Chapter 1: Christmas surprise, testing
Hello Chipmunks and Chipettes fans! It's me, alvinnascar5, and I have another racing story involving the Chipmunks, the Chipettes, and Dave! I was
going to try the Indycar Series, but I'm going to wait on that one, so I'm going to do a story where Dave, Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette,
and Eleanor go racing in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series! It will be the 2012 season, but this will be like the chipmunks and Dave weren't
in NASCAR, like in my other racing story, "The Fastest and the Squeakiest", and the opening chapters will be way different. Enough talk, so it's time
to smoke the tires and light the fires! Let's go racing, boys and girls!
It was a beautiful 2011 Christmas morning in the house of Dave, Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor in Los Angeles, California. The six
chipmunks were fast asleep in their bunk beds, when Dave came into their bedroom.
"Rise and shine, everyone! It's Christmas!" said Dave happily. As soon as Dave said "Christmas", all six chipmunks were up and out of bed instantly. Seconds later,
still in their pajamas, of course, the six chipmunks were downstairs, sitting by their beautiful Christmas tree, seeing their presents underneath it. Dave walked over to
them with an envelope in his hand.
"Before you guys open your gifts, this came in the mail a couple of days ago." said Dave as he handed the chipmunks the envelope. "Ooh! Ooh! Can I open it?
Please? Please?" asked Theodore, who was clearly excited and on his knees with the puppy-eyed look. "Of course you can, Theodore!" said Alvin. Theodore then took
the envelope, and using his claw on his index finger, he carefully opened the top of the seal and took out the letter. He placed it on the floor and he read the letter
aloud:
"Dear Chipmunks and Chipettes, I have heard you guys on the radio so many times, and I would like to invite you all to race in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing
Series. There are four classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. You can pick whichever class you want to race in. If Pro Stock Motorcycle is
not at an event, you may choose another class to race in for that event. John Force, Don Schumacher, Allen Johnson, Terry Vance, and Byron Hines will visit you to
see which teams you will be with for the season. And Dave, you are invited to race too. See you at the track!"
Sincerely,
NHRA President Tom Compton
Then, all six chipmunks jumped up and cheered excitedly.
"We're going to be racing in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series! This is so awesome!" said Alvin. "Yeah! I'm excited!" said Theodore. "You guys may open your
presents now." said Dave happily. Then, without another word, all six chipmunks began to open their gifts, and all six of them were met with a pair of racing gloves
and racing boots.
"Woah! How cool!" said Alvin. "Yeah!" said Brittany. When Alvin opened his gift, he was confused. "Huh? What's this?" asked Alvin. "It's a puzzle piece! It must be
some sort of game." said Theodore, surprised. "A puzzle piece for a game?" asked Alvin. "Yep. Just follow the instructions on the back of the pieces." said Dave.
"Hmm. Let's see. It says: 'Go to this room where you're comfortable. Look where you dream, to here you will lead your team.' I think I know that room. Come on,
guys." said Alvin. All six chipmunks got up and walked into their bedroom. They looked all around the room when all of a sudden, Simon found another piece under
his bunk.
"We found another clue!" said Simon excitedly. The five other chipmunks gathered around Simon as the blue-clad chipmunk read the next clue. "Let's see what this
one says. 'Now that you know how to play the game, go to the room next to this one. Look in the place where you make youself feel clean and ready for the day. And
while you're there, brush your teeth.' Hmm." said Simon. "Oh! Oh! I know! I know! The bathroom!" said Theodore. He then ran straight for the bathroom. The five
other chipmunks then came in moments later.
"Okay, so it says to look in the place where we make ourselves feel clean." said Brittany as Theodore brushed his teeth. Then, while brushing his teeth, Theodore
pointed at the bathtub.
"Is that where the next clue is, Theodore?" asked Eleanor. After Theodore rinsed and spat into the sink, and cleaned up of course, he went into the tub and got the
next clue out while the five other chipmunks brushed their teeth too.
