Speed Racer — Season 1, Episode 36: Crash in the Jungle (1)

Episode synopsis

The episode opens in Africa with the scene of a lion chasing a leopard. As the two fight, a huge gorilla enters. Broken shackles dangle from the gorilla's wrists. Speed is flying to Africa. Professor Robert Carnivoré is sitting next to Speed on the plane. He relates the story of a huge monster that lives near the mountain they're flying over. Speed will be participating in the Trans-Africa Grand Prix, a race which crosses the continent of Africa. He checked out the course and is on his way to Nairobi where the race will start. The pilot and co-pilot point weapons at the professor and Speed. They are exiles from the nation of Bangdabongo. Carnivoré is also an ex-pat from Bangdabongo. The men need the professor's help to liberate their country which was taken over 20 years before. The men and the professor get parachutes to jump out safely. Speed is tied up. As the plane plummets earthward, Speed snaps the ropes. He dons a parachute and jumps out at the last moment. Down on the ground, S

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)