Author's Note: I got a request to add one more OC. Barry Bubblestein is owned by himself. I am not going to accept any more OC's for this story. In this story, Sugar Rush Speedway has gone through a huge upgrade, so the racers are all 18.

Sugar Rush Speedway, a game known for racing. A game known for competition. A game known for dramatics and such at every turn.

This particular game was preparing for its annual Grand Prix, a race like no other. And the racers here were finishing up their daily Roster Race. As you know, the racers race for a spot on the next day's roster, and the first nine racers across the finish line represent Sugar Rush as the next day's avatars.

Swizzle Malarkey, one of the game's most popular racers, was in the lead going into the home stretch. All of a sudden, Crimson was driving right behind him, trying to get past him for first place.

"Not on my watch, Crimson..." Swizzle says, grinning. He runs into a power-up box, and waits for a power-up to come.

"Special Character Item! Rainbow Drops!" the announcer yells as Swizzle activates his special power-up. Rainbow Nerds spread all over the track, and Crimson has no time to act as she loses control of her kart, skidding into a wall.

"Better luck next time, Crimson!" Swizzle says, smiling as he crosses the finish line in first, with Herschel close behind him in second.

"And that's Swizzle Malarkey, taking first place in today's roster race! With the upcoming grand prix, you would think this racer has it made." Brandon Butterscotch says, adjusting his headset. "Let's bring up his stats, shall we?" A caption flashes across the jumbotron with a replay of Swizzle crossing the finish line: #40: Swizzle "The Swizz" Malarkey- Sugar Rush Speedway Career: Wins- 300, Top Threes- 125, Top Fives- 145; Grand Prix Stats: Victories- 10, Starts- 8, Top Threes- 10, Top Fives- 15, DNF's- 2 (1st DNF- Engine Overheat, 2nd DNF- blown rear tire)

"Yes, Swizzle has had QUITE the career. Being one of Sugar Rush's top racers, that's saying a lot. Seeing that he won the Sugar Rush Grand Prix for four consecutive years in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, this racer is a sure shot in this year's Grand Prix." Brad Gumdrop says, smiling.

"Brad, let's take a look at Herschel's stats. The racer we're seeing here is one of Sugar Rush's finest." Brandon says as a replay of Herschel's second place finish comes up on the jumbotron with the caption: #24: Herschel Nougatson- Sugar Rush Speedway Career: Wins- 91, Top Threes- 127, Top Fives- 195; Grand Prix Stats: Victories- 5, Starts- 15, Top Threes- 9, Top Fives- 13, DNF's- 1 (blown engine)

"This racer is one who makes racing worth it. A legend in his own mind, Herschel Nougatson is quite a racer, five Grand Prix victories under his belt. This Pepsi Max-sponsored racer knows his stuff." Brandon says, watching the race highlights. "We go to Cadbury Chocolatte, who is talking to our second place finisher right at this very moment."

"Thank you, Brandon." Cadbury says, meeting Herschel at his pit. "Mr. Nougatson, can I ask you some questions?"

"Fire away, mate." Herschel says, pulling off his helmet and running his fingers through his hair.

"All right, how is this second place finish going to affect the first of many qualifying races for this year's Grand Prix?" Cadbury asks, pulling a pad and pen from his caramel-colored shoulder bag.

"All I can say about that is I hope Swirl Boy over there knows what he's doing. Sure, he's a major pain in the ass, racing-wise, but if he's going to be racing against me, he better get his act together. I'm happy he won today's roster race, though." Herschel says, placing his Oreo ballcap on his head.

"Interesting, Herschel. Now, next question. Seeing your stats so far this year, you've had the best career so far, compared to last year's Grand Prix champion, Gloyd Orangeboar. Do you feel that the competition will be stiff this year?" Cadbury asks Herschel.

"Not really. And if Gloyd thinks he'll win again this year, he's snortin' some serious pixie sticks." Herschel says, staring into the camera.

"I see. Now, final question." Cadbury says, reading his notebook. "What do you think will happen in this year's Grand Prix?"

"Well, that race may not be for a few more weeks, but I know that a lot of drama will happen on and off the track. I just hope this race will be spectacular." Herschel says, smiling.

"And there you have it, folks. Herschel Nougatson is ready for a great few weeks leading up to the Grand Prix. Back to you, Brandon and Brad." Cadbury says.

"Thank you, Cadbury. We go to the final standings for today's Roster Race, brought to you by Truffle Garden." Brandon says as the scoreboard lights up with the finishing order.

