Speed Racer - Season 1 - Eps 17: The Fire Race (2)
In the volcanic mountains of Kapecapek, Speed is competing in the most unusual race of his life. Kadar and his men find diamonds encrusted in the mountain wall. A creeping vine grabs his men (who escape), while Kadar holds Kabala at gunpoint. Speed throws a knife knocking the gun out of Kadar's hand. A fight ensues and Kabala's mask falls off, revealing Racer X. Racer X is about to give Speed an explanation when the ground caves in. Kadar and his thugs leave with the Kapecapekian treasure. Speed and Racer X find a way out. Racer X tells Speed that the real Kabala taught him "tricks on how to race on tortured roads and broken trails." Once Racer X turned professional, he had a race with his mentor, who, unfortunately, fell victim to a landslide. To return Kabala's kindness, Racer X disguised himself as Kabala to protect the Kapecapekian treasure. Kadar and his men succumb to the lava flow. Speed, followed by Racer X, exits the mountain just as it erupts and seals the split.
About Speed Racer
Title: Speed Racer
First Air Date: 1967-09-23
Last Air Date: 1968-03-15
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.4/10 (from 117 votes)
Language: JA
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 52
Network: Fuji TV
Genres: Animation, Family, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Comedy
Production Companies: Tatsunoko Production
Synopsis
Teenager Speed Racer aspires to be the world's best race-car champion with the help of his friends, family and his father's high-tech race-car, the Mach 5.
Cast
Katsuji Mori
Speed Racer
Teiji Ōmiya
Pops Racer
Ryoko Kinomiya
Mom Racer
Kei Tomiyama
Sparky
Kenji Utsumi
Inspector Rokugô
Hiroshi Ôtake
Chim-Chim
Kin'ya Aikawa
Racer X
Michiko Nomura
Trixie
Junko Hori
Kurio Mifune