"I'll take that as a yes." said Eleanor. Then, Theodore read the next clue. "It says 'Now that your teeth are cleaned, go to this room where food is waiting for you. It's
too easy, especially for Theodore. The next clue will be the last clue of this game before part two of your surprise is revealed.'" said Theodore. Everyone then looked
at him.
"The kitchen!" said Theodore. Everyone followed Theodore and looked all over the kitchen. Then, Brittany found the final clue.
"I found it! It's on top of the refrigerator." said Brittany. "We'll give you a boost, Britt." said Alvin. "Thanks Alvin." said Brittany. Then, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore
carefully launched Brittany to the top of the refrigerator. Brittany got the clue, and sent it down. But Brittany then got scared. She was stuck on top of the
refrigerator.
"Guys, I'm scared. I'm stuck up here!" said Brittany, clearly frightened. "Brittany, it's okay! Just jump down! Brittany, I'm right here! I'll catch you! Trust me!" said
Alvin. "Okay. If you say so." said Brittany. Closing her eyes, Brittany jumped down from the refrigerator and seconds later, she landed safely in Alvin's arms. When
she opened her eyes, she smiled at the position she was in.
"Thanks Alvin. You're my hero." said Brittany. "I always will be, Brittany." said Alvin. The couple then shared a warm kiss on the lips and then got back to their game.
"Let's see what this says. 'Put the puzzle together, and then the picture will tell you where your surprise is'." said Brittany. "Jeanette, you put the puzzle together."
said Alvin. "Okay. Will do." said Jeanette. Then, Jeanette put together the puzzle, which formed a picture of the location of the surprise: the front door.
"Oh! Oh! The front door!" said Theodore. "I'll get it!" said Eleanor. Then, Eleanor ran towards the door and opened it, revealing a huge present outside.
"Hmmm. Santa left us a big gift." said Theodore. "Yep. Let's get it inside and open it." said Alvin. Then, the present started to shake.
"Whatever it is, it's alive." said Theodore. Then, all six chipmunks and Dave pulled the present into the house. Then, all six chipmunks pulled on the ribbon, untying it
and letting it fall to the floor. Then, the present opened! It was John Force, Don Schumacher, Allen Johnson, Terry Vance, and Byron Hines!
"Merry Christmas!" said John, Don, Allen, Terry, and Byron at the same time as they came out of the box. "Oh my goodness! John Force! I cannot believe I'm
meeting you at last! I'm Alvin Seville." said Alvin. "I'm Simon." said Simon. "I'm Theodore." said Theodore. "We're the Chipmunks!" said the three brothers. "I'm
Brittany." said Brittany. "I'm Jeanette." said Jeanette. "I'm Eleanor." said Eleanor. "We're the Chipettes!" said the three sisters. "I'm Dave. I'm their father and
songwriter." said Dave. "We are pleased to hear that you guys will be on the track with us this season." said John. "Yeah. We're so excited!" said Theodore. "Well
then, first of all, we were wondering if you would all like to come on out to Auto Club Raceway with us, so you can see what you guys will be doing next season." said
Don. "Yeah!" said the six chipmunks at the same time. "And we also need to know which drivers you'll be with for the season." said John. "Alvin, you're first." said
Dave. Alvin thought for a moment and then he made his decision. "I'll race in Pro Stock Motorcycle for Eddie Krawiec!" said Alvin. "Okay. But remember that Pro
Stock Motorcycle will not be at all the events. So if you want to, you can pick another class to race in if you wish." said Terry. "Then I also choose Top Fuel, driving for
Spencer Massey!" said Alvin. "Okay. You got it!" said Don. "Awesome!" said Alvin. "Simon, you're next." said Dave. Simon immediately knew what class he wanted to
be in. "I want to be in Pro Stock, driving for Allen Johnson!" said Simon. "Okay! Welcome to the team!" said Allen. "Sweet!" said Simon. "Theodore, take your pick."
said Dave. Theodore also knew what class he wanted to be in. "Oh, oh! I want to race in Top Fuel for Antron Brown!" said Theodore. "You got it." said Don. "Alright!"
said Theodore excitedly. "Brittany, it's your turn." said Dave. Brittany thought for a moment and then made her decision. "Ok. I choose Funny Car, driving for Robert
Hight!" said Brittany. "Great to have you on the team!" said John. "Cool!" said Brittany. "Jeanette, take your pick." said Dave. Jeanette thought for a moment and
then made her choice. "Alright. I choose Funny Car, driving for Ron Capps!" said Jeanette. "Welcome to the team." said Don. "Eleanor, take your pick." said Dave.
