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One of the wealthiest men in the world. Hosts the Around the World Grand Prix, in the episode "Race Around the World," offering a "small mountain of the purest gold" and his daughter's hand in marriage to the winner.

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One of the wealthiest men "The richest man in the world. world." Hosts the Around the World Grand Prix, in the episode "Race Around the World," offering a "small mountain of the purest gold" and his daughter's hand in marriage to the winner.



* EngagementChallenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the Around the World Grand Prix hoping to win it herself and thus not be forced to marry the winner.

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* EngagementChallenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the Around the World Grand Prix hoping to win disrupt it herself and thus not be forced to marry the winner.
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* TheDragon: In the film he works for Arnold Royalton, who is a NonActionGuy, and does all the kidnapping and other illegal activities on Royalton's behalf.


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* NonActionBigBad: All of his actions are as a CorruptCorporateExecutive who gets things done by throwing money around. He never drives a vehicle physically threatens Speed, that's what Cruncher Block is for.
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A mobster and owner of the Mammoth Car seen in "The Race Against the Mammoth Car." Also appears in the movie as a race fixer.

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A mobster and owner of the Mammoth Car seen in "The Race Against the Mammoth Car." Also appears in the movie as a race fixer.where he works for Arnold Royalton to "fix" races through intimidation and kidnapping.
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* EngagementChallenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the "Race Around the World" hoping to win it herself and thus not be forced to marry the winner.

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* EngagementChallenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the "Race Around the World" World Grand Prix hoping to win it herself and thus not be forced to marry the winner.
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One of the waelthiest men in the world. Hosts the "Race Around the World" in the episode of that name.

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One of the waelthiest wealthiest men in the world. Hosts the Around the World Grand Prix, in the episode "Race Around the World" in World," offering a "small mountain of the episode of that name. purest gold" and his daughter's hand in marriage to the winner.



* EngagementChallenge: An incredibly wealthy man who holds the great "Race Around the World," and offers his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who wins it.

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* EngagementChallenge: An incredibly wealthy man who holds the great "Race Around the World," World Grand Prix and offers his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who wins it.
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* FatalFlaw: Speed's desire to become a professional racer tends to make him rather reckless. Desperate to practice before his race against Racer X, Speed snuck out of the house and drove in the middle of a thunderstorm, which is actually a real-life risk. Needless to say, Racer had to deal with heavy rain, strong winds, and fallen debris, nearly killing him in the process.

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* FatalFlaw: Speed's desire to become a professional racer tends to make him rather reckless. Desperate to practice before his race against Racer X, Speed snuck out of the house and drove in the middle of a thunderstorm, which is actually a real-life risk. Needless to say, Racer Speed had to deal with heavy rain, strong winds, and fallen debris, nearly killing him in the process.
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* FatalFlaw: Speed's desire to become a professional racer tends to make him rather reckless. Desperate to practice before his race against Racer X, Speed snuck out of the house in the middle of the storm and drove in the middle of a thunderstorm, which is actually a real-life risk. Needless to say, Racer had to deal with heavy rain, strong winds, and fallen debris, nearly killing him in the process.

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* FatalFlaw: Speed's desire to become a professional racer tends to make him rather reckless. Desperate to practice before his race against Racer X, Speed snuck out of the house in the middle of the storm and drove in the middle of a thunderstorm, which is actually a real-life risk. Needless to say, Racer had to deal with heavy rain, strong winds, and fallen debris, nearly killing him in the process.
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Speed's older brother who ran away from home years ago to become a racing driver. He keeps his identity hidden by entering competitions as Racer X. Also works for Interpol as Agent 9.

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Speed's older brother who ran away from home years ago to become a racing driver. He keeps his identity hidden by entering competitions as Racer X. Also works for Interpol as Agent 9. Drives the Shooting Star.
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Speed's older brother who ran away from home years ago to become a racing driver. He keeps his identity hidden by entering competitions as Racer X. Also works fro Interpol as Agent 9.

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Speed's older brother who ran away from home years ago to become a racing driver. He keeps his identity hidden by entering competitions as Racer X. Also works fro for Interpol as Agent 9.



* JerkJock

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* JerkJockJerkJock: Most of them are talented racers, and they will frequently show off their skills by performing tricks.



