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  Speed Racer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Speed Racer is the title of an English adaptation of the Japanese anime Mach Go Go Go which centered around automobile racing.
Speed Racer, along with Astro Boy, was one of the first truly successful anime franchise in the United States.
Its future is uncertain, as DIC and Santa Monica-based Speed Racer Enterprises became embroiled in a bitter lawsuit for control of the series.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Speed_Racer   (2709 words)

  
 Speed Racer - Nostalgia Central
Speed Racer originally started out in Japan in 1965 as a comic strip by Tatsuo Yoshida and the original Japanese series was entitled Mach-G0-Go.
Speed is often accompanied in his exploits by his girlfriend Trixie, his kid brother Spridle, and Spridle’s pet chimp Chim-chim.
In reality, Racer X is actually Rex Racer, Speed's older brother who left the family and now works undercover as a top secret Interpol agent and races his car The Shooting Star.
www.nostalgiacentral.com /tv/kids/speedracer.htm   (292 words)

  
 Attack of the 50 Foot DVD: Speed Racer - Collector's Edition (1967)
Young Speed Racer, the son of famous racecar designer Pops Racer, is determined to become the greatest racecar driver in the world.
Speed and his car, the Mach 5 – which contains so many high-tech gadgets, James Bond is weeping with envy into his vodka martini – regularly enter the world's most absurdly dangerous races, which are populated by an assortment of the worst villainous scum this side of Mos Eisley.
Speed Racer was the first color anime to play regularly on American TV, and consequently remained a fixture during kiddie-oriented blocks of programming for twenty years.
www.50footdvd.com /movies/s/speed-racer.html   (832 words)

  
 SPEED RACER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Speed and his good college friends, Violet Morris and J.T. Jasxon all would get together every Monday night to watch the top wrestling promotions of the time and their TV shows, wishing they could be a part of it.
Speed's stable had been pared down to 5, but this was for the best and for months, they wrestled WHCW undercard matches as all members, none of whom were vets of the squared circle, honed their skills.
Speed worked his way up the rankings there along with the British team, the Warriors Of Eternity, who were part of his Legion, and between the EEMWF and TWD over the next year, Speed had gained the bulk of his career title victories.
agw.freeservers.com /speed.htm   (3259 words)

  
 Absolute Anime / Speed Racer
Speed Racer was the story of Speed, an 18 year old racing driver and his adventures on and off the track.
Speed's older brother was Rex, who also played Racer X- a masked racer with even Speed not knowing his real identity, and was an undercover agent.
A new series titled "New series of Speed Racer" was produced by Fred Wolf films from Teenage Mutant Turtle fame and released in 1993, but was not as popular as the original, for a few reasons.
www.absoluteanime.com /speed_racer/index.htm   (559 words)

  
 Speed Racer: Collector's Edition (1967)
Turbo-charged with all of Speed Racer's trademark animated thrills, offbeat humor, unforgettable characters and cliff-hanger action, these collectible, specially rematsered episodes are the stuff of every fan's dreams.
While Speed Racer looks quite simplistic looking back on it now — and the style has definitely evolved into something much more impressive — even back then, the show and its style of animation were on the cutting edge.
Speed ends up uncovering the plot, solving the crime in question, and becoming a hero in the process.
dvdmg.com /speedracer.shtml   (2068 words)

  
 Speed Racer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Speed was great, Racer X was great, Mom and Pop were ok--Chim Chim and Spridle DID need valium, but I loved this "cheesy" show--the fast talking, the "oohs" and "aahs" and aside from the great theme song, the incidental music was great.
Speed Racer and the Gang were all tied up to posts with rope and Racer X was undercover and he was supposed to execute them with a machine gun.
Speed Racer JTS during the opening credits when the Mach 5 is being crowded and bumped by an opposing driver.
www.jumptheshark.com /s/speedracer.htm   (4134 words)

  
 Speed Racer for PlayStation Review - PlayStation Speed Racer Review
Unfortunately, Tomy's Speed Racer, a title that was released two years ago in Japan, joins the multitudes of lackluster racers that find their way onto store shelves.
All the signature Speed Racer characteristics are present and accounted for, letting fans of the show momentarily assemble a weak grin or muster a nod to the familiarity.
In fact, Speed Racer is probably best described as a poor man's Ridge Racer, albeit one with a few trademarked gizmos thrown into the mix to attempt to break up the monotony.
www.gamespot.com /ps/driving/speedracer/review.html?page=1&sid=2549430   (470 words)

  
 Speed Racer DVD review
For most Americans, "Speed Racer," adapted from the Japanese television series "Mach Go Go Go" by Trans-Lux's Peter Fernandez (who also produced the U.S. release of "Astro Boy"), was their first exposure to anime.
Artisan's release of "Speed Racer" on DVD includes the first 11 episodes, comprising five two-part adventures of Speed, a teenage racecar driver, and his family: "Pops," Mrs.
Racer, meddling kid brother Spritle and his pet monkey Chim Chim, mysterious older brother Rex (who, unbeknownst to Speed, is really "Racer X"!) and mod helicopter-flying gal-pal Trixie.
www.avrev.com /dvd/revs/speedracer.shtml   (898 words)

