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'Why don't you toss them chippies a pineapple.'

But most likely candidates are outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Stay out of it, Ringo.

Well, I hope you're as good at racing

as you are at talking.

I'm better, lover boy.

Just what was he carrying?

RNI. An explosive.

One container could level an entire city block.

LA-15, 23 in pursuit.

White truck, southbound at Harbor and E Street.

LA-15, Mary 6 and 7 responding.

Hey, Bean, why don't you toss them chippies a pineapple?

Serving up a pineapple, Big Crazy.

LA-15, Mary 7.

We got a 1523 involved in an 1180

at Spencer and Brad. Roll on paramedics and fire truck.

- Yeah.

What hit me?

He tossed something outta the back of the truck.

What is this?

I know what it was.

A hand grenade.

Now, this is the area that we have to zero in on.

The FBI is handling interstate traffic.

LAPD is covering the central and valley sectors.

We've been asked to cover the South Bay area.

Here's a list of what was stolen

from Point Mugu armory this morning.

Machine guns, Bazookas and tank guns. Napalm?

And the MO is the same as all the other robberies.

I've heard there's millions involved in illegal gun sales.

It's a big market.

Foreign governments, terrorists, mercenaries.

Any suspects?

Plenty, but most likely candidates

are outlaw motorcycle gangs.

I've seen a lot of 'em around.

That's right, the Motorcycle Grand Prix

is being held in Long Beach.

I've been practicing for the past week.

- Those dudes are hard to miss. - Alright, that's a start.

Frank, Bobby, get on this right away.

Come on, Bobby, let's get to work.

Ah, if you're wearing those uniforms..

...pay up your life insurance.

Who said anything about uniforms

I don't know, Frank. Those gangs play for keeps.

You get your cover blown, you're out there all alone.

Hey, when we go undercover, we go way under.

Come on, you guys! Move it!

How many more times you gonna need that stuff?

Why, the bugs complaining?

Hey, I got a reputation!

Anybody finds out I'm helping the cops..

Just this last time, Weasel. We owe you one, baby.

One? You owe me three!

'Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the first'

'Annual Motorcycle Grand Prix'

'here through the streets of Long Beach.'

'Super bikes from the top riders from across America'

'turning out this weekend for this race.'

'They're capable of speeds of up to 170 miles an hour.'

'The crowd is out to watch practice today.'

'And they are primed for some exciting, close practice'

'because it's a new course in the streets of Long Beach..'

'They'll be hitting speeds of a 170-175 miles an hour'

'on the straightaway, and that's awfully, awfully fast.'

Okay, I made the adjustment to your timing.

That should help your acceleration

coming out of turns.

I always said you're a genius, Harlan.

Alright, hot shot, just remember

'the finest racers from all over the country'

are entered in this event and it's not only the reputation

of the highway patrol at stake.

It's myreputation.

Harlan, have I ever let you down before?

You've never had the chance!

'And then here comes Bruce Nelson out for practice.'

'The charismatic, two time world speedway champion'

'now getting into road racing, lining up on the grid'

'for practice, the other riders giving him the eye.'

'Nelson getting under way.'

'A good start in practice.'

'And feeling his way around this track.'

'As we said, ladies and gentlemen, practice'

'a chance for the riders to try the different tire compound.'

'They don't wanna push it too hard in practice.'

'It could get a little dangerous..'

'...especially through the city streets.'

'So, Bruce Nelson, onto the track now'

'learning the way around.'

'And here comes Kelly Monahan'

'the top female road racer in the country.'

'Right out there with Nelson! This could be interesting.'

'They're going into the hay bales around the turn.'

'Nelson and Monahan, watching each other.'

'Eyeing each other, and down the straightaway on the street'

'at well over 90 miles an hour.'

'Downshifting.. Look out!'

'Holy Toledo!'

Hey, you!

'Kelly Monahan goes through and looks back at him'

'and it looks like Nelson's still upset about that.'

'He goes back out on the track.'

'Again, this is practice.'