* JerkJock
* SinisterShades

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* JerkJock
JerkJock: Is a talented racer, and is not humble about it.
* SinisterShadesSinisterShades: The visor on his helmet covers his eyes, giving this effect.



* UsedToBeASweetKid: Lily implies that he was once a good kid before the Three Roses Club killed their father near the end of the episode.

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* UsedToBeASweetKid: Near the end of the episode Lily implies that he was once a good kid before the Three Roses Club killed their father near the end of the episode.father.



A mobster and owner of the Mammoth Car seen in "The Race Against the Mammoth Car."

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A mobster and owner of the Mammoth Car seen in "The Race Against the Mammoth Car."" Also appears in the movie as a race fixer.



* VenturousSmuggler: Block is a mobster who stole $50 million dollars worth of gold. That gold was melted down and made into the Mammmoth Car so it could be smuggled out of the country during a race.

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* VenturousSmuggler: In the original anime, Block is a mobster who stole $50 million dollars worth of gold. That gold was melted down and made into the Mammmoth Car so it could be smuggled out of the country during a race.



* VillainousBreakdown: When his rigging the final race is revealed with the illegal Spearhook on Cannonball in their attempts to take out Speed, he's already starting to crumble in demeanor as the women and crowd leave him. Then Speed [[HeroicSecondWind gets back in the race]], and all Royalton can do is scream at the top of his lungs as all of his plans unfurl before his very eyes.

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* VillainousBreakdown: When his rigging the final race it is revealed with that he rigged the Grand Prix, because of the illegal Spearhook on Cannonball used in their an attempts to take out Speed, he's already starting to crumble in demeanor as the women and crowd leave him. Then Speed [[HeroicSecondWind gets back in the race]], and all Royalton can do is scream at the top of his lungs as all of his plans unfurl before his very eyes.



* AffablyEvil: [[spoiler:While calling him "evil" might be pushing it a bit, Taejo is extremely polite and friendly towards Speed, even cheering for him as Speed wins the Grand Prix]]
* HeelFaceTurn: When Speed wins the Grand Prix at the end.
* HotBlooded

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* AffablyEvil: [[spoiler:While calling him "evil" might be pushing it a bit, Taejo is extremely polite and friendly towards Speed, even cheering for him as Speed wins the Grand Prix]]
Prix]].
* HeelFaceTurn: When FaceHeelTurn: He asks Speed wins for help wining the Crucible to avoid Royalton buying his company from him, and they race in The Crucible together as teammates. Later it is revealed that he only intended to win the Crucible to increase the price of his companies stock, so he could sell out to Royalton for more money. While Speed feels betrayed by this, Taejo does not harbor any ill will towards Speed and even cheers for him during the Grand Prix at the end.
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* HotBloodedHotBlooded: Is very passionate and prone to becoming angry.



A racing driver for Royalton Industries. One of the best drivers in the World Racing League, but is known to play dirty.

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A racing driver for Royalton Industries. One He is one of the best drivers in the World Racing League, but is known to play dirty.
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A fomrer racing driver who becomes the champion car wrestler in "The Great Car Wrestling Match."

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A fomrer former racing driver who becomes the champion car wrestler in "The Great Car Wrestling Match."
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Speed's forceful girlfriend. During racers she will often follows him from above in her helicopter.

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Speed's forceful girlfriend. During racers she will often follows follow him from above in her helicopter.
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Speed's older brother who ran away from home years ago to become a racing driver. He keeps his identity hidden by entering competitions as Racer X> Also works fro Interpol as Agent 9.

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Speed's older brother who ran away from home years ago to become a racing driver. He keeps his identity hidden by entering competitions as Racer X> X. Also works fro Interpol as Agent 9.
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Speed's younger brother. Always following along on adventures by sneaking into the trunk of the Mach 5.

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Spritle is Speed's younger brother. Always following along on adventures by sneaking into the trunk of the Mach 5. Chim Chim is his pet monkey

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SPeed's younger brother. ALways following along on adventures by sneaking into the trunk of the Mach 5.

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SPeed's Speed's younger brother. ALways Always following along on adventures by sneaking into the trunk of the Mach 5.


