Michale Howard stands as reigning champion in the World Battle Grand Prix, piloting the battle car Cut Throat. He secured pole position for the championship final. His key rivals were rookie Jetson Miller in the Stinger and newcomer Go Hibiki in the Mach 5, who started last. Michale held the lead early on. During the race's second stage, the Green Course winding through forest and mountains, Jetson Miller attempted an unsuccessful pass on a curve. Michale maintained his position while aggressive tactics by Team Exelion hampered competitors like Go Hibiki. The race entered a hazardous abandoned mine tunnel where Team Exelion's remote-controlled bombs caused chaos. After exiting the tunnel, the final stage returned to the stadium circuit. While battling Jetson Miller for position, Michale collided accidentally with him, enabling Go Hibiki to overtake both, costing Michale his lead. An unrelated incident involving another racer ultimately allowed Jetson Miller to win. Unverified rumors later suggested Jetson's wealthy parents paid Go to let him win. Michale Howard's involvement ended there.