Speed Racer — Season 1, Episode 9: The Most Dangerous Race (1)

Episode synopsis

At the racetrack, the Stunt Car Spectacular promises "action and thrills." Two contestants attempt to scale a ramp and clear a stack of cars, but fail. Daredevil driver (and member of the Car Acrobatic Team) Snake Oiler urges Speed to try. Speed, instead, challenges Snake to the upcoming Big Alpine Race. Later, Speed and Pops head toward a difficult section of the course where each driver must leap over a deep cavern without plunging into the river 1,000 feet below. At the site, the Car Acrobatic Teams demonstrates their remarkable ability, twirling in the air over the cavern. Before Speed's attempt, Racer X offers advice. At Pops' garage, Pops wishes he knew the secret behind the abilities of the Car Acrobatic automobiles. Spritle and Chim Chim overhear this and sneak away at night to spy on the team. Spritle returns with photographs detailing the special devices that make the cars fly. Before long, the Mach 5 is outfitted with wings. Pops passes out from exhaustion.

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)
• E10The Most Dangerous Race (2)
• E11The Most Dangerous Race (3)
• E12Race for Revenge (1)
• E13Race for Revenge (2)