Speed Racer — Season 1, Episode 5: The Secret Engine (1)

Episode synopsis

Speed, Spritle, and Chim Chim take the Mach 5 out for a test drive. The radio announces that Tongue Blaggard has escaped from prison. The Racers meet a girl and her grandfather whose Model T has broken down on the road. Speed offers to help, but the old man declines. Later, the Racers find the broken down Model T again. This time, the old man accepts Speed's help. While the Racers dine with the old man, the granddaughter, and his adopted children, Blaggard steals the Model T, hoping that it is the one that once belonged to the crook Light Fingers Clepto. Speed vows to recover the stolen vehicle. The old man, unashamed, tells who his father was. Trixie spots the Model T from her helicopter and brings it into Pops' garage for repairs. Before long, a line of Model T's has formed, all with engine trouble. Speed finds this peculiar and uncovers the old man's original engine, finding a secret code number etched on it by Light Fingers Clepto (the old man's father).

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)
• 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)
• E13Race for Revenge (2)