
And now from the stands.
[Racecar engine revs]
Hey, it's not the end
of the world, you know.
Sure, not for you.
You live forever.
So you had a bad day.
You got to
keep your chin up,
Get back in the game.
Never say die.
Is that the best
you can do?
A bunch of tired,
old cliches?
Huh. Most people
seem to prefer that.
Would you rather
have the truth?
Give it a shot.
Truth is, justin,
You're just not
cut out for baseball.
Come to think of it,
I think I'll stick
with the cliches.
As you wish.
Hey, don't you worry.
Your ship will come in.
Success could be
right around the corner.
If at first
you don't succeed,
Try, try again.
Justin:
hmm. "Try, try again."
Absolutely.
Chess!
Seth: chess?
You don't even
play chess.
Yes, I do.
I've been practicing
for almost 3 days.
For what?
Tournament at the park.
Winner gets a trophy
twice the size of yours.
And you think
you're gonna win?
I know
I'm gonna win.
In fact,
I guarantee it.
Seth, come on.
Let's go. We're late.
Come on.
Let's go.
Coming. Coming.
See you later,
huh?
Bye, dad.
What's wrong with seth?
Hmm?
Oh, uh,
nothing. Why?
So where's dad
taking him?
Uh, to the doctor's.
I thought he went
to the doctor last week?
Well, it's, uh,
It's a weekly appointment
kind of thing.
I don't know.
We got to go.
You sure you don't
want me to stay?
Mom, I'm 12.
Hi, I'm justin yoder.
Hi. We have 2 flights,
And 12 to 15.
You're, um, what?
About 10?
Justin: sure,
If it helps me
win a trophy.
About.
Justin: hate to crush one
so young and tender,
But a guy's got to do
What a guy's got to do.
Check.
Checkmate.
Justin:
beaten by an embryo.
I'm such an idiot.
Why did I promise seth
That I'd win a trophy?
Wait a minute.
Who's to say I didn't?
Excuse me.
Can I help you, son?
What's this trophy for?
Goes to the winner
of our annual car show.
Justin:
is that old man vic?
What's he doing here?
It's not even
a full moon.
Is that red car
gonna win?
Vic sauder's corvette.
Not likely.
It's the best car,
hands down,
And he'd give anything
to win.
But people donate
$1.00 a vote
Vic's specialty
isn't exactly
Charming the crowd,
you know?
Hey! He-hey!
Justin: no, but you know
who would be charming,
A kid in a wheelchair.
Hello, neighbor.
What do you want?
Justin: to roll away
screaming.
To help you win
a trophy.
Woman: here you go.
Thank you.
Man: good luck, kid.
Thanks.
Older man:
here you go, son.
Thanks for your vote.
All right,
what's in it for you?
Your trophy.
That is outrageous.
Go away.
I don't need your help.
Fine. Suit yourself.
Justin: 3...2...1.
He's mine.
Over here, folks.
Vote for the best
in the show.
'58 Corvette.
All original equipment
In mint condition.
Of raw power.
V-8 block with
counterweight
crankshaft.
Accelerates
from zero to 60
In 5 seconds flat.
Right over here,
folks.
Vote for the best
in the show.
Justin.
Hey, dr. Kwan.
How's seth?
I don't know.
Why do you ask?
Well, didn't he
just have
An appointment
with you?
No, not with me.
Nice car.
Justin:
no appointment?
That's weird.
Why would mom say he did?
Congratulations.
Great car.
If your car's so great,
Why don't you
just drive it?
Potholes the county's
too cheap to fix,
Bugs that eat your paint
like acid,
Fool drivers
on car phones
When they should be
keeping
Their dad-burned eyes
on the road.
Justin:
sorry I asked.
So where's
my trophy?
They said they'd be
mailing it to me
After they get it engraved.
With my name on it?
A deal's a deal.
How long will it take?
Said about a week.
Justin: I've already
waited 12 years.
I guess I could wait
a little longer.
I mean, it's not like
I don't trust
old man vic.
I don't trust
old man vic.
Justin:
only 5 days.
Nothing
to worry about yet.
Except seth.
How many
doctor appointments
Does that kid need?
This calls for a little
detective work.
An appointment slip,
A bill, or a--
So here's where they
hid that.
Break a window or 2
and parents freak out.
Break a window or 2
and parents freak out.
Strawberry-scented
massage oil.
Justin:
this is a mystery
I don't even want
to think about.
Yes!
Hello? Dr. Wagner's
office?
Hi. I'm doing a project
for school,
And I need to ask you
some questions.
Summer school.
What exactly kind
of doctor's office
are you?
I mean, why would
people come there?
Really?
No kidding.
Nope.
No more questions.
Justin: hmm.
Looks like
my big-shot brother
Isn't so perfect
after all.
Ok, so are you having
a good drainage day
Or a bad drainage day?
Good.
Any headaches?
Only when I do this.
Aah!
Everything else normal?
Mmm, let's see.
In the past week,
I've barfed 3 times,
Had one bowel blunder.
Yup, I'd say
pretty much right on.
Hey!
I'm looking
for your brother,
The kid in the wheelchair.
Oh, uh, he's
not home right now.
Is there a problem?
Is there a problem?
Hey, would you guys
get the rest of these?