Eleanor immediately knew which class she wanted to be in. "I want to be in Funny Car, driving for "Fast Jack" Beckman!" said Eleanor. "Glad to have you on the
team." said Don. "Okay, Dave. Take your pick." said Alvin. Dave thought for a moment and then made his decision. "I choose Funny Car, and I'll drive for Mike Neff!"
said Dave. "Welcome to the team!" said John. "You all ready to go test out your new rides?" asked John. "Yeah!" said the six chipmunks. "Alright. Let's go!" said John.
Dave and the six chipmunks then got changed and followed the team owners out the door, and then everyone headed to the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona.
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A half hour later, Dave, the Chipmunks, the Chipettes, Don Schumacher, John Force, Allen Johnson, Terry Vance, and Byron Hines all arrived at Auto Club Raceway in
Pomona.
"Hi guys. Welcome to Auto Club Raceway!" said Tony Schumacher. "Hi!" said the six chipmunks together. "I see you guys are already suited up. You guys are quick.
But just wait till you see what going 320 mph in a Top Fuel dragster feels like." said Spencer Massey. "Wow." said Alvin. Then, the six chipmunks and Dave went to
their assigned cars and teams.
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Moments later, Alvin was strapped down tight in the tight-spaced cockpit in the Battery Extender Top Fuel dragster of Spencer Massey, helmet and HANS device
securely on.
"You alright in there, Alvin?" asked Massey. "Yeah. I just had no idea it would be this tight in here." said Alvin. "Just stay calm and try to relax. Remember to shift
when you're going down the track. And keep your foot on the gas pedal the whole way down the track. And Alvin, just be careful." said Massey. "I will." said Alvin.
"Alright. Do a short burnout and then we'll send you down the track for your first test run." said Massey. Alvin started up the engine, did his burnout, then, he put the
dragster in reverse and backed up towards the starting line. After Spencer made some final adjustments, he got Alvin into position, and then Don Schumacher gave
Alvin the green light, and Alvin immediately floored the gas pedal and took off down the track. Alvin shifted gears like Massey showed him, and finally reached the
finish line in 3.530 seconds. After he crossed the finish line, he deployed his parachutes.
"3.530 seconds, Alvin! Nice job!" said Massey over the radio. "Wow. I have never gone that fast before." said Alvin as he slowed down and turned towards the Victory
Lane area. Massey went to go get Alvin and bring him back to the pit area. Then, it was Theodore's turn.
"Ready, Theodore?" asked Brown. "As ready as I'll ever be." said Theodore. "You'll be fine. Just do what Alvin just did." said Brown. Then, Theodore started the
engine, and then he did his burnout. After Theodore warmed up the engine, he backed up towards the starting line. While Brown made final adjustments, Theodore
looked out the windshield, slightly afraid. Then, Brown got Theodore into position and then Don gave Theodore the green light, and Theodore took off as Alvin came
back from the Victory Lane area. Theodore shifted gears, and then reached the finish line and recorded a time of 3.459 seconds, which was faster than Alvin's time!
Theodore then deployed his parachutes.
"3.459 seconds! Nice job, Theodore! You just beat your brother's time!" said Brown over the radio. "Wow! I beat my brother's time! Cool!" said Theodore. "Way to go,
Theodore! Atta boy!" said Alvin as Theodore turned towards the Victory Lane area. Then, as Theodore got out of the Matco Tools dragster, Simon warmed up his
Mopar Pro Stock car and did his burnout. Then, Simon backed up towards the starting line.
