The film is an uplifting coming-of-age story starring Will Rothhaar and Randy Quaid. It centers on 14-year-old Watts "Lightbulb" Davies, a teenager who is estranged from his father, Vic, a former karting champion.
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After the death of his mother, Watts struggles to connect with his father. He decides to take up go-kart racing but lacks the money to buy a professional kart. The Untold Story of Diddy Kong Racing (N64)
Watts faces off against a wealthy local bully, Rodney Wells, who buys the specific kart Watts had hoped to own.