Book 1 Project The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain is about a dog named Enzo. The story describes Enzo’s experience watching everything that happens in the life of his owner, Denny. Enzo is the main character in the book, and the narrator of the story.  Enzo sees how difficult Denny’s life becomes when his wife gets sick with cancer and he is fighting over the custody of his children with his wife’s family. Enzo and Denny always had a passion for race car racing.

 I have a proposal to make an indoor go kart racing track with a race car theme. The go- kart track would be called EN-ZONE. This name was selected because Enzo, the dog in the book, captures so many readers’ hearts just as the racing track will appeal to many people. Inside the go kart facility, there will be places where people can race go karts which are designed as race cars. There will be go karts dedicated to Enzo and also, karts devoted to Denny. Just think people can live through the experience of being a race car driver, while feeling the main character’s passion for racing, as seen in the book. Visitors will encounter the actual race as in hearing, “the racetrack is dry for the pace lap, and then after the green flag is waved, indicating the start of race…” (pg. 6). People will have so much fun racing and competing against each other.  There will be lots of excitement at our go kart park because people love rivalry and the opportunity to win! In the EN-ZONE, there will be race car flags and announcers. The go karts will line up like a NASCAR race and there will be the lights and a count down.  Also, there will be stands for the racer’s parents, friends, and fans that may just stop by to watch the go kart races.  People will become so excited and involved in going to EN-ZONE because racing is “about believing that one’s car is merely an extension of one’s body” (pg. 314). The point of EN-ZONE is to give the customer the full experience of being a race car driver and in believing that you can be everything.

When people are finished racing the go karts or get hungry, they can get refreshments from the restaurant, Racing in the Rain. The restaurant will have a variety of food including hamburgers, fries, pizza and much more which can be eaten in race car themed booths. The food will be delicious, family friendly, and affordable so everyone can have a good time. The servers will wear t-shirts with a dog in a race car driving in the rain to represent Enzo.

Once people enjoy their meal, they can stop by the EN-ZONE gift shop where customers can purchase merchandise that is customized with details in the book. For example, people can purchase t-shirts and key chains with pictures of Enzo or Denny’s race car jersey. The store will also have t-shirts with quotes from the book like “It is about believing that you are not you: you are everything. And everything is you” (pg. 314). The gift shop will sell the book, The Art of Racing in the Rain and there will be stuffed animals of Enzo and many other fun products that people will be attracted to purchase. People will want to buy unique t-shirts and memorabilia that relate to the book, The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Overall, I personally think people will enjoy the EN-ZONE because it is a new, family fun adventure where people can relax and be entertained. I think EN-ZONE will be a great investment and create an atmosphere of fun for many people. I feel like this would be a good idea because is something new and different. A lot of people who have not read the book can still enjoy the story line of The Art of Racing in the Rain, and once someone visits EN-ZONE, they may get interested in reading the book. Who knew that go kart racing may encourage reading. This could be a win-win situation for all involved. This idea will bring a new experience to all of the current fans, as well as create new future enthusiasts.