'Remember, this is not racing.'

'But Nelson looks serious! Monahan and Nelson!'

'Now, the back straightaway. Look out!'

'We've got problems! They're down!'

'Nelson and Monahan hit the hay bales!'

You stupid jerk! I oughta punch your lights out!

What's your problem, if you can't handle that thing

get some training wheels for it!

- You're a girl. - My, you're so perceptive!

If only you knew how to ride a motorcycle!

Me? I was coming off the track!

I had the right of way, and you just creamed me!

What, right of way?

You gotta keep your eyes open when you're on the track!

Yeah, with you out there, I need eyes in the back of my head!

Yeah, well, it would be a distinct improvement...champ.

Champ?

You usedto be a big hero of mine..

...world speedway champion.

No kidding?

That was before I met you though.

Yeah...do you think I could be a hero again

if I was to ask you to dinner tonight?

I dunno.

Might be a start.

- 8:00.

8:00? Can I have your address?

Yeah, and a seeing eye dog to help you get there!

- Flex 'em, Bean. - I got it. I got it.

Can't get much more stuff in here, Big Crazy.

No strain. Be movin' it out soon enough.

Yeah

When I say to.

Sure, yeah, I-I was just thinkin'--

Don't. It ain't one of your strong points.

Hogan!

You wanna give us a hand?

How long you're gonna let him do this, Max?

Said it would only be for a week.

He's still got a couple of days.

You don't have any idea what he's putting in there!

What if the police come around?

Police don't have any reason to come here.

Angela, listen to me.

I used to ride with Big Crazy.

Believe me, he didn't get that name for nothing.

We try to stop him, he'll tear this place apart.

Is that what you want?

No, Max.

It's just I'm so scared.

Yeah. Me too, baby.

Me too.

Boomer! Que pasa?

Beer, baby.

- This is the third place today. - I know what you mean.

I'm beginning to feel the strong need to take a shower.

What?

What, you got a problem, man?

Hey, stay cool, man. It was just an accident.

Here, let me..

Get yourselves some fresh suds. Okay?

Hey, babe, can I join you?

Can I have a cola, miss?

Well, if it ain't Clark Kent.

Here you go, Ponch.

I'm Manuel's sister...from the old neighborhood?

Angela.

You were just a little kid.

That was a long time ago. I-I've got a kid of my own now.

That's great. How long you been workin' here?

About a year.

My husband and I, we own this place.

You must like bikers, huh?

Um, I-I can't talk now, Ponch. I'm real busy.

Sure. I just wanted to..

Ponch.

I-I know you're a cop.

Are you afraid of something, Angela?

I can't talk here.

Name the time and the place, and I'll be there.

Tomorrow morning, Mar Vista playground.

Hey!

That's my wife you're pawing.

Max, please. He's a friend of Manuel's.

I don't care who he is.

You keep your grubby hands off my wife.

Hey, no offense, friend.

We were just talking over old times.

Yeah, she ain't got time to be socializing with you, too busy.

Alright. Hey, I was just leavin' anyway.

You got a problem with this turkey, Maxie?

It's okay. He's leavin'.

What's the matter, Maxie?

You scared of this twerp?

Hey, back off. The man said everything's cool.

Yeah? Everything's cool?

Well, it ain't cool with me.

See, I don't like my friends gettin' pushed around.

Seems like you're the only one pushin'.

You bet it, Crazy!

Come on, twerpy.

Stay out of it, Ringo.

- Cover me. - Come on!

Come on, twerpy!

Come on, twerpy!

Come on!

Hey, Crazy, you alright?

I'm impressed, partner.

Good. I'm still shakin'.

But I think we may be on to something.

'We are set, ladies and gentlemen.'

'A beautiful day here at Long Beach.'

'The temperature in the high 70s.'

'Practice speeds are inching up.'

'And the spectators are leaning forward'

'watching these riders out here on the track.'

'The gearing is getting set..'

'we're looking for some very fast lap times now.'

