Win the Race - Follow Jesus

Winning the race with God’s grace by finding purpose in life.

The race of life is on, but what happens when a wannabe racer doesn’t even know which way to go? Meet Laps the Racer, a self-proclaimed legend who’s missing two key things: a race car… and a clue! 🚦😂 As the team helps him understand the importance of a pace car, they uncover a bigger truth—just like racers follow the pace car, we need Jesus to guide our lives.

With hilarious moments, high-energy fun, and a powerful message from John 17:3, this fast-paced skit is perfect for VBS, camps, and church events. Buckle up—it’s time to follow the ultimate leader!

This is Segment #1 of a 5-part drama. 

NOTE: All segments can be ordered as standalone scripts or a complete series.

Winning the Race is designed for VBS or children's camp but works well in any setting. This engaging skit follows five uniquely entertaining race car drivers as they navigate the road to discovering God’s purpose for their lives. Using the high-energy theme of car racing—along with a healthy dose of family-friendly humor (guaranteed to keep both kids and leaders laughing!)—each segment explores a different aspect of finding purpose in life. The five segments include:

• • Complete series of 5 segment scripts 
  • or for individual segments:
    • Segment #1:  knowing and following Jesus (John 17:3)
    • Segment #2: through true worship (Mark 12:30) 
    • Segment #3: knowing God’s people (Ephesians 2:19) 
    • Segment #4: serving God (Ephesians 2:10) link
    • Segment #5: telling others about Jesus (Acts 1:8) 

Cast: 6

• Andi Airhead
• Randy Ratchet
• Ted Tirechanger
• Wendy Wrench
• Trudy Treadwear
• Laps the Racer, the singer and guitarist, (sorry we couldn't find anyone with talent but he comes free so . . .)
  • and all work together to result in silliness with a strong Christian message

Bible Reference:  Genesis

Set: none really necessary, but race car paraphernalia would be useful

Lighting:  standard

  Sound:  wireless mics if available

Song:     an on-going song to the tune of “Oh I Never Shall Marry,” sung (very badly and off key) by Laps, who (badly) accompanies himself on the guitar.

SFX: sounds of race cars, horns, squeal of tires, sound heard around race tracks

Costumes:  car racing costumes would be useful

Props:  car racing items if available

Special Instructions: none

Time:  50 (approximately 10 minutes each segment

Sample of first script:

(Andi, Randy, Ted, Wendy, and Trudy come on stage, talking.)

Andi: Like you said, Trudy, the whole race season really comes down to the next big race.

Randy: Nothin’ wrong in that really, Andi. That’s kinda the way it should be—one mega race, winner take all.

Ted: Whoooeee! Excitin’ is what, Randy! Smell’a oil and burnin’ tire rubber... it just doesn’t get much better’n that!

Wendy: After all, Ted, isn’t this what we all race for?

Trudy: For a fact, Wendy, and, of course, to get my name on the big prize. I can see it all now (mimes holding up a trophy)—right there on the big trophy, “Winner – Trudy Tirewear!”

*(Laps comes strolling on stage, strumming guitar and singing. (Tune: “Oh I Never Shall Marry”). Other actors watch, only mildly interested.)

Laps:
Oh they call me a racer
I bin racin' long time
For sure I'm a legend
Only in my own mind.

(Laps sees the audience, reacts.)

Laps: Heydee ho, race car enthusiasts and otherwise hip and happy folks! Laps the Racer here.

(Other actors look at Laps with blank expressions.)

Laps: Laps... the Racer here... I’m sure you have heard of me.

Andi: Actually, I haven’t, Laps, but pleased to know you. I am Andi Airhead (points to Randy)—that there is Randy Ratchet (points to Ted)—and there’s none other than Ted Tirechanger (points to Wendy)—and I am sure you’ve heard of Wendy Wrench (points to Trudy)—and last but no way least is racer of the week, Trudy Treadwear.

Laps: Wha’d’ya mean, never heard of me? My name is on everyone’s lips! My adoring public follows me around day and night! I am here to win the big race... Way I see it, I am pretty much a shoo-in to win.

(Andi clears throat, Laps reacts.)

Laps: Well, I mean, there’s you and the other racers here too, I mean, and...

Andi: Thanks for noticing.

Randy: Just who, or what, is Laps the Racer?

Laps: (Sings) Let me sang you the answer to that question.
(Laps clears his throat, prepares to sing.)
Me, me, me, me...

Oh they call me a racer
I bin racin' long time
For sure I'm a legend
Only in my own mind.

I was borned in Daytona
My first race in KC
All the races I sure know
Cause they’re like home to me.

Ted: OK, I’ll ask... if you are such a great racer, adoring fans all over, your name on everyone’s lips—why haven’t we ever heard of you, Laps the Racer?

Laps: Cause racin’s only half of what I do. Me, I’m a race car driver, but when I’m not burnin’ rubber, I’m a sanger.

Wendy: A “sanger”?

Laps: Yep, shore am. Me, I’m a sanger sangin’ songs.

Trudy: On purpose?

Laps: Yep, pretty much so.

Trudy: A shame that, actually.

Andi: So, Laps, you telling us you will be driving in the next race then?

Laps: Well... likely, just have two little details to work out first.

Randy: Little details? Care to give us a fer-instance?

Laps: Well, first, I need a car.

Ted: For sure that would help your chances of winning, is my guess.

Andi: Last time I can recall a fella winning a car race without a car is... (thinks) ...never actually.

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