Yup.
Wasn't that
old man vic?
Yup.
Did he say what he wanted?
Nope.
Can you say anything
but yup or nope?
Yup.
Was he holding anything?
Yeah, it was a box.
Justin. Justin,
hold still.
You're making
your straps bind up.
Was the box
short and fat
Or long and thin?
Yup.
Short and fat?
Nope.
Yes!
Justin.
Hey, hey! Justin!
Aren't you gonna help me
with these groceries?
Nope!
Justin: all right,
I admit,
The right thing to do
would be wait,
To be patient,
But this is
a public road.
I mean, a kid has a right
to go out for a roll,
And when you're passing by,
It wouldn't be right
not to call on a neighbor.
Mr. Sauder.
Mr. Sauder.
[Thunk]
[Thunk]
Mr. Sauder!
Mr. Sauder.
Mr. Sauder!
Justin: huh,
he's a racecar fan.
He can't be all bad.
Yes!
Trophies are made
of metal.
Finally.
It's mine,
all mine.
Uh...
No. No!
No, stop!
No!
[Gavel bangs]
Hear ye, hear ye.
The yoder family court
is once again in session.
Prosecuting the defendant
Will be the distinguished
And undefeated
law firm of...
Mom and dad.
Hey. Who's gonna
defend me?
No takers. Begin.
[Gavel bangs]
Isn't it true
that on june 17th
You snuck into
victor sauder's garage
Without permission?
Sheila: and that you
intended to steal
From his garage
This box containing
this intake manifold?
I thought it--
I thought it
was a trophy.
Then to cover your tracks,
You trashed the garage,
Causing several hundred
dollars worth of damage.
It was an accident.
Just what do you have
to say for yourself,
Young man?
Help.
[Gavel bangs]
The jury will now
read their verdict.
[Whispering]
shh!
Hey, no fair.
It's supposed to be
a jury of my peers,
Not of my parents.
Myron:
we the jury find
justin ross yoder
Guilty as charged
And sentence him
to be chained
in a dark dungeon,
Tortured on the rack,
Burnt at the stake,
And not allowed
to keep vic's trophy.
What?
No trophy?
So shall it be.
♪ Well, I been workin'
in a coal mine,
goin' down, down ♪
Justin: actually,
they sentenced me to
hard time working for vic
Till I paid off the damages.
All right, first
I want you to clean up
All this garbage
that you made.
Put it in the dumpster
behind the building.
Justin: frankly,
I would have chosen
the dungeon.
Next, you fix
the border
on the garage
And, uh, cut
all the hedges.
You can fix that
fence over there...
Then you can,
uh, take this
garbage out.
What's in the shed?
That's privacy.
You keep out.
[Tea kettle whistles]
So, you see nothing
wrong with the fact
That our son crashed
mr. Sauder's car?
No, I didn't
say that.
What I said was
he's just a kid.
Things happen.
Maybe.
I guess I'm
more disappointed
in his mother.
What more
can you do?
I wish I knew.
You're crazy,
you know that?
Huh? You know?
Oh, I'm also late.
What? Oh, no,
do you have to?
Come on, we're
all alone for once
in our lives.
Oh, I wish.
But I can't.
Oh, I have
houses to show,
bills to pay,
You know.
Superwoman,
I know.
Why does that feel
more like an indictment
than a compliment?
No, I didn't
mean that.
No, no, I know
what you meant.
I just--maybe
that's the point.
You just want justin
to have everything
other kids have.
There's nothing
wrong with that.
There could be.
Maybe I'm pushing him
too hard.
Maybe he's just
trying to live up
to my expectations.
No.
No.
I gotta go.
I'm done
with the garbage.
Want me to clear out
the shed next?
Nope. Shed is
fine as it is.
You're done
for the day.
So, what do you
think's in the shed?
How should I know?
He has to be hiding
something major.
Why else would he be
so weird about it?
Maybe he is
a mass m*rder*r,
And it's dead bodies
hangin' from hooks.
Ugh.
Go to sleep,
justin.
Justin: god,
it's me again.
God: what now?
You lose a sock?
Boom-box batteries
go dead?
Or did you just sprout
your first zit?
Whoa.
Some deity woke up
On the wrong side
of his bed.
Yeah, well,
you try listening to
an ungrateful creature
Complain about
his hangnail while
the world is run amok
With w*r, famine,
and injustice.
Maybe you should
do something about
those things, too.
Your marshmallow's
on fire.
In my line of work,
You gotta burn one
every once in a while.
You know what I mean.
So, what's on your mind?
I guess I always
thought there was
some kind of plan,
Some rhyme or reason
for things.
You know, if I
believe hard enough,
Things would
work out.
What makes you
think there's not?
What possible reason
could you have
For me to be
stuck working
at old man vic's?
I mean,
I've defended you
numerous times
Against
the chaos theory.
Thank you.
But it's
getting tougher.
You've gotta
give me something
to work with.
Marshmallow?
[Alarm clock ringing]
[Stops ringing]
[Hammering]
It's a hot day.
Thought you could
use a snack.
Thanks.
They might could use
a little soakin'.
I had 'em sittin'
around a spell.
Justin: spell?
How do you
spell petrified?
You're a hard worker.