Hey, I didn't know they let little twerps

work on motorcycles.

Listen, fella, I really don't like people

standing over me when I'm trying to..

Ponch?

Very authentic. Right down to the smell.

Just keep it down, Harlan.

Where's Bruce? I gotta talk to him.

He's over by the officials' stand.

Thanks a lot, Pee-Wee!

What do you know about a biker named..

...Big Crazy?

Everybody's heard of him.

He's one bad dude.

Does he have a record?

As long as a gorilla's arm.

Well, you keep in touch.

I wanna know more about this gorilla.

You got it.

I'm not keeping you awake, am I?

Well, this practicing is exhausting.

Not sleeping at night.

It's kinda wearing me out.

Anything I can do to help?

Hey, Bruce!

I'm lookin' forward to tonight.

Right! Me too.

On second thought, cancel the offer.

Which one's yours?

'The one in red with the dirtiest face.'

How's Manuel? It's been a long time.

Oh, he's fine. He's got a good job. He's married.

Couple of kids.

What about you, Angela?

'

I-I got a beautiful child, a husband who loves me

'a business that's doin' good.'

That's not what I asked you. I asked you if you were happy.

Sure. Sure, I'm happy.

Why are you so afraid?

Angela, we're looking for a motorcycle gang

that are stealing weapons.

'If there's anything you know that could help us.'

It's getting late. I gotta go to work.

What do you know about Big Crazy?

Max used to ride with him.

But that was a long time ago.

He got outta that life. He's straight now.

He doesn't want anything to do with those people anymore.

Then why is Big Crazy still hanging around?

'It's not Max's fault. He doesn't want him there.'

It's just that...well.. He can't, uh..

Can't what?

I don't know anything, Ponch.

I just can't get involved.

I just hope you're not already involved.

To the race?

May the best man win.

As long as he's a she.

Excellent vintage.

I'm saving the good stuff till after the race.

It's traditional for the winner to buy.

We'll see what you have to say tomorrow

after I've whooped your tail.

Well, I hope you're as good at racing as you are at talking.

You might just have a chance.

I'm better, lover boy.

Bruce, I really like you a lot.

But I just want you to know that I'm gonna be out

on that track to win.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

"Barton James Waylon, alias Big Crazy.

Arson. Armed robbery. Assault."

His rap sheet looks like an encyclopedia of crime.

The word I got around the track is Big Crazy's been bragging

about a score he's gonna make.

Sounds like this Mr. Waylon is a prime suspect.

- Well, let's bust him! - Easy, Bruce.

It helps to have a charge first.

Whoever's ripping off those weapons

is probably gonna strike again.

Agreed. Okay.

Let's go over one more time what we know.

Base, this is Outrider.

I got a bogey on my back door, Code 6.

Getraer.

Yes, right away.

There may be another hijacking in progress. Let's go.

Bruce, you get back to the track, keep your ears open.

Hey!

The man! Aah!

Frank, Bobby, this is Colonel Richardson.

Vice President of Telford Ammunitions.

'Officers Poncherello and Nelson.'

Officers.

First time this ever happened to one of our vehicles

and it couldn't have happened at a worse time.

Why is that, sir?

Because of what it was carrying.

Look, I warned them not to send this vehicle out unescorted--

Excuse me, colonel. Just what was it carrying?

RNI. An explosive.

Highly experimental. Very powerful.

Just how dangerous is this stuff?

Properly stored, it poses no threat.

However, RNI's extremely volatile in nature.

'Subjected to any variances in temperature'

it immediately begins to deteriorate

which in turn causes the chemicals to expand

and from that point on, it could blow at any time.

Is there anything that would indicate

when an explosion was imminent?

The, uh, chemicals develop extremely sharp odor

very much like ammonia.

Then when that occurs..

'...it's a matter of minutes.'

How powerful is RNI?

One container could level an entire city block.

So, what do you think? What do you think?

I've seen explosions before.

You ever seen one that big with this much explosive?

- Barrels full.

Alright, Mr. Waylon.

