63 L
You are the winner of the 
competition and are 
granted an audience with 
Calypso, the creator 
of the Twisted Metal
contest.  

As you speed into his 
underground garage, you 
spot him, surrounded by 
bodyguards and seated on 
a throne of broken car 
parts.  His face is burnt 
beyond recognition.  His 
smile is hideous.  He
speaks:

''As you know, I shall
now grant any prize you
request.''

''I was a captain in the
Jungle Wars of South
America,'' you tell him.
''I lost my entire platoon.
I sent them straight into
an enemy trap.''

''And now as your prize
you want a second chance.
You want me to send you
back in time so you can
save them.  I don't
recommend it, Captain.''
Calypso tries to warn you
about the dangers of such
a request, but you refuse
to heed his advice.
Realizing your mind is
made up, Calypso simply
shrugs and agrees to grant
your wish.

You should have listened
to the guy.  You are sent
back in time, dropped into
the middle of a raging
South American war.
Before you have time to
save your platoon you are
shot at point blank range
by an enemy soldier.
You die instantly.

The next day, back in
2005, two high school
kids find your car sitting
in the middle of a dirt
field.  They steal it,
@S
speed off, and vow to
enter next year's contest
using your vehicle!