I thought you'd be
full of excuses.
I guess it's not easy
Being stuck in
that wheelchair all day.
I don't know.
What's it like
walking?
What's wrong with you?
Cerebral palsy?
I knew a kid
like that one time.
Spina bifida.
Spina bifida.
That some kind
of disease?
Birth defect.
It's a spinal cord
thing.
My nerves won't
work my legs,
And the water won't
drain off my brain.
You see, I have
a plastic shunt
in my head,
And if it
doesn't drain,
It's adios,
sayonara,
Cash in your
chocolate chips.
Huh.
That don't scare you?
I take
an existential
point of view
That life and death
are just arbitrary
states of being.
You puttin' me on,
right?
I memorized
that once
Because I get
asked so often.
Heh heh heh.
That's a good one.
You're quite a kid.
I got some errands to run.
Now, can I trust you
to handle things here
By yourself
for a while?
Sure.
All right.
All right.
All right.
The mother lode.
The mother lode.
"Soap box derby."
"Soap box derby."
"Soap box derby."
"Soap box derby."
Get out!
I warned you
to stay away.
I want you
off my property.
But I was just--
Now!
Myron:
this pie is so good.
Just had to
walk away,
Until I got home,
I don't know.
I've got an idea.
How about we take turns
telling each other
about our days?
What a great idea.
Yeah, mom, didn't you
just show some houses?
I was thinking about
more unusual things.
Dad, didn't your
college department just
get a research grant?
Something about
using fruit flies
for genetic coding?
Yeah, but it's
kind of technical.
Technical is good,
And don't leave out
any details.
The genetic code is
quite complicated.
I want to race
soap box derbies!
Justin:
so much for subtlety.
It's the coolest
thing in the universe,
And it's finally
something I can do,
No problem,
and if you say yes,
I promise
I'll never ask you
For anything ever again.
Sure. Why not?
Really?
Well, we have to
first check it out
To make sure
it's safe, but..
Justin:
no family court?
No third degree?
Parents.
Just when you think
you have them pegged.
Where'd you get
this soap box derby
idea, anyway?
Uh...
Vic, sort of.
Well, that's great.
Vic can show us
the ropes.
Sure, or we
can figure out
the ropes on our own.
Why? We're busy,
And vic could stand
some human contact.
We could k*ll
Justin: k*ll being
the operative word.
Perfect.
Yeah, perfect.
Justin, you can
race the dishes in,
And seth, you can
wash and dry.
You know what
I'm in the mood for?
What's that?
Strawberries.
Strawberries.
Perfect.
Why would they
keep strawberries
in the bedroom?
Believe me,
you don't want to know.
Justin: doesn't
that stuff taste nasty?
Oh, it's all right.
How come you keep
getting stomachaches?
I don't know,
pressure.
Pressure?
What pressure?
It's the summer.
You're 14 years old.
I don't know.
Things like baseball.
Really?
Playing baseball
stresses you out?
No, justin,
not baseball,
things like it.
Like what kind
of things?
Like none-of-your-business
things.
[Sheila hums]
Is that what you're
wearing to work?
Dress for success.
Can I bring
some of these
over to vic?
Well, sure.
About this
soap thing.
You mean soap box.
Hmm?
Soap box.
Oh, yeah, um...
You don't have to,
you know.
I mean,
I'm ok either way,
You know...justin.
[Door closes]
What do you want?
To apologize.
I'm sorry
for sneaking
in your shed.
I had no right.
What's done is done.
Is there
somethin' else?
I want you
to teach me about
soap box racing.
No.
Why not?
Why should i?
Because you're
the only one
that can,
And because
this might be
the only chance
I ever have to be
good at something.
You don't know
what you're askin'.
All I'm asking is
for you to help me
get started.
Will you?
I'll think about it,
And that's
the best I can do.
Go on home.
Hey, hey.
You can leave
the cookies.
Yes.
Woman: on your marks,
Get set...
Go!
That's it?
This is just
a practice run,
But you can
get the gist.
No, I mean, that's
all you have to do?
Sit in a pretend car
and roll down a hill?
You have to steer.
Yeah, well so does
a kid in a tricycle.
At least
he's pedalling.
Soap box derby
isn't a sport,
it's gravity.
Shut up, seth.
Come on, let's
check out the pits.
I mean, who do they
put on the posters,
Sir isaac newton?
Dad, tell seth
he's not funny.
Seth, you're
not funny.
So, what makes
this competitive?
Well, the steering
for one.
Every tiny swerve
creates friction
Which wastes
precious time.
The best drivers
learn to check
The bumps and rolls
in the road
Just like
a golfing green.
Justin: why are they
weighing the cars?
Keeps things fair.
The total weight
of the car plus driver
Must be exactly
the same thing.
How much
do you weigh?
That's not good
for football,
But it's
an advantage for
a soap box derby driver.
Why?
Well, each car
and driver must weigh
exactly 250 pounds.
Typical car weighs
Gives you about
to play around with.
Play around with?
Yeah. Where you place
the metal weights
in these cars
Can help shave off
a couple of hundredths
of a second.
Yeah, but how much
difference
could it make?
Well, a lot
when the average
margin of victory
Is less than
a tenth of a second.
These are the tricks
you'll learn as
you go along.
