Speed Racer (1967)
S01E15 The Desperate Desert Race (2)
Episode Overview
As the Flathill Army soldiers ignite the Mach 5, Speed takes on one of the rebels. The General reveals that he instructed his cousin, Ali Ben Schemer, to destroy his son's racecar in order to enlist his assistance in the revolution. When Kim points out that the unique brakes are beyond repair, Schemer proposes a race between Kim and Speed without brakes. The following morning, Schemer provides them with a sack lunch as the race kicks off. Meanwhile, he captures Trixie, Spritle, and the General. Chim Chim manages to rescue Spritle, and they flee on a camel. During the race, the Black Tiger and the Mach 5 open their sack lunches, unleashing deadly scorpions. Kim realizes Schemer's scheme as the scorpions are crushed, allowing the race to continue. Later, Flathill Government Army troops arrive to rescue Spritle and Chim Chim. Back on the racecourse, the Black Tiger falls victim to quicksand, and