Richard Brooks
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After the sudden death of her abusive husband in a mysterious street racing accident, 40-year-old Elane Tanner inherits nothing but an unfinished 1976 Corvette Stingray and a pile of unpaid bills. Grieving, broke, and barely holding on, she’s pulled into the underground street racing scene of Los Angeles, where she discovers her late husband’s secrets go far deeper than she ever imagined.
Seeking mentorship, she finds reclusive, former racing legend Brian “Jet” McLean and his engine-building guru Frank “Primo” Stallings who help Lane rebuild her car into a winner and discover her true power behind the wheel, thus earning her the new nickname of “Fast Lane” Tanner.
As she earns respect among the youth-dominated culture, she uncovers a human trafficking ring operating beneath the surface with her own troubled son caught in the crosshairs. Now, Lane must race not only for the thrill but for justice. With the help of the most unlikely allies, she takes the system down from the inside and builds a new kind of racetrack -one that’s safe, legal, and built on purpose.
A full force female lead. A high-octane ride. And a deeply human story about finding your power when everything’s been stripped away.