Wacky Races is a classic animated television series that originally aired in 1968. It features a group of 11 zany drivers competing in a series of absurdly-themed races, with each driver piloting a unique and outlandish vehicle. The show's humor and wacky characters have made it a beloved cult classic over the years. The show was inspired by the 1965 comedy film The Great Race.
The cartoon had many regular characters, with 23 people and animals spread among the 11 race cars. Wacky Races ran Saturday mornings on CBS from September 14, 1968, to January 4, 1969, and in syndication from 1976 to 1982. Seventeen 20-minute episodes were produced, with each of them featuring two 10-minute segments.
Here are the 11 cars and their drivers in Wacky Races:
(00)The Penelope Pitstop - Driven by Penelope Pitstop's evil twin sister, the Ant Hill Mob disguised as Penelope
(1)The Boulder Mobile - Driven by Rock Slag and Gravel Slag
(2)The Creepy Coupe - Driven by the Gruesome Twosome (Big Gruesome and Little Gruesome
(3)The Convert-a-Car - Driven by Penelope Pitstop
(4)The Crimson Haybaler - Driven by Red Max
(5)The Compact Pussycat - Driven by Penelope Pitstop's cat, The Hooded Claw (who is actually Penelope's evil uncle in disguise)
(6)The Army Surplus Special - Driven by Sergeant Blast and Private Meekly
(7)The Bulletproof Bomb - Driven by Professor Pat Pending
(8)The Arkansas Chuggabug - Driven by Lazy Luke and Blubber Bear
(9)The Turbo Terrific - Driven by Peter Perfect
(10)The Buzzwagon - Driven by Rufus Ruffcut and Sawtooth
Each car is uniquely designed and reflects the personality and style of its driver. The races they compete in are full of obstacles, hazards, and outrageous twists, making the show a classic and entertaining cartoon for all ages.
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