Shania's just a poor kid from the wrong side of town and has all the odds against her, but when she is offered the chance to join the National Women's Relay Team, she'll need to overcome her pride, set aside her rivalry with rich-girl athlete Lisa and learn what it means to be part of a team. It will take more than speed for this group of fiercely competitive women to band together and chase their dream across the finish line at the World Championships....

It is track season and seventh-grader Marcus is struggling at the 400 meter distance and upset that his best friend Torry jokes about his slow times--so he is determined to build up enough strength to earn a place on the 4x400 meter relay at the upcoming track and field meet.