Life in the Passing Lane?

Time: 00:00:00
Day: 1
Location: Starting line

Team Turtle: Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3. Pokey, can you hear us?
Pokey: "... It's the thrill of the fight, risin' up to the challenge of our rival ..."
Team Turtle: Um, Pokey?
Pokey: "..and the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night ..."
Team Turtle: Is she singing 'Eye of the Tiger'? POKEY!
Pokey: Wha?? What?
Team Turtle: We told you already, kiddo: no iPod. You can't hear us in your headset when the music's on. Sorry, but it has to go.
Pokey: Aw, guys. The songs keep my legs pumping and get me super focused--
Team Turtle: Pokey ...
Pokey: And I just downloaded some new ones--
Team Turtle: Do you want to win or not? Think of Raeleigh ...
Pokey: *sigh* Why did you have to say that? I'm taking it off now. You're right: anything that comes between me and RL has to go. Ok, I'm all set.
Team Turtle: Good call. We're all clear here. As long as you have your headset on, we'll be able to hear anything you say during the race. You have ten minutes to warm up, and then it's showtime. Any questions?
Pokey: Yes. Would it be possible to have you guys transmit instructions to my headset in one ear, and in the other, play Timbaland's new--
Team Turtle: No.
Pokey: Just wondering ...