You know, some
people swear that
a black nose cone'll
Help make
the car go faster.
Ah-ah-ah-ah.
Looking in somebody
else's car is
a definite no-no.
You know, I'd like
to check out if...
Nice car.
I'm not allowed
to talk to
the other drivers.
I'm not a driver.
I guess not.
Well, at least
not yet,
But I'm gonna be.
Really?
Good luck.
Thanks.
So, do you have
any special advice,
You know,
on how to win?
Yeah.
Don't get matched up
against me.
What's with that?
They're keeping
the ball bearings warm
by spinning the wheels.
Saves a millisecond
in time.
Some races allow it,
some don't.
Man: heat 12.
Drivers, are you ready?
Can we go check out
the finish line?
Yeah.
I'll walk him down.
What a bunch
of losers, huh, dad?
This is great.
We're gonna have fun.
Dad.
Dad.
Come on.
Justin: whoa,
this is so cool.
What do we do next?
What do you mean we?
You.
But...
Hey, I kept
my promise.
I got you started.
I don't just
want to start.
I want to win.
I have to win.
I can't do this,
Not again.
Why?
It's personal.
This has something
to do with your
daughter, right?
That was her racer
in the shed.
That's none
of your business.
Why? Why can't
you just tell me?
I can't
because I can't.
Look, kid,
I'm tellin' you
the way life is.
I won't help you
because I can't.
Will you just go on
and let me be, please?
Let me be.
D-1, there's supposed
to be 4 of them.
No, but what is d-1?
It's a...
A lock nut.
What do we need
a lock nut for?
Justin: I won't lie to you.
Building a racer isn't easy.
It's sort of a cross between
the manhattan project,
The 3 stooges,
And the titanic.
And the titanic.
Myron: turn right.
Turn left.
Turn right.
Turn left.
It works.
What's next?
The rear axle.
I was just returning
your cookie tin.
You can stay
if you want to.
Yeah, we could
use your help.
No, I can't.
I got things to do.
Yeah, ok.
Rear axle, this time
you drill, ok?
Ok.
Hey, what're
you doin'?
You can't
drill holes till
you check for square.
The instructions
didn't say that.
Instructions
are for slackers
and wannabes.
If you don't
square the axle,
Your car will be
in a constant bind.
You'll find yourself
lookin' at your
opponent's backside.
Here.
Let me show you how.
Vic: there you go.
Vic: there you go.
Care to talk
about it?
Suddenly dad
can postpone all
his painting jobs?
It stinks, mom.
Honey.
You've been winning
championships
forever--
Baseball,
basketball, soccer--
And this is
your brother's
opportunity to shine.
What if he
doesn't win?
We don't expect
justin to win,
Just to have fun.
You can understand
that, can't you?
What, not workin'
on the racer?
Uh, actually I am.
Oh.
But maybe you can
help me with this.
Since justin can't use
the standard foot brake
To stop this thing,
I have to
figure out a way
For him to
stop his car.
Any ideas?
Dynamite?
That could work.
It might be a little
messy, though.
Dad, you don't
have to work
tonight, right?
Right.
So you're coming
to my game, no problem?
No problem.
Dad.
This is big.
Both teams
are undefeated,
and I'm pitching.
I really want
you to come.
I promise
I'll be there, ok?
I promise.
Johnstons are here.
You guys ready to go?
Uh, you take the boys.
I'll bring the van, ok?
Honey.
Look, if I
don't figure out
this brake thing,
Justin's gonna miss
his first race.
He's countin' on me.
So is seth.
I'll be there.
Scout's honor, ok?
Huh?
Sheila: go, seth!
Knock it
out of here!
Hit a big one!
Make it a rounder!
Go, seth! Whoo!
Mom, it's just
batting practice.
Save some
for the game.
Can't.
Yelling for 2.
sh**t it
all the way!
Tie it up!
Fence it in!
[Brake clicks]
That's it.
[Crowd cheers]
Strike 3,
you're out!
Myron: that should
be tight enough.
That'll work.
Yeah.
I dub thee
the justin brake.
No, just high-five.
Yeah. Ha ha ha!
That's a home run.
Ha ha ha!
What?
What?
Where's seth?
Garage.
You think
I should go
out there?
I think you
should explain
Why you missed another
one of his games,
Because god knows
I can't.
By the way,
he pitched a no-hitter.
By the way,
he pitched a no-hitter.
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
You know, I don't know
what would be harder,
Being a kid
in a wheelchair or...
Being that kid's
brother.
Being that kid's
brother.
You know,
when your mom
and I got married,
I had this dream
That I would
have a family
That did
all the things
that I loved to do
When I was a child--
Playin' ball,
ridin' bikes,
Hike down
to the grand canyon.
But everything
changed the day
justin was born.
Well,
not everything.
I still wanted to be
the greatest dad
In the whole
universe,
But it was all
new territory to me.
And when...
It came
to sports,
I don't know.
Somethin' deep
inside of me
said that...
If I couldn't cheer
for both of my sons,
I shouldn't
cheer for either.
Hey.
So, basically
it all comes down
to the same old thing.
You miss my games
because of justin.
[Door closes]
All clear?
Ready, justin?
Vic: let's do it.
Go get 'em,
champ!