Final Standings- Roster Race

1. #40- Swizzle Malarkey

2. #24- Herschel Nougatson

3. #13- Gloyd Orangeboar

4. #5- Jubileena Bing-Bing

5. #8- Crumbelina Di Caramello

6. #7- Candlehead

7. #60- Vanellope Von Schweetz

8. #1- Taffyta Muttonfudge

9. #30- Rancis Fluggerbutter

10. #2- Adorabeezle Winterpop

11. #10- Barry Bubblestein

12. #12- Minty Zaki

13. #95- Sticky Wipplesnit

14. #55- Snowanna Rainbeau

15. #45- Crimson Crunch

16. #33- Clair Cremecape

17. #15- Dylan Lancer

18. #20- Pepi Pepperdose

19. #3- Bubblina Gumdrop

20. #70- Torvald Batterbutter

21. #64- Citrusella Flugpucker

22. #27- Nougetsia Brumblestain

"And there you have it, today's roster race standings! Tomorrow starts the first of many qualifying races for the Grand Prix, so we hope you will be there. Until then, this is Brandon Butterscotch for Brad Gumdrop and Cadbury Chocolatte, saying good night and have a nice evening. Good night, race fans!" Brandon says as the cameras cut off.

The racers all leave the speedway, looking forward to some relaxing. Swizzle and Gloyd are in the garage area, preparing to go back to the Sugar Sweet Hotel, which is where all the racers are staying during the Grand Prix season.

"Don't get so cocky, Malarkey." Gloyd says, holding his bronze third-place trophy in his hands.

"Cocky? Who's cocky? Not me!" Swizzle says, unzipping his Skittles firesuit and changing into his normal attire.

"Dude, your career is pretty good so far." Gloyd says, sipping an orange Powerade. "But Herschel's career is incredible!"

"Dude, I get this feeling he's out to get you ever since you won last year's Grand Prix." Swizzle says, lacing up his green boots.

"I saw the interview. He wants a war, he will get one." Gloyd says, smirking as he takes off his Snickers firesuit. "At this point, I don't care what happens. He better stay out of my way if he knows what's good for him." Gloyd says as he finishes his Powerade.

"Sure, that's what you told Nougatson last time, and he ran you off the track, causing your left rear tire to blow off and we all had to pit because you had to get your tire replaced." Swizzle says, grabbing a blue Powerade out of the cooler.

"I know that." Gloyd says as he climbs into his kart.

"We better get to the hotel and rest up for tomorrow's races and the first of many qualifying races for the Grand Prix." Swizzle says, climbing into his kart. "The qualifiers are gonna be tough ones this year, so we all have to be aware of our surroundings."

"I see." Gloyd says. "I agree with going back to the hotel to rest. Rancis and Clair are gonna have a field day just looking at your first place trophy."

"Yeah, tell me about it." Swizzle says as the two boys drive off to the hotel.

At the hotel, all the racers were milling around in the lobby, talking and laughing.

"Mon dieu..." Clair says as he unties his cape. "I almost never win first place in these races."

"Swizz is a force to be reckoned with at times, Clair. I would know." Rancis says as he ties his blazer around his waist. "He's such a sickeningly sweet racer. I don't blame him for firing that ice cream scoop at you. He wants to win SO much!"

"My poor Chouxvalier!" Clair cries, covering his face.

Gloyd and Swizzle arrive, all the racers staring at Swizzle.

"Why is everyone staring at me?" Swizzle asks, standing in the middle of the lobby.

Nobody says a word to Swizzle. The only one who says anything to Swizzle is Barry.

"You better clean up this act of yours, Malarkey. Because the whole 'you winning constantly' thing is going to drive me and everyone else INSANE!" Barry says, adjusting his vest. "Give someone else a chance, will ya?"

Swizzle stands there, stunned into silence. He nods, then runs to his hotel room.

End Chapter 1

Note: If I forgot any racers, let me know.

Next Chapter: Post-race drabble in the hotel and the day's races go on as preparations for the first qualifying race, the Fudge Shoppe 400, go on.

Sponsors for the racers:

1. #40- Swizzle Malarkey: Skittles

2. #24- Herschel Nougatson: Pepsi Max

3. #13- Gloyd Orangeboar: Snickers

4. #5- Jubileena Bing-Bing: Target

5. #8- Crumbelina Di Caramello: Godiva Chocolate

6. #7- Candlehead: Little Debbie Snack Cakes

7. #60- Vanellope Von Schweetz: M&M's

8. #1- Taffyta Muttonfudge: Laffy Taffy

9. #30- Rancis Fluggerbutter: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

10. #2- Adorabeezle Winterpop: Blue Bell Ice Cream

11. #10- Barry Bubblestein: Mobil 1 (Chocolate Oil)

12. #18- Minty Zaki: 7-Eleven

13. #95- Sticky Wipplesnit: Cool Whip

14. #55- Snowanna Rainbeau: Kona Ice (Snowcone Franchise)

15. #45- Crimson Crunch: Life Savers

16. #33- Clair Cremecape: Krispy Kreme Donuts

17. #15- Dylan Lancer: Coca-Cola

18. #20- Pepi Pepperdose: Diet Pepsi

19. #3- Bubblina Gumdrop: Bubblicious Bubble Gum

20. #70- Torvald Batterbutter: Dollar General

21. #64- Citrusella Flugpucker: Drive To End Hunger

22. #27- Nougetsia Brumblestain: Menchie's