Danny Krueger is a 20 year-old drag racer who plays by his own rules. After winning a scholarship to the prestigious Fast Lane Racing Academy, Danny finds himself competing against some of the fiercest young drivers in the world. Tension soars on and off the track and a terrible incident leaves Danny without a racing partner. Facing dismissal from the academy, he is forced to team up with an old rival. The pair must learn to set aside their differences as they vie for rookie spots on a professional racing team.