Go right!
Turn it!
Turn it towards me!
Correct! Turn it!
I'm trying!
No, no, no!
No, no, no,
the other way!
The other way!
I'm trying!
Turn! Come on!
Turn, turn, turn!
Turn, turn!
I can't!
Come on back!
Come on!
Use your brake!
Brake, brake!
Stop it!
Justin!
Justin!
Aah!
No!
I'll put him back.
How can a kid who's
spent his entire life
In a wheelchair
not be able to steer?
Myron,
he feels
bad enough.
Ow.
No wonder
he can't steer.
Harness wires
got crossed.
What? Huh?
See, you turn
the steering wheel
to the left,
The wheels go right.
How could that be?
You did it.
Seth: did what?
Messed up
the steering
on my racer.
I didn't touch
your stupid racer,
justin.
Yes, you did.
You made me wreck.
If you wrecked,
it was your own fault.
Yeah, justin,
why would he
mess up your racer?
Because he's
jealous that dad
helped me build it.
Oh, that is such a crock.
You're afraid
I'll win.
You couldn't win
if you wanted.
Says who?
Everybody.
Mom and dad
are only going along
Because they
feel sorry for you.
Yeah? I may be crippled.
At least I'm not crazy.
I'm not crazy.
No? Then how come
you see a shrink?
That's right.
My brother
the big shot.
Shut up, justin.
Nuts, cuckoo,
Don't do this, justin.
Completely wacko.
Seth, stop it!
Go on, big shot,
hit me!
Just once...
Just once I wish
I could beat you up
Like a regular brother,
But I can't because
you're special.
Am not.
Because of you,
we can't go on vacations
like real families.
Because of you,
we're always broke.
Shut up.
You want to know why
I go to therapy, justin?
It's because I'm
sick of all the hassle,
And I'm sick of you.
So get a lobotomy.
I hate you.
I wish you were dead.
Oh, seth.
Justin: all right.
So seth is never
gonna speak to me again.
At least there's
somebody I can talk to.
God! Hello?
God!
Where are you?
It's in your
job description.
You have to talk to me.
God!
God?
Justin: I feel even worse
about what I said to seth,
But how was I
supposed to know
Dad crossed
the harness wires by accident?
No.
Nothing like being wrong
to shake a guy's confidence.
Oh, man.
I love you.
We love you.
Come on, now.
Focus.
All right now,
this is not a disco,
So don't be movin'
in there and dancin'.
Get set...
Go!
Go!
Go!
This is horrible.
I'm gonna crash.
What was I thinking?
Come on, guide right.
Hey, nice correction.
Maybe I'll make it
after all.
I'm gonna finish!
I'm gonna finish!
Buddy, way to go,
justin!
I did it!
I did it!
I did it.
I finished!
I actually
finished a race!
Look at your mom!
Whoo!
Isn't it great?
Boy, you're
fantastic!
♪ When I think ♪
♪ How life used to be ♪
♪ Always walking
in the shadows ♪
♪ Then I look ♪
♪ At what you've given me ♪
♪ I feel like dancing
on my tiptoes ♪
♪ I must say ♪
♪ Every day I wake ♪
♪ And realize
you're by my side ♪
♪ I know I'm truly ♪
♪ Blessed ♪
♪ For everything
you've given me ♪
♪ Blessed ♪
♪ For all
the tenderness you show ♪
♪ Do my best ♪
♪ With everything that's in me ♪
♪ Blessed ♪
♪ To make sure you never go ♪
♪ Blessed ♪
♪ With love and
understanding ♪
♪ Blessed ♪
♪ When I hear
you call my name ♪
Yes!
Yes!
Justin!
I won!
♪ I'm sure you feel
the same ♪
Justin: try, try again
turned out to be
Pretty good advice
after all.
But even though
I'm getting better,
I still don't have
a trophy.
This is the last race
of the season.
One last chance.
And I really need
everything to go right.
Myron:
all right. [Groans]
This is it.
I can feel it.
You realize
if we win today
That we qualify
for the nationals
in akron, don't you?
Uh-huh.
You know, I think
it's really great
That you're into
this soap box thing.
What, do I hear
a "but" coming?
But I think your
expectations might be
too--too high.
This will be great.
Vic has showed me
a better way to place
the weights and--
Whoa, whoa, whoa,
reality check.
Justin is the one
racing, not you.
I know.
I'm just excited
for him, that's all.
Even if he loses?
He won't.
What if he does?
It's not a big deal.
It's just
his first year.
And I don't want it
to be his last.
This could be
a very good thing
for justin,
Or it could be very bad.
I'll behave,
I promise, ok?
P.a.: Welcome,
ladies and gentlemen,
To the tri-state regional
soap box derby finals.
Justin: this is it.
I'm in the finals
And in total,
absolute agony.
One way I deal with pain
Is to focus my mind
on something else.
♪ Trophy, trophy ♪
♪ Trophy ♪
That's it,
stay focused.
Think you can do it?
Are you all right?
Justin: yes,
except for the fact
That my brain's
about to explode.
Yeah, I'm fine.
P.a.: And in lane one,
A rookie from
goshen, indiana,
I'm sure we're gonna see
an awful lot more of,
Justin yoder.