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A group of rival racers, with a reputation for doing whatever it takes to win a race.
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\nThe central protagonist. A young up and coming racing driver filled with determination who drives the Mach 5.
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SPeed's younger brother. ALways following along on adventures by sneaking into the trunk of the Mach 5.
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A talented engineer who built the Mach 5. Is the father of Rex, Speed and Spritle.
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The mother of Rex, Speed and Spritle.
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Speed's older brother who ran away from home years ago to become a racing driver. He keeps his identity hidden by entering competitions as Racer X> Also works fro Interpol as Agent 9.
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Speed's forceful girlfriend. During racers she will often follows him from above in her helicopter.
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A mechanic who works for Pops and is the best friend of Speed.
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A police officer with Interpol who investigates criminal activity. Quickly becomes an ally of Speed.
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The leader of the Car Acrobatic Team.
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A member of the Car Acrobatic Team who becomes Speed's main competition during "The Most Dangerous Race."
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Snake Oiler's brother.
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Antagonist of "Race for Revenge." He uses his deceased father's car to get revenge on the ones who killed him.
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A fomrer racing driver who becomes the champion car wrestler in "The Great Car Wrestling Match."
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A mad scientist who built the terrifying monster car to gain revenge in "Car with a Brain."
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One of the waelthiest men in the world. Hosts the "Race Around the World" in the episode of that name.
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Daughter of Karat Goldminter.
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A mobster and owner of the Mammoth Car seen in "The Race Against the Mammoth Car."
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[[folder:H.P. Royalton]]

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[[folder:H.P. Royalton]][[folder:Arnold Royalton]]

The wealthy CEO of Royalton Industries. One of the major players involved in the corruption of the World Racing League.
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--->'''H.P. Royalton:''' '''''STOOOOOP HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMM!!!'''''

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--->'''H.P. --->'''Arnold Royalton:''' '''''STOOOOOP HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMM!!!'''''



* AffablyEvil: [[spoiler: While calling him "evil" might be pushing it a bit, Taejo is extremely polite and friendly towards Speed, even cheering for him as Speed wins the Grand Prix]]

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A talented racing driver and heir to Togokhan Motors.
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* AffablyEvil: [[spoiler: While [[spoiler:While calling him "evil" might be pushing it a bit, Taejo is extremely polite and friendly towards Speed, even cheering for him as Speed wins the Grand Prix]]


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Taejo's sister.
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A race commentator and former racing champion.
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A racing driver for Royalton Industries. One of the best drivers in the World Racing League, but is known to play dirty.
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[[folder: Sparky]]Sparky (Sabu)]]



* GreaseMonkey

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* GreaseMonkeyGreaseMonkey: Works as a mechanic and knows more about the inner workings of the Mach 5 than anyone else, except for Pops.



* NiceGuy
* NiceHat

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* NiceGuy
NiceGuy: One of the kindest characters in the show. Almost never gets angry.
* NiceHat
NiceHat: A traditional red baseball cap.



* BadassBeard
* FriendOnTheForce
* InterpolSpecialAgent
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
* StevenUlyssesPerhero: He's a Inspector who's name is Inspector Detector.

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* BadassBeard
BadassBeard: One of the largest on the show.
* FriendOnTheForce
FriendOnTheForce: A good friend of Speed's and distinguished police officer.
* InterpolSpecialAgent
InterpolSpecialAgent: Asa member of the International Police the inspector moves around the world.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Always listens Speed when he stumbles upon a criminal plot.
* StevenUlyssesPerhero: He's a an Inspector who's name is Inspector Detector.Detector.
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* JerkWithAHeartOfGold

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* JerkWithAHeartOfGoldJerkWithAHeartOfGold: Outwardly he seems very cold and seems to only care about winning races, but inwardly he will risk his life to protect others, particularly his younger brother Speed.
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* VehicularCombat: Makes his living competing by competing in "Car Wrestling" which is a cross between racing and demolition derby.

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* VehicularCombat: Makes his living competing by competing in "Car Wrestling" which is essentially a cross between racing and more violent version of demolition derby.



* EngagementChallenge: An incredibly wealthy man who holds the great race around the world, and offers his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who wins it.

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* EngagementChallenge: An incredibly wealthy man who holds the great race around "Race Around the world, World," and offers his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who wins it.



* EngagementChallenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the race around the world hoping to win it and thus not be forced to marry the winner.

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* EngagementChallenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the race around "Race Around the world World" hoping to win it herself and thus not be forced to marry the winner.
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* KarmaHoudini: was just as crooked as the other racing champions, but it looks like he'll never have to answer for it. Though most likely he was never happy with the situation in the first place.

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* KarmaHoudini: was Was just as crooked as the other racing champions, but it looks like he'll never have to answer for it. Though most likely he was never happy with the situation in the first place.
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* Engagement Challenge: An incredibly wealthy man who holds the great race around the world, and offers his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who wins it.

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* Engagement Challenge: EngagementChallenge: An incredibly wealthy man who holds the great race around the world, and offers his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who wins it.



* Engagement Challenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the race around the world hoping to win it and thus not be forced to marry the winner.

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* Engagement Challenge: EngagementChallenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the race around the world hoping to win it and thus not be forced to marry the winner.

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* VehicularCombat: Makes his living competing by competing in "Car Wrestling" which is essentially demolition derby.

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* VehicularCombat: Makes his living competing by competing in "Car Wrestling" which is essentially a cross between racing and demolition derby.



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[[folder: Dr. McFife]][=McFife=]]]
* MadScientist: Used to be a brilliant scientist, but went insane and constructed the "Monster Car," a huge automobile controlled by a computer, which then went on a rampage.
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* VehicularCombat: Makes his living competing by competing in "Car Wrestling" which is essentially demolition derby.
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* AdaptationalJerkass: In the original manga, Mifune was a genuinely kind-hearted individual that only fought if he absolutely had to, to the point that one villain expresses a VillainRespect for him as one of the greatest men in the world by heart and honor alone. In the anime by comparison, he's far more willing to jump to gunning down and killing those that threaten the people around him or his own life, which clashes significantly with the IncorruptiblePurePureness he originated as.
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A mobster and owner of the Mammoth Car.

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A * VenturousSmuggler: Block is a mobster who stole $50 million dollars worth of gold. That gold was melted down and owner made into the Mammmoth Car so it could be smuggled out of the Mammoth Car.country during a race.
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* Engagement Challenge: An incredibly wealthy man who holds the great race around the world, and offers his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who wins it.


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* Engagement Challenge: Daughter of Karat Goldminter. Enters the race around the world hoping to win it and thus not be forced to marry the winner.


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A mobster and owner of the Mammoth Car.
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* AvengingTheVillain: He is Snake Oiler's brother. After Snake's defeat he seeks revenge against Speed.
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** WrenchWench: A solo helicopter pilot who can operate Speed's gadgets.

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** * WrenchWench: A solo helicopter pilot who can operate Speed's gadgets.

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* FirstNameBasis: English anime only. In the Japanese version, she is Michi Shimura. The English release of the manga keeps the Shimura Aviation mention, implicitly naming her Trixie Shimura. In ''WesternAnimation/SpeedRacerTheNextGeneration'', her last name is Tredwell.



** WrenchWench: A solo helicopter pilot who can operate Speed's gadgets.




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* OnlyOneName: English anime only. In the Japanese version, she is Michi Shimura. The English release of the manga keeps the Shimura Aviation mention, implicitly naming her Trixie Shimura. In ''WesternAnimation/SpeedRacerTheNextGeneration'', her last name is Tredwell.
** WrenchWench: A solo helicopter pilot who can operate Speed's gadgets.
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* HotBlooded: Racing is his passion, and he's darn eager to do it regardless of the risks involved. [[RealityEnsues This lands him in trouble occasionally]] due to a leap-before-you-look mentality, often having to devise an IndyPloy or rely on one of the mechanisms of the Mach 5 to survive.

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* HotBlooded: Racing is his passion, and he's darn eager to do it regardless of the risks involved. [[RealityEnsues This lands him in trouble occasionally]] occasionally due to a leap-before-you-look mentality, often having to devise an IndyPloy or rely on one of the mechanisms of the Mach 5 to survive.

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[[folder:Speed Racer (Gō Mifune)]]

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* UsedToBeASweetKid: Lily implies that he was once a good kid before the Three Roses Club killed their father near the end of the episode.

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