First created for Japanese television as Mach GoGoGo in 1967 and later introduced internationally as Speed Racer, the series follows a gifted young driver taking on dangerous races behind the wheel of the extraordinary Mach 5. Combining high-speed competition, adventure, suspense, and an unforgettable cast of racers, Speed Racer™ became a landmark of classic anime and an enduring part of global pop culture. At the center of it all is the Mach 5, a racing machine equipped with seven ingenious devices built to overcome almost anything the road can throw at it.