Ep 24. The Royal Racer, Part 1

The Royal Racer, Part 1 is the twenty-fourth episode of the first season of Speed Racer. The episode begins with Speed and his family receiving a letter from Princess of Karifistan, a small Middle Eastern country that is famous for its oil. The princess invites Speed to join the annual Grand Prix to be held in her country, with the winner receiving a valuable trophy and a significant amount of money.

Speed and his family are excited about the invitation and decide to accept it. Upon arrival in Karifistan, they are greeted by the princess's racing team captain, Ali Ben Schemer. Schemer is a sneaky and cunning man who is plotting to win the Grand Prix by any means necessary. Schemer is also Speed's biggest rival in the competition and is determined to win the race.

As Speed and his family enjoy the luxuries of the palace, they soon discover that not everything is as it seems. The peaceful country is in turmoil as a group of rebels is planning to overthrow the monarchy and take control of the oil resources.

In the meantime, Speed is introduced to several other participants in the Grand Prix. One of them is a French driver named Jean-Paul, who is notable for his arrogance and aggressive racing style. Another driver is an African-American man named Smitty, who has a long-standing rivalry with Schemer. The final driver is a Japanese woman named Michi Shimura, who is calm and collected and hopes to win the race and her father's approval.

As the race approaches, Speed and his family begin to suspect that something is amiss. They discover that Schemer is cheating and sabotaging other racers to improve his own chances of winning. Speed and his family vow to stop Schemer and expose his misdeeds.

The first part of the episode ends with the beginning of the Grand Prix. The race is filled with excitement, drama, and danger as the drivers push their cars to the limit. However, Schemer's dirty tactics have already caused several accidents, and Speed and his family fear that things will only get worse.

The Royal Racer, Part 1 is an intense and action-packed episode that sets the stage for a thrilling finale. As Speed and his allies battle against Schemer and the rebels, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. With the Grand Prix as the backdrop for the conflict, the episode provides a thrilling mix of racing and adventure. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats as they watch Speed and his friends face their toughest challenge yet.