Wacky Races (2017 TV series) facts for kids
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| Developed by | Rebecca Himot and Tramm Wigzell |
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| Theme music composer | Hoyt Curtin |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 78 (list of episodes) |
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| Editor(s) | Craig Paulsen |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Cartoons Warner Bros. Animation |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Boomerang |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Original release | August 14, 2017 – November 24, 2019 |
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| Related shows | Wacky Races (original series) |
Wacky Races is an American animated TV show. Rebecca Himot and Tramm Wigzell created it. This show is a new version of the original Wacky Races from 1968. That classic cartoon was made by Hanna-Barbera.
The new Wacky Races started in 2017. You could watch it on Boomerang's video on demand service in the United States. The show was so popular that it got a second season!
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About the Show
This series brings back many favorite characters from the first Wacky Races. You'll see Dick Dastardly, Muttley, Penelope Pitstop, Peter Perfect, and the Gruesome Twosome.
But there are also new faces! These include I. Q. Ickly, Brick Crashman, P. T. Barnstorm, and Pandora Pitstop.
The new show keeps the spirit of the old one. However, it also explores the racers' lives outside of the races. Stories are added, and often there isn't a clear winner or loser at the end. The show also uses "meta-humor," which means it sometimes jokes about itself or talks directly to the audience.
Main Characters
The Racers
- Dick Dastardly III and Muttley (voiced by Peter Woodward and Billy West): Dick Dastardly still loves to cheat and play tricks. But now, Peter Perfect often tries to make him be nice or stop cheating. Dick's look is mostly purple in this show. Muttley hasn't changed much. He still snickers and grumbles. We learn that Dick Dastardly is related to the original Dick Dastardly from the 1968 series.
- Penelope Pitstop (voiced by Nicole Parker): Penelope is an original character who has changed a lot. She is now stronger and less likely to need saving. She's still very kind and speaks with a Southern belle accent. Her outfit is mostly pink with hearts.
- Peter Perfect (voiced by Diedrich Bader): Peter is much like his original self. He sometimes teases Dastardly more than before. His car and clothes are mostly orange and red.
- Tiny and Bella – the Gruesome Twosome (voiced by Billy West and Tom Kenny): These two are also from the first series. They are very similar to their original versions.
- Ignatius Quinton "I. Q." Ickly (voiced by Jill Talley): I. Q. is a new character. He's often called a "walking encyclopedia" because he knows so much. He's a genius who invents many things for the races. Since he's only ten, his car drives itself with a smart AI.
Other Characters
Racers and Friends
- Pandora Pitstop (voiced by Nicole Parker): Pandora is Penelope's evil twin sister. She is 12 seconds younger than Penelope. She often races and is meaner than even Dastardly. She sometimes works with Dastardly for her own plans.
- Captain Dash, Polly, Bugsy, Bluebeard and Davey Bones (voiced by Billy West and Tom Kenny): This is a group of pirates. They often try to steal jobs or wins from Dastardly.
Show Staff
- Brick Crashman (voiced by Christopher Judge): He is the announcer for all the Wacky Races.
- P. T. Barnstorm (voiced by Jill Talley): P. T. Barnstorm owns and sponsors the Wacky Races.
Guest Stars
Many other famous cartoon characters have appeared in the show:
- Huckleberry Hound (voiced by Billy West)
- Snagglepuss (voiced by Billy West and Tom Kenny)
- Hong Kong Phooey (voiced by Phil LaMarr)
- Quick Draw McGraw (voiced by Billy West)
- Touché Turtle (voiced by Billy West)
- Ricochet Rabbit (voiced by Tom Kenny)
- Dalton Brothers
- Scooby-Doo
- Scrappy-Doo (voiced by Tom Kenny)
- Mr. Jinks (voiced by Billy West)
- Top Cat
- Benny the Ball
Episodes
To see a full list of episodes, check out: List of Wacky Races (2017 TV series) episodes
Where to Watch
Wacky Races first aired around the world in 2017. The first episode came out on Boomerang's streaming service in the United States on August 14, 2017. The next 11 episodes were released on August 31, 2017.
The show later came to regular TV channels. "Under the Rainbow" aired as a preview on the Boomerang channel on February 22, 2018. The series officially started on Boomerang on May 21, 2018. It also aired again on Cartoon Network on August 13, 2018.
Around the World
Wacky Races premiered in many countries:
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Boomerang, October 2017
- Australia: Boomerang, August 14, 2017
- India: Pogo, August 27, 2017
- United Kingdom and Ireland: Boomerang, October 13, 2017
- Brazil: Boomerang, November 6, 2017
- Canada: Teletoon, November 6, 2017
- Japan: Boomerang, February 4, 2018
- Spain: Boing, July 30, 2018
Home Video
A DVD called Start Your Engines! was released on April 24, 2018. It included the first 10 episodes of the series.
See also
In Spanish: Los autos locos (serie de televisión de 2017) para niños
