Super Grand Prix, pretty old, but a lot of real cars and driving techniques there. The japanese version series is hard to find, there's a dubbed US movie with source edited from the series. Good stuff.
"Super Grand Prix (2003 US , 1977-78 Japanese)
The show's Japanese name "Grand Prix no taka" translates as "Hawk of Grand Prix", a theme that often reccurs in the opening animation. The main character's name was probably chosen to suit this theme as well. The Show Lasted 44 Episodes airing at 25 Minutes each. The Full Title for the Show was Arrow Emblem Hawk of the Grand Prix (アローエンブレム・グランプリの鷹
In the US the 44 episode series was significantly shortened to form a 90 minute movie for children called "Super Grand Prix" released by Liberty International on August 12, 2003. The story is essentially the same, except Takaya is now known as "Sean Corrigan" and nicknamed "Crash Corrigan" for the crash.
The Liberty International Version has a very Poor dub considering it was made in 2003. The Character of Shades is an absolute joy as he sounds like an Elvis Impersonator and every line he has makes me laugh.
Trivia
* The Original Japanese show was aired every week on Thursday at 7:00pm to 7:30pm.
* The character Nick Lauda is evidently based on the real Austrian world champion F1 driver Niki Lauda. While Nick Lauda is only referred to as "Masked Man" (due to the mask he wears) in the English dub 'Super Grand Prix', he does specifically mention Niki Lauda during the flashback sequence in which he is discussing his own past. Although it is apparently only for the purposes of drawing comparisons to himself rather than blatantly suggesting that he is Niki Lauda. Masked Man stating a famous figure also served to help console a frustrated Crash Corrigan in providing an example of a person who never gave up.
* It has been suggested that the design of the 'Todoroki Special' was inspired by the 1976 Tyrrell P34 'six wheeler'."
Quoted from Youtube.
Watch this and the rest
also Redline (2009) an OVA about futuristic racing, great OST and animation
And this, one of the best racing anime : Cyber Formula GPX - with a series, numerous OVA's, and the car - Super Asurada - a nice car to have in GT
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