  
 Speed Racer HQ MACH 5 Model Car   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It was over 35 years ago that "Speed Racer" and the Mach 5 first raced across American TV screens as a syndicated half-hour cartoon.
Driven by "Speed Racer" himself, and maintained by "Pops" and "Sparky", the Mach 5 was outfitted with a futuristic arsenal of special devices that enabled it to leap, sprout special grip tires, extend rotary saws and even operate under water!
the unique styling of the Speed Racer Mach V 1:18 scale Diecast cartoon vehicle includes awesome gadgets such as a spring-loaded periscope; "ion jacks" under the flip-forward hood that can be locked in place to support the car; opening hood compartment housing Speed’s homing robot; and an opening compartment on the rear.
www.speedracerhq.com   (203 words)

  
 Absolute Anime / Speed Racer / Racer X
Due to his secret identity as a spy, Rex is unable to reveal his true identity to Speed which creates a conflict between them.
Racer X is a mysterious character with many secrets, and there are many rumors surrounding him.
Racer X is one of the heroic characters you will find as you enjoy the Adventures of Speed Racer.
www.absoluteanime.com /speed_racer/rex.htm   (271 words)

  
 Speed Racer Uniform & Equipment for Kid Action
Speed Racer was to be PM's first Official Uniform release in what was to be their first, new Character Series and the first new Captain Action Character Series in 30 years!
To create the Speed Racer mock-up Bob and Michael went to what seemed to be 'the horses mouth' and used the art that Speed Racer Enterprises created specifically for PM's use.
In then case of the Speed Racer mockup, a resin casting of the head/mask sculpt was attached to a pre-production piece of the Kid Action body.
gamesandbeyond.com /review/speed/speedracer.html   (2642 words)

  
 Speed Racer TV Show - Speed Racer Television Show - TV.com
Joining Speed is an unforgettable cast of characters, including Mom and Pops Racer, girlfriend Trixie, little brother Spritle and his pet monkey Chim Chim, mechanic Sparky, and the mysterious Racer X. Characters Speed Racer: Speed is an eighteen year old car driver, and is one of the youngest in the international...
After Speed runs out of gas, Racer X shows up and gives Speed a lecture about his duty to win as a professional racer vs. his desire to help his competitors, and leaves a gas can.
Speed wins the race becoming world champion race and Lovelace reveals herself to her father.
www.tv.com /speed-racer/show/6922/summary.html   (361 words)

  
 "Mahha gô gô gô" (1967)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Racer family is as tightly knit as any family, headed by patriarch, ace motorsports engineer Lionel "Pops" Racer, his loving wife - never named in the show beyond Mom - and his two sons, Greg James "Speed" Racer and toddler Spridle.
Speed is a special racer, and this draws the wrath of unscrupulous types determined to see that he never becomes a champion.
There is a special chemistry between Racer X and Speed, a chemistry driven by Speed's budding curiousity about Racer X's true identity, and budding suspicion that Racer X is his long-lost brother.
us.imdb.com /Title?0061300   (745 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Speed Racer, Vol. 2: DVD: Hiroshi Sasagawa,Katsuji Mori,Michiko Nomura,Yoshiko Matsuo,Kinya Aikawa,Teiji ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This isn't any recent Speed Racer movies or any further cheapening of the original, this is the original featured in its original form.
Speed Racer is a highly original and unique series that never got the recognition it deserved.
Anyone who's watched "Speed Racer" knows that most of the shows came in 2 parts, much like "Batman," the first half-hour ending in a cliffhanger that would make you watch part 2 when it aired.
www.amazon.ca /Speed-Racer-Vol-Hiroshi-Sasagawa/dp/B0001US62S   (1124 words)

  
 Speed Racer Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Speed is a young kid who along with his cousin, Sparky is watching his brother, Rex race against Hank, another Racer cousin.
This issue also introduces us to the mysterious Racer X and reinforces the fact that the world of racing is filled with danger and intrigue.
Issue three sets the stage for Speed to fulfill his destiny as the world’s greatest race car driver and brings the Mach 5 into the story.
www.flooby.com /archives/rev-speed.htm   (285 words)

  
 Speed Racer t-shirts
Speed Racer debuted on American television in syndication on September 23, 1967.
The show followed the adventures of teenaged race car driver Speed as he travels around the world in his super duper racecar, the Mach 5.
Joining Speed in his adventures were his girlfriend Trixie, his little brother Spridal, Spridal's pet chimp Chim Chim, Sparky the mechanic, Speed's pop Pops.
www.80stees.com /pages/t-shirts/Speed_Racer_t-shirts.asp   (70 words)