I think we can make a deal.

Two hundred fifty thousand on delivery.

That's more than we discussed.

'You're gettin' more.'

I made you a fair offer.

Two hundred thousand.

Final offer.

Agreed.

Tomorrow afternoon at my boat.

'2:00 p.m.'

'No sooner. No later.'

I don't want any problems with the coast guard.

We'll be there.

What did I tell you? 200 big ones!

You did it, Big Crazy.

No. No. He said two o'clock. The race will be goin' on.

You gotta go right through it, man.

- No strain.

The streets are gonna be blocked off.

The place is gonna be crawlin' with cops!

Yeah. But that's where you come in.

You're gonna be in the race, buddy boy.

Wh

What are you talking about? There's no openings left.

There will be.

One of the racers had an accident.

Oh, when did that happen?

About two hours from now.

Big Crazy!

Huh? It'll just be you and me, Bean!

Two hundred thousand big ones, man!

I'm developing a real hate for these outfits!

I know how you feel.

But we gotta warn Max and Angela about RNI.

If they understand the danger

maybe they'll come up with some information we can use.

Mandy, honey, please don't play with those.

Okay, mommy.

Darn. I'm all out of flour.

Max, have we got some flour back here?

What do you want?

I'm with the CHP. My name is Frank Poncherello.

This is my partner. I wanna talk to you and Angela.

In this area, there's a highly volatile explosive

that can blow up at any minute.

People are gonna be killed.

'It's called RNI.'

We don't know anything about this RNI stuff.

Why don't you get off our backs?

Because we're trying to prevent a disaster..

...and I think you do know something

but you're afraid to talk.

Listen, uh..

...I'd like to help you guys out

but...there's nothin' I can tell ya.

Sure...if you do think of something

you know where to reach us.

If anything happens, and you could have helped stop it

the both of you are gonna have to live

with that the rest of your lives.

No way, now that stuff Big Crazy's been putting

in the storeroom's just motorcycle parts.

How can you be so sure? You haven't even looked!

And I'm not about to.

Max, that explosive could be sitting out there

just waiting to blow up!

Mama, I brought you some flour.

Mandy, I told you never to go into that storeroom alone!

I'm sorry, mommy.

Look at you, honey.

Go in the bathroom and clean up, okay?

- Okay, mommy. - Okay.

I wanna know what's out there.

I'm not gonna live with this any longer.

You're not gonna stick your nose into this.

Now, Big Crazy finds out, he'll kill..

Angela, listen to me, I..

Hey! Maxie, relaxy!

Let's have some dinner for my friends, huh?

The best. I'm buyin'.

Tonight, the drinks are on me.

Hey, sweetheart.

Chop-chop.

How ya doin'?

'Practice continues here at Long Beach.'

'The track getting a little slippery out there'

'as the wind picks up.'

'And coming in from his practice is Bruce Nelson'

'and right beside him'

'Kelly Monahan moving into the pits.'

'The best and the brightest are on the track..'

[announcer continues indistinctly]

Well, if that was practice

what am I gonna do with you in the race?

Lose, I suppose.

We'll see, Irish.

We still on for tonight?

Same time, same place.

Any problems?

Not with the bike, Harlan.

I thought I'd stop by and see how you guys were doing.

Fine. We're all set.

Somethin' the matter, Ponch?

One of Big Crazy's henchmen

guy by the name of Bean, just entered the race.

I thought all the starting positions were filled.

They were, one of the racers got into a fight.

He's out and Bean is in.

And I'm starting to get that hinky feeling.

- Sure, Ponch.

Aah!

Naughty girl.

'Ladies and gentlemen, getting set now'

'for the start of this very important race'

'the first Annual Motorcycle Grand Prix'

'through the streets of Long Beach.'

'An incredible number of international journalists'

'coming in from Europe to cover this race.'

'You can tell it's important by the, the number of'

'different passports being flashed around the pits'

'the number of different types of credentials.'

'The top photographers and writers.'

