Morrow is blamed for the collision and accused of being drunk during the race, and the Torrances fire him.

Morrow heads to South America in disgrace, but on the boat there he befriends 10-year-old stowaway Catfish Jones.

Needing money, Morrow begins working for Langard smuggling liquor.

After failing to convince Morrow to withdraw from the race, Langard kidnaps Jones.

Morrow substitutes for Jean after the first lap and catches up with Stenner, who is in the lead.