Dragon Puncher's Big Time Trial

It's a beautiful afternoon at Baby Park where today is the big day. Today, I'm doing a big time trial. I smiled to myself and said, "Wow! I can't believe that I'm going to do it. This is my chance to get the best time and I love it. Well, let's get started."

When I got to the track, I saw my Fire Breath go-kart at the starting line, waiting for the light to turn green. I said, "Well, here it is. My Time Trial is about to start and I can't wait for this big moment. Time to hop in and buckle up! To the Fire Breath!"

So I entered the kart and buckled up my safety belt. Just then, Lakitu came in with his signal lights and said, "Hey Dragon!"

"Lakitu! So glad you could make it." I replied, "So, what brings you here?"

"Well, I'm always here to signal the start of the race and this time, it will be a five-lap solo run!" Lakitu said, "Well, shall we get started with your run?"

"Yes!" I agreed as I turned on my engines, "Lakitu, will you please do the honors?"

Lakitu agreed with me and said, "It will be my pleasure! Now remember, five laps around Baby Park. Ready?"

"All set!" I agreed with a thumbs up, "Lakitu, press the button!"

"OK then, here we go!" Lakitu announced as he pushed the green button on the signal. Then he floated to me and began counting down to the start of my run, which triggers the first red light.

"3..."

I held on to the steering wheel as the second light went off…

"2..."

I looked at the road once more as the final red light appeared on the signal…

"1..."

I placed my foot on the accelerator, held my breath, and then…

And then…

The green light went off as Lakitu said the word to start my run…

"GO!"

With the word shouted, I stepped down on the gas pedal and then, the Fire Breath came out of the line with a rocket start. Lakitu saw it all and said, "Whoa! Now that was fast!"

The racetrack is an oval so, I decided to use the drifts to get the best time for each lap. When I finished my fifth and final lap, I crossed the finish line, ending my best run.

Lakitu waved the flag and said, "FINISH! That was amazing! I love drifts, especially on the last lap. Very good job. Well then, shall we tally up your total time for your run?"

"Let's hear it!" I replied with a smile.

"Alright then, here we go." Lakitu said as he took out his stopwatch. Then he said, "Dragon Puncher, after five laps of racing, your official time for this run at Baby Park is…"

Then Lakitu pushed the button on the stopwatch as it begins to tally up my official time and then…

The official time has been revealed to me. Lakitu looked at it and said the total to me, "Dragon Puncher, your total race time is… 50 SECONDS!

"YES! Best time!" I said as I jumped for joy.

Lakitu smiled at me and said, "Excellent job, Dragon! You got the best time at Baby Park with 50 seconds. You did amazing! Say, do you want to go again and try for a better time?"

"Of course! Let's go again!" I agreed as I entered the Fire Breath once again. Then I said, "Lakitu, count me off once again!"

"You got it! One green light for Dragon, coming up!" Lakitu said as he pressed the button once more.

And then, the green light went off once more as I start another great run.