2026 Moonshine 400

[Skipper Duke]

"Hello Garrett!" (Waves at him.) "This interesting since we both have Mustangs." With that, puts the hammer down and races after Garrett to get the lead back again.

[Garrett Duke]

Garrett just nods at him as he stares at the road ahead. Looking back in his rearview mirror he sees everyone getting closer as he fights with Skipper.  Looking back at Skipper he is impressed by the manpower and speed of his car.  But what everyone doesn't know, is that he has a souped up Jeff Gordon engine under his hood. The same engine that brought Jeff Gordon to the checkered flag and championships many times.  "See ya later," Garrett shouts at Skipper as he presses the accelerator to the floor and Spittin' Cobra flies ahead and Garrett cuts Skipper off again before rushing ahead. 

[Hobie Hartkins]

Hobie just got back in the action after a delayed pit stop! He knows the Moonshine Mauler has the power to out run everyone but he's not sure when to make his move!  He just gets on the straightway of the track and puts his heel to the steel!  He's passing all kinds of racers.....he still hasn't seen  Meadow or Daisy yet! 

[RogerDuke]

After pulling out the pin that disconnected the Minnow, the tongue of the trailer dug into the dirt and stopped the trailer/Minnow in it's tracks. Jesse's dirt bike launched into the air like a catapult, right over the creek. With the new coconut fuel in his tank Jesse knew he would catch the rest of the group soon.

He looked in his mirror at the Minnow and trailer on the other side of the creek and figured Skipper would miss it....but also thought Skipper would forgive him since Ford Mustangs are much faster when they aren't pulling yachts. 

As he watched the stuck trailer and yacht get smaller and smaller in his mirror Jesse couldn't resist singing...."The Minnow would be lost. The Minnow would be lost."

[Skipper Duke]

On 6/6/2026 at 10:19 PM, RogerDuke said:

After pulling out the pin that disconnected the Minnow, the tongue of the trailer dug into the dirt and stopped the trailer/Minnow in it's tracks. Jesse's dirt bike launched into the air like a catapult, right over the creek. With the new coconut fuel in his tank Jesse knew he would catch the rest of the group soon.

He looked in his mirror at the Minnow and trailer on the other side of the creek and figured Skipper would miss it....but also thought Skipper would forgive him since Ford Mustangs are much faster when they aren't pulling yachts. 

As he watched the stuck trailer and yacht get smaller and smaller in his mirror Jesse couldn't resist singing...."The Minnow would be lost. The Minnow would be lost."

Skipper catches up to Jesse after jumping Dry Creek, and fighting with Garrett.

[RogerDuke]

Jesse had a surge of power from the motorcycle and an even stronger surge of confidence. After taking the lead he stretched that lead out so far between him and second place that he looked in his mirror and couldn't even tell who was in second since they were so far back. He smiled. It should be easy from here he reckoned. He had first place in the bag at this rate. He smiled. 

Then the old moonshiner smelled something. And it wasn't the coconut shine he had spilled when he was filling his tank on the bow of the Minnow. It was smoke. He looked down and noticed his alternator was on fire. Or was it a magneto? He wasn't sure... but he knew he had problems. Two gallons of moonshine between his legs with a small fire underneath it was not a good combo. He hit the brakes, pulled over, took his helmet off, grabbed his red hat that was underneath it and smacked the fire with his hat until it went out. Back to last place for Jesse. He tried to kick start the dirt bike but no luck. 

[Hobie Hartkins]

several people on the sidelines are smelling the unmistakable  smell of Homemade  Hooch! Hobie's engine is cranked to the max as he brings  it around the curve and into the next straightaway!  He's burning Shine like it was water and blowing by everybody!    

[Skipper Duke]

8 hours ago, RogerDuke said:

Jesse had a surge of power from the motorcycle and an even stronger surge of confidence. After taking the lead he stretched that lead out so far between him and second place that he looked in his mirror and couldn't even tell who was in second since they were so far back. He smiled. It should be easy from here he reckoned. He had first place in the bag at this rate. He smiled. 

Then the old moonshiner smelled something. And it wasn't the coconut shine he had spilled when he was filling his tank on the bow of the Minnow. It was smoke. He looked down and noticed his alternator was on fire. Or was it a magneto? He wasn't sure... but he knew he had problems. Two gallons of moonshine between his legs with a small fire underneath it was not a good combo. He hit the brakes, pulled over, took his helmet off, grabbed his red hat that was underneath it and smacked the fire with his hat until it went out. Back to last place for Jesse. He tried to kick start the dirt bike but no luck. 

What Uncle Jesse doesn't know, is the Skipper had backup moonshine with him inside the car. 2 jugs of Mr. Thurston Howell III's famous Brandy Peaches. He converted this to Moonshine and supplied the Skipper with this backup fuel in case someone decided to steal the Professor's Coconut Shine.

