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In a sky‑crammed future where commuter copters and flivver‑jets dominate the airways, Bart Sponsor once stood among the elite Top Competitors. A single misstep forces him into retirement, but a sudden police pursuit throws his quiet life into chaos. He darts through the congested lanes above Chicago, pushing his Cad Super to illegal speeds while his sharp‑tongued wife Celia teases and worries in equal measure.
As they evade the law, Bart’s frustration with the overcrowded skyways gives way to a reckless thrill. Their frantic flight leads them to a towering municipal sign that proclaims a relentless drive to “Compete,” a reminder of the pressure that still haunts Bart. With a surprise bank request and a looming farewell party for a family they barely know, the couple must decide whether to cling to old ambitions or face the consequences of their daring escape. The story whirls through high‑octane chase and urban aerial drama, setting the stage for a showdown that could redefine what it means to compete in a world that never stops moving.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (78K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jun 22, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1923–1981
A lively early science-fiction fan turned writer and reviewer, he helped shape mid-century fandom as well as the small-press world around it. His work ranges from space-age adventure to crime fiction, with roots in the energetic magazine culture of the 1930s through 1950s.
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