The Driver (20 page)

MEIN GOTT!
We found out from BMW Roadside Assistance in Germany that
Reifenpanne
was German for tire defect. Proof we didn't imagine it.

OUT OF GAS.
Maher is amazed that Rawlings has left one of his spare jerrycans for us in Florida. Tough competitor—good guy.

GUMBALL!
Team Polizei made its mark as Maher and I won the coveted 2003 Spirit of the Gumball Trophy. Note the attractive fake gold Gumball chains given to us upon arrival at the Miami finish line.

TORQUENSTEIN, I PRESUME?
With Jerry “Torquenstein” Reynolds and Eric “Dr. Gruene” Ward.

THE MOUNTIES ALWAYS GET THEIR MAN!
Amanda Kinsley and I amused the Madrid police during Gumball '04.

OUR EVASION UND ARREST AVOIDANCE STRATEGY IS KAPUT!
The Arizona Department of Public Safety demonstrates how real police slap on the iron bracelets during Bullrun USA '04.

GUT CUFFS.
Die macht
legendary Nicholas Frankl praises the quality of American metallurgy prior to my visit to the inside of the paddy wagon.

VEGAS MIKE.
And his yellow Lamborghini Murcielago, prior to my smashing it into the wall at the track during a Bullrun USA '04 pit stop.

“THAT'S MY SON!
”
Mom cheers Team Polizei at the Gumball '05 start line in London.

ATENCIÓN!
The M5 sporting Spanish Guardia Civil Contra-GumballVenganza Interceptacion livery in London prior to the start of Gumball '05.

ROSS AND NINE.
Michael Ross and Jon “Nine” Goodrich discuss potential damage to Ross's Bentley after the traffic cone incident during Gumball '05.

SPENCER.
Spencer Bourne and his Porsche 996 Turbo Race-spec X50.

SCHTAVEN.
Steve Jennions, kept us up to date on Spencer's every move.