"Ready for your first run, Simon?" asked Allen over the radio. "I'm ready." said Simon as he got into position. "Okay. As soon as you see the green light, go!" said
Allen. "Okay." said Simon. Then, when Simon was in position, Don gave Simon the green light, and Simon took off immediately as Theodore came back from the
Victory Lane area. Simon shifted gears, and he reached the finish line with a time of 5.784 seconds!
"5.784 seconds! Nice job, Simon!" said Allen over the radio as Simon deployed his parachute. "Wow! That was incredible!" said Simon as he turned towards the
Victory Lane area. Then, Brittany in the AAA Funny Car and Dave in the Castrol GTX Funny Car came up to the starting line and did their burnouts.
"You two ready?" asked John Force over the radio as Brittany and Dave backed up to the starting line. "Yep. This is going to be fun!" said Brittany. "Yep! Let's go!"
said Dave. Then, after the final adjustments were made, Brittany and Dave got into position at the starting line. Then, John gave the green light, and Brittany and
Dave took immediately as Simon came back from the Victory Lane. Brittany and Dave shifted gears as they raced down the track, and Brittany beat Dave to the finish
line with a time of 4.368 seconds, while Dave recorded a time of 4.376 seconds!
"Wooohooo! Man, that was fun!" said Brittany. "That was pretty cool!" said Dave as he and Brittany deployed their parachutes and pulled off the track and went to
the Victory Lane area. Then, Jeanette in the Napa Auto Parts Funny Car and Eleanor in the Valvoline Next Gen Funny Car went to the starting line and did their
burnouts. The two sisters then backed up towards the starting line.
"You two ready?" asked Don over the radio as the final adjustments were made. "Yep. We're ready." said Jeanette. "I'm ready." said Eleanor. Then, after the final
adjustments were made, Jeanette and Eleanor got into position at the starting line. Then Don gave the green light, and Jeanette and Eleanor took off immediately as
Brittany and Dave came back from the Victory Lane area. Jeanette and Eleanor shifted gears as they raced down the track, and Eleanor beat Jeanette to the line with
a time of 4.267 seconds, while Jeanette recorded a time of 4.289 seconds. Both times were faster than Brittany and Dave's times, Eleanor's time being the fastest
one in the Funny Car class!
"Wooohooo! That was amazing!" said Eleanor as she and Jeanette deployed their parachutes and pulled off the track and headed towards the Victory Lane area. A few
minutes later, everyone was back at the starting line to watch Alvin make his first test run for Pro Stock Motorcycle. Alvin came up to the starting line, and did his
burnout. He did not need to back up, so he stopped before he crossed the line.
"You ready for this, Alvin?" asked Theodore over the radio. "Yeah. I'm ready." said Alvin. Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor made the final adjustments, and then Simon
got Alvin into position at the starting line. Then, Eddie Krawiec gave the green light, and then Alvin took off immediately. He shifted gears as he raced down the
track, and then he crossed the finish line with a time of 6.258 seconds!
"6.258 seconds! That was fantastic, Alvin!" said Brittany over the radio. "Wooohooo!" said Alvin as he pulled off the track and went back to the starting line.
"Thank you all for coming out here today, and we will see you back here in February for the Winternationals to start the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series
season!" said Tony Schumacher. Then, the cars, dragsters, and Alvin's motorcycle were all loaded up into the haulers, Dave and the six chipmunks left the track, and
were home a half hour later.
"What an awesome day!" said Alvin. "Yep. I agree with you there." said Brittany. "And I got to spend with my family, friends, and the girl that I love." said Alvin.
"Awwwwww!" said Brittany as she and Alvin shared a warm kiss on the lips. Then, after everyone took turns taking a shower and brushing their teeth, everyone was
in their pajamas, and in bed moments later. Everyone said good night to each other, Simon and Jeanette placed their glasses next to the nightstand, Dave turned out
the lights, and then went to sleep. The six chipmunks slept happily in their bunks, excited about racing in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.
Wow! Dave, Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor are going to be racing in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series! Who will
win the Winternationals? I don't know, so you'll have to read and find out! Read and review!
Until the next chapter/first race, alvinnascar5 is off!