[Skipper Duke]

8 hours ago, Hobie Hartkins said:

several people on the sidelines are smelling the unmistakable  smell of Homemade  Hooch! Hobie's engine is cranked to the max as he brings  it around the curve and into the next straightaway!  He's burning Shine like it was water and blowing by everybody!    

The Skipper is coming after you Hobie! 😂 You better movie it! 😂 

[Skipper Duke]

Skipper and his Shelby GT 500 Mustang are way ahead of the pack now. He's wondering what the Hazzard happened to everyone and where in the Hazzard they've all gone. 😂 

[RogerDuke]

And then things got even worse for Jesse. The fire reignited and he wasn't able to put it out this time. He ran away from the motorcyle, knowing what was about to happen. Just as he got out of harm's way the Yamaha went up in a fireball because of the power of Professor's fuel. He felt the blast and could feel the heat but he was okay. It looks like another year with no trophy. But that wasn't the worst of it. How would he tell Emma her back up dirt bike was destroyed. 

Just when it appeared he wouldn't see the checkered flag, a Hazzard miracle appeared from around the corner. 

[RogerDuke]

It was Emma. At first she didn't realize the charred, burning pile of metal was her second dirt bike but because her crush on Jesse was so strong she took it well after he revealed it.

"Here Jesse, use this one. It's identical. They will never know." 

Jesse hopped on right away. "But I can't leave you here Emma"

She hopped on the back and gave his big belly a hug from behind, happy to be close to her dream man. "I'm ready for our race date Jesse. Let 'er rip!" 

[Garrett Duke]

Garrett felt guilty passing Jesse as he saw the dirt bike on fire, but seeing he was ok, he floored the accelerator to the floor only for him to hear the dirt bike explode behind him. He contemplated going back to check on him as it seems as he has already lost the race. He was angry and disappointed in himself, but he knew he was racing the honest way without using alcohol from anyone else. Just the best gas he had gotten. Pure NASCAR gold gas that he had gotten when he gotten Jeff Gordon's engine. 

Just as he thought more of turning around, he spots a dirt bike with Jesse on it behind him. "What the heck?" he says a loud before exhaling a deep breath of relief at seeing him ok.

With seeing Jesse was Ok gave Garrett another surge of adrenaline and he shoved his car faster forward. He was never one to give up on a race until it was over. 

[Hobie Hartkins]

Hobie just couldn't  leave Jessie stranded, so he let Jessie jump in the bed  of The Moonshine Mauler and then he put the heel to the steel and was right upside everybody else! ( They wondered how he did it  so fast and he wasn't about to tell anyone about his special CAR LOT SHINE,  that he made behind the business on the back 40!! ) 

[Skipper Duke]

Skipper is in the final stretch. He sees the finished line coming up. He puts his heel to the steel, the pedal to the metal. He pushes his Shelby GT 500 Mustang as fast as it will go. He's sipping on Mr. Howell's Brandy Peaches Moonshine without a care in the world, well, except for 1 that is. To cross that finished line, get the 1st place winning money, the trophy and buy the S. S. Minnow II to continue the charter business.

[RogerDuke]

Jesse has the throttle wide open but knows he is too far back to win. It looks like he will have to settle for fourth place at this point. He knows he shouldn't have had Elon put that computer on the motorcycle. Even though it wasn't on when the bike caught fire and blew up, the damage it did to the alternator must have been what caused the problem in the middle of the race. High tech and Hazzard County just don't mix. 

Looks like he'll have to wait until next year to beat Skipper, Garrett and Hobie. At least he will probably beat all the others. 

Once again Emma yells "Let 'er rip!"

[Skipper Duke]

3 minutes ago, RogerDuke said:

Jesse has the throttle wide open but knows he is too far back to win. It looks like he will have to settle for fourth place at this point. He knows he shouldn't have had Elon put that computer on the motorcycle. Even though it wasn't on when the bike caught fire and blew up, the damage it did to the alternator must have been what caused the problem in the middle of the race. High tech and Hazzard County just don't mix. 

Looks like he'll have to wait until next year to beat Skipper, Garrett and Hobie. At least he will probably beat all the others. 

Once again Emma yells "Let 'er rip!"

I'm outta reactions. ❤️ 

[Hobie Hartkins]

High tech and Hazzard County just don't mix.  

THAT'S A FACT!!  Thank goodness!!

[Hobie Hartkins]

Hobie is seeing a clear shot now, to the finish line but he can't find Daisy or Meadow!!   

 

[Skipper Duke]

14 minutes ago, Hobie Hartkins said:

Hobie is seeing a clear shot now, to the finish line but he can't find Daisy or Meadow!!   

 

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