'Of course, a lot of attention'

'on young Bruce Nelson.'

'And the question is, can he go from speedway'

'and continue with road racing?'

Perfect. Or as near to perfect as anyone's allowed to get.

Modesty was never one of his virtues.

Only the humble are modest.

No one could ever accuse you of that.

How you feeling, Bruce? Butterflies in the stomach?

Before every race, Ponch, just like clockwork.

Well, we'll all be rooting for you, man.

Right. Go for it. Give it all you got.

Chew gravel, little brother.

Listen, with a mechanic like me, you can't lose.

Thanks, you guys. Thanks for all your help.

Okay, guys. Let's go.

Excuse me.

Hey, wait a minute! I wanna give you final instructions!

Hey, easy, Harlan.

I think he found something more interesting.

Hey.

You be careful out there, now, you hear?

I will. You too.

See you on the finish line?

I'll be waitin' for ya.

Good luck.

Bye.

Just got some information you might find useful.

There's a high-priced buyer in town.

That means the stuff will probably be moved right away.

That's what we figured.

Come on, Bobby, we're going back to the rip tide cafe

one more time.

What for?

Max and Angela aren't gonna tell us anything.

Maybe not, but, we haven't leaned on Big Crazy yet.

Close it up, Billy.

Go very easy with this. Very easy.

Come on, come on, come on.

Well, it's all over, Max. See? No problems.

No troubles for anyone.

I could've killed you.

But you was lucky, 'cause I got other plans.

- She's comin' with me.

What are you talking about? No way!

'Don't push me, Max.'

'She's my insurance.'

In case you get any ideas about goin' to the cops.

You're not takin' her.

What are you gonna do, try and stop me?

'Max!'

Max! Max!

No! I'm not going with you!

- Split! - No! No!

- Come on. - Let go of me!

Let go! Aah!

Let go of me! I don't wanna go with you. No!

Get in!

'from the start of this first Annual Motorcycle Grand Prix'

'through the streets of Long Beach.'

'A special 2.7 mile long course'

'encompassing nine turns from short, quick'

'hairpin turns left and right, down to second and third gear'

'to the 130 mile an hour speedway.'

'The top riders in the world lined up on the line.'

'Lined up on the outside at row number one'

'the beautiful Kelly Monahan, on the pole Bruce Nelson'

'and they are ready to go at it!'

'Weighing back and forth, rocking back and forth'

'on the bike and the crowd is ready for this race.'

'A very important race, the top American road racers.'

'There's Mike Blockin, the madman on the Yamaha'

'Dan Block, on the black Suzuki'

'and from the east coast, one of the top'

'east coast riders, Dave Wexbaum.'

'The rest of the riders, back and forth on their bikes.'

'A very, very important race'

'and the all-important part is that start.'

'Richard, the Bullet Bean, our last-minute entry.'

'I don't believe this! Bean is on the line!'

'What's he doing out there?'

'They call him "The Assassin."'

'And they're underway!'

'Out in front, as expected, Kelly Monahan'

'and Bruce Nelson.'

'Rest at the back, stringin' out behind them'

'as they get to turn number one.'

'It is Monahan and Nelson'

'battling out in front.'

'The back of the pack..'

'Down the inside straightaway'

'into turn number three'

'it is still Monahan and Nelson.'

'It's Bruce Nelson out in front'

'Kelly Monahan on his tail pipe.'

'Into the inside now. Into turn number seven.'

'Monahan and Nelson..'

'And Monahan is on Nelson'

'like a dog on a piece of meat!'

'Nelson, Monahan.'

'Now here comes Bean up on the inside'

'making his way for third..'

Max!

- Yeah.

- Nothin'. It's okay.

Where's Angela?

'She's, uh..'

'She'll be back later.'

Ponch, over there.

Smells like ammonia.

You've been lying to us all along, man.

Now, no more games.

That explosive was in your storeroom

and it can blow up any minute.

Now, I wanna know where it is, now!

Uh...Angela. Angela's with him.