[Cheering]
Official: racers,
are you ready?
♪ Trophy, trophy ♪
♪ Trophy, trophy ♪
♪ Trophy, trophy ♪
♪ Trophy, trophy ♪
Official:
on your mark...
♪ Trophy ♪
Get set...go!
Go, justin!
Trophy...
Trophy.
Stay low, stay low,
stay low!
Come on, justin!
Whooo!
Justin: tro...phy.
Tro...phy.
Something's wrong.
[Heartbeat]
No, no!
P.a.: Ladies and gentlemen,
please remain in the stands
And behind the barrier.
Sheila: justin!
Excuse me,
that's my brother.
Leave the accident area
clear so that e.m.t....
Look out!
Move, move!
Move! That's my son!
Is he ok?
Come on, justin.
Call an ambulance.
Justin.
Justin.
Buddy?
Buddy?
P.a.: Dr. Patterson
to the o.r. Please, stat.
Dr. Patterson to the o.r.
Please, stat.
Let's go.
Doctor:
steve, let me know
when you get him down.
What could be
taking so long?
I don't know.
There she is.
How is he?
They drained the fluid.
He's stable,
but his shunt has
to be replaced again.
Oh.
He's gonna be
all right, though?
He got here just in time.
What I can't
figure out is how,
After all these operations,
Justin could ignore
the signs that his shunt
was malfunctioning.
Justin could ignore
the signs that his shunt
was malfunctioning.
Hello, justin.
Justin: so this is it.
I bit the b*llet,
Went to the big derby
in the sky.
God?
[Chuckles] uh, no.
Let's say they call
richard petty
"the king,"
And unser sr.
Is "big al."
Earnhardt is
"the intimidator,"
But me...
Most folks just
call me bobby.
Bobby...wade?
It's really you?
Heh heh.
Then this isn't heaven.
Nope. No,
although I do think
The tv has
a video game hookup.
How did you know my name?
Well, vic sauder
gave me a call.
You know vic?
Oh, yeah,
ace mechanic.
He worked
on my racecar
once upon a time.
No kidding? Mine, too.
Oh, yeah?
Say...
Can I ask you
something?
Driver to driver?
sh**t.
You see, lately I've
been having trouble
on the straightaways.
Vic says
you're a natural,
So you got any tips?
Well, the main thing is,
You really have to focus.
Focus, huh?
[Clicks teeth]
You mean, um...
Like this?
No. You're gripping
too hard.
It's more like
shaking hands,
Like you and the car
are best friends.
Ah.
Yeah, that's much better.
Now, I have a couple
of questions for you.
Go ahead.
Machine: hello, you've
reached the yoders.
Please leave a message
at the sound of the beep.
[Beep]
Man: uh, hello.
This is randall gray
From the all-american
soap box derby association--
Yoder residence.
Is this, uh, justin?
No, this is his
older brother.
Can I help you?
Uh, well, yes,
maybe you could
deliver a message
To your brother for me.
Uh--
[Engine roars]
[Screeches]
Hey, my man,
you awake?
No big deal.
Operation number 25.
Mom!
So what's the news?
Well, the doctor says
you're good as new,
maybe even better.
I meant the race.
Did I win?
You had him for
the first 943 feet.
I guess there's
next year.
Yeah, well, if we're
going to race again,
We have to have
a couple of rules,
First being safety.
From now on,
if your head hurts,
You have
to come tell us.
Is that a deal?
Deal.
And if you do race,
It's because
it's something
you want to do.
Your mom and I are
gonna be proud of
you no matter what.
That's right.
Racing is the best thing
that's ever happened to me.
I was so close.
And with the tips
bobby wade gave me,
I'd be a lock.
Bobby wade
gave you tips?
Yeah. He was just here.
See, this is
what worries me.
You know, you haven't
been yourself
Since this whole
thing started.
You've been
sneaking around,
telling stories.
Really, he was just here.
He even took my bedpan
for good luck.
Your bedpan?
Which reminds me.
Could you call the nurse?
Hey.
Hey, hey, bro.
Welcome home.
Hey. Anything happen
while we were gone?
Uh, nope.
No messages, huh?
The clemens were
supposed to let me know
If I could start on
their house this week.
No.
[Beep]
Randall: uh, hello,
this is randall gray
From the all-american
soap--
Uh, that's nothing.
They, uh, just
called to wish
justin well.
Well, let's let him
hear it.
The kid
who beat justin
had to drop out.
They want justin
to take his place.
Yes! Yes!
You mean I'm going
to nationals?
Aaah! Ha ha ha!
Whooo!
Yes!
Whooo!
Yes, you're going,
buddy. You're going.
I can't believe
you guys are gonna
let him race again.
Why not?
What are you, dense?
Look, seth,
I've been really
patient with you
the last 2 weeks--
Oh, great, another
stinking lecture!
I'll handle this.
Seth, what's going on?
I don't want
to talk about it.
Well, I do.
This family has a problem,
we work things out.
Why can't you let justin
have this one thing?
Why do you have
to be so selfish?
Fine, then let him
crash again.
Ok, look.
It was a one-time accident.
The doctor says
he's gonna be ok.
Am I the only one
who cares,
Who's afraid
he's gonna die?
We all care, ok?
