Ep. 49: Speed uses balloons on the Mach 5 to escape a deserted WWII island
Aired on March 10, 1968
Speed’s family faces a storm while traveling to the Grand Prix, forcing their plane to land on an uncharted island. They discover the location is a forgotten World War II base with no food or functioning radios. To signal for help, Speed modifies the Mach 5 with large balloons. The group draws lots to determine who will pilot the vehicle. Speed wins, while Trixie’s lot goes to Susie, who wishes to visit her sick grandmother. Mr. Bullion purchases the final spot but dies when his stolen balloon explodes against a mountain. Speed discovers Spritle and Chim Chim have stowed away again. After discarding Bullion’s gold, the team reaches land, allowing Susie to see her grandmother. The Grand Prix is postponed until all survivors are rescued.
Episodes
- Ep. 45 · Speed enters a demolition derby to persuade former racer Gadge Zoomer to quit car wrestling.
- Ep. 46 · Speed assists Skyhigh in protecting uraniumtane shipments from motorcycle Apaches in the American West.
- Ep. 47 · Speed and Pops battle a mad scientist's electronic brain-controlled Monster Car in Scotland.
- Ep. 48 · Baron von Vondervon hosts a race for 17-year-old girls to find his missing daughter Ivonna.
- Ep. 49 · Speed uses balloons on the Mach 5 to escape a deserted WWII island
- Ep. 50 · Speed Racer and the Car Acrobatic Team face a dangerous grudge race orchestrated by international criminals.
- Ep. 51 · A billionaire sponsors a global race for gold and his daughter's hand in marriage.
- Ep. 52 · Speed and Sparky win the race after refueling and overcoming Racer X's interference