- Big Crazy.

He-he made her go! Everything's in the truck!

- He's making the delivery.

I dunno, uh...uh, he said something about a boat, uh..

...a private dock at the Marina!

The Marina. The truck has to go right past the racetrack.

'Rider down! Looks to be okay.'

'Blindsided at turn number six.'

'Meanwhile, back in front Bruce Nelson out in front.'

'About three bike lengths, Kelly Monahan running second.'

'A record crowd today, ladies and gentlemen.'

'Well over 30,000 folks on hand'

'to watch this exciting sport, American road racing.'

'Nelson coming out of the brakes now'

'extends his lead about 15 bike lengths.'

'Monahan running second.'

'Blockin in third, Mark running fourth.'

'Around the hay bales they go.'

'The track has gone little bit slippery now.'

'The wind coming up.'

'The temperature's still in the high 70s'

'a perfect day for racing, and this crowd is on its feet.'

'But here comes the Bullet Bean, The Assassin'

'moving up through the pack.'

'It is still Nelson in front, Monahan running second.'

'Downshifting. Up, fifth gear, sixth gear.'

'Downtown on that sweeping left hand turn number seven.'

'Nelson and Monahan still battling for the lead'

'and the crowd is standing and cheering here today'

'a beautiful day in Long Beach.'

'The news crews out from the networks'

'watching this incredible race.'

'It's an important race, the first time ever'

'held in Long Beach, and the crowd is getting'

'its money's worth today!'

There he is! He's heading for the track!

'Reaching the halfway point'

'in this very tough-fought race'

'and it's still Nelson out in front'

'Monahan in second..'

'Bean coming up from the pack and moving into the third spot.'

'They've got the technology.'

'Putting out over a hundred horse power on the rear wheel'

'tremendous pressure on those tires.'

'What a knock-down drag-out battle out in front'

'between Bruce Nelson and Kelly Monahan.'

'And Monahan has her hands full trying to catch Nelson.'

'The track getting more and more slippery'

'as more and more of the rubber is caught on the tires'

'and the wind comes up spraying sand on the track.'

'There's Bruce Nelson in front, Kelly Monahan second'

'and Bean is running third and moving up'

'like a snake oil salesman of the night.'

'It is Nelson, Monahan, and Bean'

'and the crowd is standing and cheering'

'as Nelson opens up a little bit of lead now.'

'Down the back shoe..'

'...well over 150 miles an hour.'

'Nelson, Monahan, and Bean'

'the rest of the field stretching out behind them.'

'Spinning wheels moving back and forth'

'around the right-hand turn'

'down the back shoe, into turn number nine.'

'Nelson in front, Monahan running second.'

'Here's Monahan coming up on the inside!'

Nelson in front, but Monahan is moving up to challenge him!

'Bean is running third!'

Stay with the truck.

'Here comes Bean moving up.'

'Watch out! Bean's down!'

'Get the.. Watch out!'

'There's a truck coming on to the track!'

'Ladies and gentlemen, we've got a truck on the racetrack.'

'Wait a minute! What's going on?'

'Bruce Nelson is going back on the track.'

'He's headed after the truck!'

'What is Nelson doing? He had the lead!'

Jump!

- Yeah.

Jump!

Okay. Right.

Thanks for calling.

The coast guard picked up that weapons buyer

trying to make a run for it

and we've got Big Crazy's whole gang.

What about Max and Angela?

Uh, considering their cooperation

I don't think the DA will file charges.

Hey, where's Bruce?

The last time I saw him he was down in Harlan's garage.

With Kelly.

I'm gonna miss you, Kelly.

I'm gonna miss you too.

We can solve this real easy.

Don't go.

It's a chance of a lifetime.

I'll be racing the best tracks in Europe.

I know.

You're in the same position I was a year ago.

I just wish our timing was better.

A year's not such a long time.

We gotta roll on a multiple TA.

If you don't wanna come along, it's okay.

You kidding? I'm a cop, aren't I?

That's the rumor.