That's why we want
justin to get to do
What other kids
get to do.
We'd never let him
do anything
That was
that dangerous.
You know that.
With justin,
everything
is dangerous.
When he was a baby,
I couldn't even
hold him
Because
it wasn't safe.
Now every time he goes
to the hospital,
I don't know if he's
ever coming back.
Come on, hey.
Hey. Where's vic?
Ah, he's late.
How about that? For once,
we're the ones on time.
[Car horn honks]
Whoa, check it out!
I'm thinking every convoy
needs a pace car.
Ha ha ha ha ha!
[Honk honk]
I should have done this
a long time ago.
Heh heh.
What happened
to the potholes?
I guess you showed me
a way around them.
You were right
about the shed.
That racer belonged
to my daughter becka
before she died.
What happened to her?
Swimming accident.
Week before
nationals.
My wife died
a year later.
Doctors said it was
this and that,
But I knew it was
a broken heart.
I wanted to die,
but I just didn't
have the courage.
Just crawled up
into a ball and...
Forgot to care.
Ha ha! I was doing
pretty good, too,
Till you come
busting into
my garage.
I'm sorry.
Sorry? It was
the best thing
That could have
happened to me.
Really?
Yeah. Yeah,
got to know you,
See what you
go through,
How you just
keep going.
You got me
and my car
Back up and
on the road again.
So potholes,
bird doo-doo--
Ha ha ha ha ha!
We're ready
for anything.
We're ready
for anything.
Whoa! This is
so amazing.
Yeah, it sure is.
Who's that?
It's bill guntman.
Champion.
He's got a kid
in this race,
The odds against us
just went up.
Darn.
Ta-da!
New paint job,
hah?
Oh, and I got these
for everyone.
♪ Dee-dee-dee dee ♪
Oh, that
is so cool.
I'm so pumped.
Pumped is good.
Realistic
is better.
What, you don't think
I can win?
We're just
going up
Against some
veteran drivers,
Most of them
backed by
big money.
I have to win.
I just have to.
That would be
so amazing.
You already are amazing.
Justin yoder?
You're up for
your practice run
in 10 minutes.
Remember, you only get
one trial heat,
so make it count.
Yes! Yes!
Whooo! Whoo hoo!
Ha ha ha! Yes, yes!
All right, all right,
fastest time today.
Don't get your bvds
in a bunch.
It's only
a trial run.
Who's the rookie?
Justin yoder.
The kid's a cr*pple.
He's physically
challenged.
Yeah?
Well, if he drives
like that tomorrow,
You're the one who's
gonna be challenged.
Come on.
Competition's
unbelievable.
We're gonna
win this thing,
We're gonna need
an edge.
What do you
have in mind?
You in the mood
for some golf?
Golf?
Dad, what
are you doing?
I didn't blow 20 grand
on wind tunnel testing
To come in second.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Alpha group
to the omegas.
Do you read me?
Justin: copy that.
What's your status?
We're ready.
Let 'em rip.
Ready?
Hmm, lane 2
looks faster.
Have to make
adjustments.
You see
how lane one kind of slopes
at that halfway point there.
Nothing can
stop us now.
Mmm. Aaaah!
Man: so, bobby, just
between you and me,
Do you have any
special strategy
for the big race?
Well, most of
that's a secret,
But, uh, there is
one thing I'm
willing to share.
Hey, look, justin,
he's gonna use the advice
you gave him.
I did.
I gave him
a tip.
Learned this from
a fellow driver.
Don't overgrip
your steering wheel.
Just shake hands
with it, you know,
Like it's
your best friend.
See? That's my tip.
Right.
Man: really? And who
was this driver?
He's a rookie. His name
is justin yoder.
See?
Matter of fact, he's
got a big race today.
Good luck there, justin.
[Knock on door]
Ah, hi, mr. Yoder.
Hi. How are you?
Good. How you doing?
Uh, can I talk to you
just a minute?
Yeah, sure.
It's been brought
to our attention
That your car
is equipped
with a hand brake.
That's right.
Well, rules specify
that only foot brakes
may be used.
But our son is paralyzed
from the waist down.
He has to use a hand brake.
Yes, I'm aware of that,
But, um, we have
strict regulations
on car design.
So what are you saying?
That after all
he's been through,
he can't race?
Well, uh,
the rules committee
Is prepared
to give the matter
special consideration.
But, uh, it's only fair
to warn you...
The odds aren't good.
Don't let them get
away with it, then.
That's why we
need you there.
Where's seth?
His stomach
is bothering him,
So I told him
he could stay.
[Sighs]
Justin.
Happy now?
All I wanted
was just once
To know what
it feels like
to be like you.
We have to be fair
to the other racers
Who worked hard and
followed all the rules
to get here.
Racers don't use
their brakes
Till after
they've crossed
the finish line.
I mean,
foot brake, hand brake,
what's the difference?
Offers absolutely
no competitive
advantage.
What's
at stake here
is a principle.
If we allow
this change,
We're opening
ourselves
To anything
and everything.
And anyone.
There is a principle
at stake here.
Unless you allow
this change, children
with disabilities
Like our son can't
possibly compete.
I think we've heard
all the arguments
pro and con.
Members of the committee,
are you prepared to vote?
All right, then.
All those opposed?
