Ep 9. Travis and Scoop's Race Day
- TV-Y
- July 5, 1999
- 11 min
In season 1 episode 9 of Bob the Builder, titled Travis and Scoop's Race Day, the team at Bob's construction yard is preparing for a fun race day. Travis, the tractor, and Scoop, the mighty yellow digger, are the two main competitors vying for the championship title. The other machines are excited to cheer them on and they all pitch in to make sure everything is ready for the big day.
As the day progresses, Bob discovers that there might not be enough time to finish building the racing track before the race starts. This becomes a problem because Travis and Scoop need a safe and sturdy track to race on. The team gets to work, but they soon realize that they cannot build the track in the traditional way.
Bob comes up with the idea of repurposing some of the building materials from another construction site in order to finish the track on time. He teams up with Wendy and the other machines to haul the materials to the race site and work against the clock to build the race track.
As they work, Bob notices that Travis seems to be more upset than usual. He discovers that Travis is worried that he might not win the race, especially since he's going up against Scoop who is known for his strength and speed. Bob decides to take action and give Travis the help and support he needs to overcome his anxiety and perform his best on the race track.
The rest of the machines also play a big part in the race, supporting their friends and having a great time together. The race is exciting and action-packed, with a few mishaps along the way, but ultimately, Travis and Scoop work hard to cross the finish line together as winners.
Bob and the rest of the team learn the importance of teamwork and believing in yourself, no matter what challenges come your way. The episode ends with the whole team celebrating a successful race day and looking forward to their next adventure together.