This here is the interview for Finn and Holley. Thought I could share it...?
Reporting from Tokyo, Japan. Mel Dorado got his start in broadcasting in the late 1970s as an assistant at WCNC, World Car News Chicago. With 14 Golden Fender awards and "The Mel Dorado Show" now in syndication, the Caddy with the golden touch is showing no signs of breaking down.
Introduction:
In addition to dignitaries, celebrities and the World Grand Prix competitors, I also spoke to some of the many other guests in attendance at the Tokyo gala on the eve of the first race.
Among the party guests were British natives and race fans Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell. While both claimed to be in Tokyo for the race, their evasive responses and furtive glances around the room lead me to believe they may have had interests on other clandestine levels. Miss Shiftwell was beautiful, young and engaging, though seemed to be following the lead of her colleague, McMissile – suave, eloquent and clearly a seasoned professional in his business, whatever that may be….
Welcome to the World Grand Prix. What brings you to the party this evening?
Holley Shiftwell: (Surprised) Oh! Well, uh… The race, of course. We love racing. I've been a fan for years. And, uh -
Finn McMissile: We're straight from London on urgent business. I'm in the import/export business.
What kind of things do you import?
Finn: Nothing of import.
Do you have a favorite race car to win the World Grand Prix?
Holley: I like Lewis Hamilton. He's very good looking. And sweet, too. But of course, I'm biased, being British. The Japanese racer, Shu Todor… Todoroku. Or is it Todoroki? He seems formidable. I wouldn't count him -
Finn: Actually, as it turns out, we have a colleague on Lightning McQueen's team.
Holley: (Turning to Finn) We do? Oh, you mean the lorry.
Finn: (To me) Yes, the lorry. Or a "tow truck" as you American's say.
Holley: (To me) Well, this lorry is definitely American. But he seemed sweet.
(Finn eyes Holley.)
Holley: What? He did.
Finn: Either way, we'll be watching Lightning McQueen's pit tomorrow. But we'll be keeping our eyes on all the racers. Just in case.
"In case" of what?
Finn: Exactly.
I don't under -
Finn: You hope for the best and plan for the worst. But Miss Shiftwell and I are ready for anything that comes speeding toward us.
Is this your first time in Tokyo? Will you be traveling to Porto Corsa and London for the other two races?
Finn: Wherever my job leads me, I follow, even if it involves danger or certain death.
We're still talking about the import/export business, right?
Finn: (Laughs knowingly, then turning to Holley, referencing me) I like this one. He gets it.
Holley: I'll be going home, Mel. My mission - I mean, my job here, is done after tonight.
Finn: We'll see about that.
Holley: Really?
Finn: Something tells me you may be of more use to us than you think.
Well, there are a lot of interesting cars here. I think I even saw a Pacer and Gremlin!
Holley: Yes, we've been observing them as well.
Finn: I'd keep my distance if I were you. Those cars drive angry.
