Wacky Races

Wacky Races (1968-1969)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Children

The Wacky Races are a series of car competitions in which 11 racers compete. The rules are extremely lax and allow for almost any vehicle design, power system and a wide range of tactics like combat and shortcuts. Despite this loose rule structure, competitors Dick Dastardly and his dog sidekick, Muttley, are still determined to cheat in their own ineffectual way.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E34The Carlsbad or Bust BashJan 4, 1969
S01E33Race to RacineJan 4, 1969
S01E32Overseas Hi-Way RaceDec 28, 1968
S01E31The Ski Resort Road RaceDec 28, 1968
S01E30Fast Track to HackensackDec 21, 1968
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Wacky Races premiere?

Wacky Races premiered on September 14, 1968.

Who created Wacky Races?

Wacky Races was created by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.

Who was the announcer on Wacky Races?

The announcer on Wacky Races was Dave Willock.

How many different racers were there on Wacky Races?

There were 11 different racers on Wacky Races.

What was the name of the car driven by Penelope Pitstop?

The name of the car driven by Penelope Pitstop was The Compact Pussycat.

What was the name of the car driven by Dick Dastardly and Muttley?

The name of the car driven by Dick Dastardly and Muttley was The Mean Machine.

What animal was Muttley?

Muttley was a mixed breed dog.

What was the name of the Gruesome Twosome's car?

The name of the Gruesome Twosome's car was The Creepy Coupe.

In what state did Wacky Races take place?

The state in which Wacky Races took place was not specified.

What was the name of the racing event that the Wacky Races were a part of?

The name of the racing event that the Wacky Races were a part of was The Wacky Races.

What was the name of the trophy that the racers were competing for in Wacky Races?

The name of the trophy that the racers were competing for in Wacky Races was The Wacky Races Trophy.

What was the name of the group of people who always tried to cheat the Wacky Racers?

The name of the group of people who always tried to cheat the Wacky Racers was The Ant Hill Mob.

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Also known as

  • Los autos locos (Colombia)
  • Flúgos futam (Hungary)

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