Speed Racer — Season 1, Episode 18: Girl Daredevil (1)

Episode synopsis

At the base of a tall building, Speed and company watch Twinkle Banks, star of the Universal Circus, dive off the top. Then, at the circus, they watch Twinkle drive a racecar and perform daredevil stunts. She worries about maintaining the car's momentum and faints. Speed rescues Twinkle. While the girl daredevil rests in bed, a clown (her father) tells Speed that because of a money shortage, he's having difficulty keeping the track in good repair. Speed makes a donation. Later, Speed and Trixie learn on the radio that Twinkle will drive a car, balanced on two ropes, over Niagara Falls. Because of the strong winds Speed and Trixie try to stop Twinkle. Meanwhile, Cornpone Brush, who financed the stunt, tells the clown that Twinkle will perform regardless of the hazardous weather. When Speed and Trixie arrive, Twinkle is already making her way across the Falls. Away from the crowd, Brush reads an old map. It identifies a secret cave in back of the Falls that leads to treasure.

About Speed Racer

Speed ​​Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer. The car has several special features that help Speed ​​tackle difficult terrain and get rid of dishonest opponents—which happens frequently. He experiences these adventures alongside his girlfriend Trixie, his younger brother Spridle, and his pet monkey, Chim-Chim. Together, they face thrilling challenges and show that courage and fair play make all the difference.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Great Plan (1)
• E2The Great Plan (2)
• E3Challenge of the Masked Racer (1)
• E4Challenge of the Masked Racer (2)
• E5The Secret Engine (1)
• E6The Secret Engine (2)
• E7The Race against the Mammoth Car (1)
• E8The Race against the Mammoth Car (2)
• E9The Most Dangerous Race (1)
• E10The Most Dangerous Race (2)
• E11The Most Dangerous Race (3)
• E12Race for Revenge (1)