Excuse me.
I'm sorry, young man,
you'll have to wait outside.
Hey, it appears
the man has
something to say.
Yeah.
Yeah, I've read
your brochure.
It, um, it says that
the number-one priority
Of the soap box derby
is education.
Yes, that's true.
Last year at school,
my class studied
access to the media.
So?
So, for
the last 2 hours,
I've been calling
every tv, newspaper,
and radio station
Within 50 miles.
Everyone, come in.
Please, ladies
and gentlemen,
stay outside.
We're in
a closed session here.
I'm sick of
seeing my brother
Treated like
a second-class citizen.
I'm sick of seeing him
stuck on the sidelines.
Our class also learned
that life should be
a level playing field--
Even when it's
a racetrack
that runs downhill.
The way I see it,
you got 2 choices.
You can say
you're denying a kid
in a wheelchair
His right to compete
Or that you're
taking a stand
For the values our society
was built on:
Freedom and equality
of opportunity for all.
[Cameras clicking]
So what's it
gonna be?
Whatever happened
to our disintegrating
school system?
Mmm.
P.a.: Racers,
take your positions.
You ready, buddy?
Yeah.
Clear the starting gate.
On your mark, set...
Go!
And they're off!
And they're off!
Come on!
Come on, go,
go, go, go!
Oh, yeah!
And the winner is
justin yoder
in lane one,
With a heat differential
of .05 seconds.
All right.
One down,
And they're off!
And they're off!
Seth: no, no, no way
he's gonna catch him.
It's over, finished.
P.a.: And again,
the winner is justin yoder!
Seth: 23 down,
and the competition
is fading faster than...
Faster than the smile
on the opponent's face.
Get that thing
away from me.
Hey, hey!
Aaaaah!
While the combatants
are distracted,
The camera crew
will help himself
to some peach pie.
Aaaaah!
What's this?
Has the man-cub
discovered fire?
Yes! Yes!
Whoo hoo!
Going to the finals!
Where are we?
All: akron, ohio!
What are we here for?
The nationals!
Show me your t-shirts.
Oh, yeah.
Oh, yeah.
Gotcha.
What are we gonna do?
All: we're gonna win!
Win, win, win,
win, win, win, win!
We came to win.
Seth: yeah!
Hey.
Remember me?
Yeah. You're pretty
awesome for a rookie.
Thanks.
You are, too--
I mean, awesome,
not a rookie.
Want a cookie?
No, thanks.
I'm watching my weight.
Why?
You're not fat.
So I don't mess up
the weight distribution
of my car?
Bill: teresa!
Oh, yeah.
Come on, let's go.
We got a championship
to win.
Remember,
this is everything
we've been working for.
P.a.: Welcome to the finals
of the 62nd running
Of the all-american
soap box derby.
In lane one, out of
schenectady, new york,
The defending champion,
running in her
third nationals,
Teresa guntman!
And in lane 2,
here for the first time,
Representing rally
district number 9,
From goshen, indiana,
justin yoder!
You're gonna be
eating dust, loser.
Please clear the track
for the final race.
There's something
I gotta tell you
before you go,
You know, in case you
flame out at the bottom
And I never get
to talk to you again.
Yeah?
You always thought
I was good at stuff,
But you're the most
amazing person I know.
All the pain you have
to put up with,
All the surgeries,
and you never complained.
Me, I get a paper cut,
and I freak out.
P.a.: Clear
the starting area.
Win or lose,
you're my hero.
You got that?
Racers, take
your positions.
Clear the starting gate.
On your mark...
Get set...
Go!
And here they roll!
Sheila:
go, justin, go!
Rip those gears!
Rev those wheels!
Go!
Stay in your line.
Stay in your line.
Justin: when I run
a good race,
All I see is the track.
All I hear is the wind
against my helmet.
But now, seth's words
keep replaying in my mind.
Seth: but you're the most
amazing person I know.
Win or lose,
you are my hero.
With praise like that,
who needs a stupid trophy?
Teresa: you're gonna be
eating dust, loser.
Then again, I do have
that empty shelf.
Then again, I do have
that empty shelf.
[Cheering]
Yeah! Hooo!
Yeah!
Whoo! Yes!
Yeah! Ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha ha!
Justin! Justin!
Yeah, baby!
It gives me great pleasure
to announce
The new all-american
soap box derby
association champion
Is justin yoder!
Mom, dad!
Sheila: we're
so proud of you!
Ha ha ha ha!
Myron: we did it!
Nice job, rookie,
But I'll be back.
Good.
Yeah!
All: justin, justin!
Justin, justin!
Justin, justin!
Yeah!
Come on, show me
what you got.
Oh, yeah.
Both: oh!
All right, dad.
We can take it
a little easier,
if you want.
Nah. Don't be sorry
for me.
I'm only 5 points down.
Hey, hey! Oh, no!
What is that?
That's garbage.
All right, 2 out of 3.
All right,
all right.
All right,
all right.
Hi.
Hello, justin.
I came to say thanks.
Great plan.
You're welcome.
And to ask
one more question.
sh**t.
I have to know--
When people
get to heaven,
Are they, you know,
perfect?
Would you like to see?
Sure.
Sure.
Perfect.
Perfect.
Perfect.
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