After a chance meeting with a dynamic race car driver, Millie is tempted to accept his offer to go to the Daytona 500 with him. She is, of course, apprehensive, but she had not felt attaction for any man since the death of her husband, a FHP cop, who was killed by a drunk driver. Dave Masden dares her beyond her capability to decline. Their first date lasts several weeks as they get to know each other.