Jarno Saarinen arrives in Imatra as his girlfriend Soili's mechanic, and they get to know their racing partners. At the same time, a stir breaks out in the rival garage when Phil Read breaks the garage rules.
Jarno and Soili stock their van with canned food and set off for Europe. In the GDR, Jarno and Soili learn how brutal it is to be an amateur driver and how racing is going to change. Phil Read falls in love with Madeline.
Soili accidentally becomes an international celebrity, Jarno takes the victory he seeks, but the tobacco sponsor has some doubts. Phil Read gets an interesting offer.
Jarno and Soili go on their honeymoon in Italy and after meeting with businessman De Tomaso, Jarno tests a 500cc motorbike. The 250cc world championship is up for grabs in Imatra.
