After Speed attacks one of the rebels that was trying to torch the Mach-5, Kim learns that the Black Tiger was actually blown up by Schemer under Gallant's order to ensure he would stay with the army and not enter the desert race. Kim and Gallant believe the Flat Hill government is corrupt and that their rebel cause is just. To determine who is the better racer, Speed and Kim decide to race each other without the use of brakes since the Black Tiger's brakes are still broken...