  
 Speed Racer Insures with Geico   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In the ad, Speed’s girlfriend Trixie informs the racing Speed Racer from her helicopter that the bridge is out ahead!…..but, she has some good news…
Speed Racer and his famous supporting cast of characters has continued to enthrall three generations of cartoon fans.
Later, from 1996 through 2000, Speed Racer aired on Cartoon Network where a new generation of kids fell in love with Speed, Trixie, the powerful Mach 5, Pops, Spridle, Chim Chim, Sparky and yes, even the mysterious Racer X! The show can now be seen on Speed Channel.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/5/prweb236491.php   (403 words)

  
 MILE HIGH COMICS presents THE BEAT at COMICON.com: CORRECTED: Licensing alert; SPEED RACER!!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If we remember aright, Speed, Trixie and Spritle last made a comics appearance from the pages of NOW comics, although they continue to be seen in ironic advertisements for all kinds of products.
“Speed Racer is such an icon that I’m thrilled to be able to release new comics based on the legendary series,” enthused Seven Seas president Jason DeAngelis.
For this latest incarnation of Speed Racer, Seven Seas promises an engaging cinematic storyline written by a prominent Hollywood screenwriter, along with dynamic artwork by a top-notch manga artist – both to be announced shortly.
www.comicon.com /thebeat/2006/01/licensing_alert_speed_racer.html   (389 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Speed Racer The Movie: DVD: Speed Racer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Speed and Trixie recall the characters from a Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning show, with rounder heads, broader chins, wider mouths, and smaller eyes than recent heroes and heroines.
Speed Racer, space hero Colonel Bleep and all their friends join up for this exciting animated feature.
First, Speed Racer, his girlfriend Trixie and all the gang are in a desperate race to save hundreds of lives from the evil clutches of the "The Car Hater".
www.amazon.com /Speed-Racer-Movie/dp/B000056ETG   (1419 words)

  
 Speed Racer: Sabotage - TV.com
Speed swerves to avoid colliding with his competitors, who crash through the guardrail.
J.J. Sedelmaier says the exclusion of Peter Fernendez, the original voice of Speed and Racer X, was a matter of not knowing how "to get a hold of him." (edit)
Speed - On the road of life there are passengers and there are drivers.
www.tv.com /speed-racer/sabotage/episode/407881/summary.html   (303 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Speed Racer - Episodes 1-11: DVD: Hiroshi Sasagawa,Katsuji Mori,Michiko Nomura,Yoshiko Matsuo,Kinya ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eighteen-year-old Speed Racer wants to become a race car driver, but his father, automotive engineer "Pops" Racer, "blows a gasket" at the idea.
Turbo-charged with all of Speed Racer's trademark animated thrills, offbeat humor, unforgettable characters and cliff-hanger racing action, these collectible, specially remastered episodes are the stuff of every fan's dreams.
i grew up on speed racer and the coolest car ever the mach 5.it's great to see these old shows again and thanks to dvds we can see speed in all his glory.
www.amazon.com /Speed-Racer-Episodes-Hiroshi-Sasagawa/dp/B00008IHAV   (2585 words)

  
 SPEED RACER - DVD
The theme song says he's a demon on wheels, and in one traumatizing, out-of-step dream sequence, Trixie, Speed Racer's Girl Friday, meets a version of Speed Racer with a face like the Green Goblin's and scaly arms capable of summoning hellfire.
The results are less than epiphanical: video is blurry (especially during the opening and closing title sequences), and there are after-effects that date back to the initial frame-rate conversion of the source material for US broadcast.
This review may not be reprinted, in whole or in part, without the express consent of its author.
www.filmfreakcentral.net /dvdreviews/speedracer.htm   (264 words)

  
 The Shrine of Speed Racer
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With this button Speed gets special illumination, allowing him to see further ahead, and of course it is better than ordinary headlights.
A periscope is raised to the surface, and Speed can monitor the activity at the surface of water, via a television built into the Mach 5.
www.geocities.com /MotorCity/6400/spdrcr/racer2.html   (387 words)

  
 SPEEDtv.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Perhaps it was his measure of domination, as he won seven races and six poles en route to his first Champ Car championship.
Most likely, it was a combination of all of these things that made the Canadian our readers’ choice as the year’s most outstanding racer, by the widest margin of victory in the balloting ever.
The details behind Tracy’s selection, along with those of all the winners in our annual reader-selected Racer of the Year awards, will be related by David Phillips in the April issue of RACER magazine, on sale this month.
www.speedtv.com /articles/auto/champcar/10020   (479 words)

  
 Speed Racer
Speed Racer is back, and Toynami's got him!
First airing in 1967, Speed Racer has remained popular for decades, from its original daily syndication to today's top-selling DVDs.
TM and Copyright 2006 Speed Racer Enterprises, Inc. Speed Racer is a trademark of Speed Racer Enterprises, Inc. and is under license.
www.toynami.com /speedracer.html   (94 words)

  
 Speed Racer roleplay
My name is Fleur Douglas - better known as Flink Racer, X9 JG24, Racer X Grrl or similar nicknames.
We mean no harm by this roleplay, just to demonstrate how much we love Speed Racer.
Speed Racer is so great, I am..just...so in worship of it!
x_9.tripod.com   (330 words)

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