“The Rocket" is a small town story inspired by true events, about a high school football star who suffers a severe head injury and loses his entire life plan. The heaviness of a broken relationship with his father, and losing the identity of "football star" push him to seek a new way to prove himself. Restricted from playing any sports and despite being an unlikely runner, the cross country coach brings the young man aboard his high school team out of necessity, and through much struggle, doubt, and determination, he finds a new way to push towards greatness. With colorful characters, youthful insights, and nostalgic storytelling, "The Rocket" brings together the elements of family, loss, failure, and redemption. The entire story is based on real characters and events that took place in the mid-west in 1999.

Frankie and Mike, two car fanatics, set out for a long drive through the desert to reach the Barrett Jackson auction in Las Vegas. Frankie tries to race his 67 Dodge Dart and ends up breaking down half way there. The pair orders the replacement part they need from ebay motors and plan to meet "Joey" with the part in a town called Calico. Calico is a desolate ghost town, and Frankie and Mike fin themselves at odds over cokes, hot wheels, and women. They mainly argue about who was the fastest drag racer, Don "The Snake" Prudomme or Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen. Their very relationship embodies the competitive spirit these two racers had and currently maintain today. After a quick face off outside a saloon, the two continue their journey through the desert to Vegas. Written by Richard Blake