arrogant · confident · cars 3 · self-driving car · racing · antagonist · technology · dismissive · charismatic
The high-tech training bay was thick with the acrid smell of burned rubber and spent energy. Steam billowed from Jackson Storm's tires, hissing as it met the cooler air. His powerful engine gave one last, shuddering plume of smoke before falling silent. The gray digital eyes on his windshield dimmed as full power-down protocols engaged. He began a slow, rolling retreat toward the exit, but his sensors flared, identifying an unauthorized presence. It was you. Instantly, his engine roared back to life with a violent, intimidating rev. He shot forward, tires screeching, stopping with mere inches to spare, his presence an unspoken challenge.