The Neutralizer - The Return of Sir William (Part 2 of 4)
By Ralph Arata

CAST OF CHARACTERS
The Big Fed (Head of DOJ Special Ops) - Dean Hickenlooper
Sir William - Bill Hedricks
Mission Controller - Susan Arata
Gadgets (electronics expert) - Dino Perez
The Doctor (automotive specialist) - Steve Skegg
Hard Drive (computer genius) - Dave Novak
The Soldier aka Neutralizer - Ralph Arata

PROLOGUE
The notorious Sir William had once again emerged. Ex-British Parliament darling and MI6 master spy turned rogue. He had arranged the kidnapping of the daughter of the Chair for House Ways & Means. He was looking for the coding of the F-35 software in exchange but the President knew that exchange would never occur. The President called upon Dean Hickenlooper, the Big Fed and Dean had called on the Neutralizer to seek & destroy this kidnapping threat. Chapter 2 of this story picks up at the Farm (a super-secret black ops base in the Allegheny Mtns) where Ralph Arata aka the Neutralizer is receiving Intel update from the Steve Skegg aka the Doctor on his creation, a race prepared 1972 MGB.

THE STORY
The Neutralizer stood in the Farm's automotive wing where Steve, the Doctor, Skegg reviewed changes to the soldier's MGB. The Doctor said "OK, you could be running from or chasing one of Sir William's very fast Dodge Hellcats". "A 6.2 liter, 717 HP chunk of muscle". "Your "B" is a 1.8 liter 70's vintage British car". "The previous work done to the engine should serve well but I've made a few changes to level the playing field more". "First, I have removed the armored body works and replaced it with fiberglass". "We give up protection for agility so be mindful". "Secondly, the Pirelli P-0 tires are replaced NITTO NT555 G2s that support quick starts and stability in racing". "These tires are sized 215-40-17 so notice slight changes in the "Bs" wheel well geometry". "I have also placed oversized roll bars front & rear".

The Doctor went on. "Now the big changes are in the engine where I have installed a Combo Turbocharger GT 55/42". "It's a GM spec #2003.5.05 and combined with a AC Delco Mutli Port Fuel Injector Assembly you'll have over 380HP which is greater than a Jaguar F-Type". "The horsepower plus super-light weight will make you competitive if the car doesn't blow up". "Try to bring it back in one piece please"!!

Dino Perez aka Gadgets, the Farms electronics expert then spoke. "I have completely re-wired the "B" for sake of fire prevention with a fire suppression system under the front apron" "There is an AC Delco electronic ignition for quick dependable starts". "There is a remote start which Hard Drive will review with you". Dave Novak aka Hard Drive, the Farm's computer genius was next. "I have update & tested your satellite GPS tracker and its back in the MG's radio console". "The remote start feature is programmed into your cell phone with smart-drive technology so if you are away from the "B" press the 0 - 3X times and the car will find you".

As Hard Drive was finishing Dean aka Big Fed arrived with Susan Simpson who is the Farm's gorgeous and brilliant mission controller. Dean went on to say...."There is C-130 on our tarmac here to get you and the MGB to Bradley field in Harford". Susan will join you and brief on route". "Stay frosty"!

The Neutralizer stepped back and took in the MGB. "Damn that's beautiful", said the soldier. "Damn, damn, damn......................."
RALPH....is you cursing in the garage?? Did you fall asleep in the MG again?? Wake up, get in here and help me with laundry!!

Oh yikes, I did it again as I crawled slowly out of the driver's seat of my "B" and walked toward the laundry room to fold underwear.

Chapter 3 - CONTACT!
Note: Chapter 1 can be found in the May edition of the Driveline.