In retaliation for his refusal, Royalton promises that Speed will lose his next race that takes place in Fiji, and that Racer Motors will come under scrutiny as well (proof of the power that he holds, all his threats come to pass, leading to Speed's loss and the destruction of the Mach 6 racer). Royalton then shows his true colors, revealing that top corporate interests(including himself) have been fixing races and cheating to gain profits for years. Speed eventually returns to Royalton, and declines his offer, citing that racing is more of a family affair for him. Royalton gives Speed a week to consider his offer. Inviting the Racer family to tour his company, Speed is somewhat impressed, yet a little apprehensive. Royalton (Roger Allam), owner of conglomerate Royalton Industries, shows up at the family's doorstep. Shortly after Speed's most recent win, Mr. Speed father is still adamant that Racer Motors continue to be an independent in a sport where almost everyone is owned by a large corporation.
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Now the prime driver for Racer Motors, Speed Racer is quickly sweeping the racing world with his skill, driving the "Mach 6" of his father's design, but remains interested only in the art of the race and the well-being of his family. After this event, Speed continued racing, with his lost Brother constantly on his mind. However, it was during the final leg of the Casa Cristo road rally that Rex died in a fiery crash in the Maltese Ice Caves. In the 2-3 years of racing that Rex did, viewers were divided, calling him both brave and a coward. However, Rex eventually had an altercation with his father Pops Racer (John Goodman), and never returned home. As a young boy, Speed shirked his schoolwork, only dreaming of being able to race one day as well as his older brother, Rex Racer (Scott Porter).
The synopsis below may give away important plot points. With the support of his family and his loyal girlfriend Trixie, Speed teams with his one-time rival-the mysterious Racer X-to win the race that had taken his brother's life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible. The only way for Speed to save his family's business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at his own game. If Speed won't drive for Royalton, Royalton will make sure the Mach 5 never crosses another finish line.
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When Speed turns down a tempting, lucrative offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company's maniacal owner but uncovers a terrible secret: some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer, the designer of Speed's thundering Mach 5. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized: the legendary Rex Racer, whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive. Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer is a natural behind the wheel.