Flash and Dash

Race-Tin: Flash and Dash, is a 2007 Chinese animated series created by Auldey and based on their line of radio-controlled cars. The original series ran for 26 episodes and saw distribution in various countries across the world. There are two theme songs: the Chinese theme song is the original theme "Flash! Dash!" and the English version is the unleashed theme "Feel the Fire! Feel the Speed!" written by John Mitchell and Tom Keenlyside.^[1]

An English version, created by Ocean Productions,^[1] began airing in the United Kingdom on Cartoon Network Too on November 7, 2009. The broadcast was produced in a partnership between Danbar, a company distributing the toyline in Europe, and Turner Media Innovations.^[2]

The series received two followups, the 40-episode sequel Race-Tin: Flash & Dash 2 in 2007 and the 26 episode reboot Race-Tin: Flash & Dash S in 2012. The latter entries saw limited distribution outside of Asia, with only Flash & Dash S receiving an English dub with local actors. All three seasons are available to stream across Auldey's various Youtube channels.^[3][4][5]

Plot

Twin brothers Frank and Karl live all together, with their parents Jane and Jake. They go to school without getting lost and meet Sword.

They meet Sally, Norton and Mike and tell them all about R.C. Racing, but Karl tells that R.C. Racing is just babies games. Then after school, the guys go to the Race Tin club, and Sword races the duo. Karl fumbles with the controller buttons and Frank copies Sword and comes into second. After the race, Sally and his father arrive. They get to the car shop and analyze some cars. Sword tells them what R.C. Racing cars are like. He explains his car as an example, and he tells that the higher the level, the car will have to be modified with spoilers and new body kits.

Characters

Frank

The main protagonist of the show, he drives the X-Wind, a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (599XX) and is the leader of the Flash & Dash team.

Karl

Frank's twin brother, he drives the Fly Infinity, a racing Lamborghini Reventon. He's well mannered and a member of the Flash & Dash team.

Sword

The last member of the Flash & Dash team, he drives the Dark Evil, a Pagani Zonda R.

Sally

Leader of the Lightning Sonic team, she drives the White Rider, a Toyota Supra RZ JZA80.

Mike

Mike is the second member of the Lightning Sonic team. He drives the Ultra Flash, a Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec II BNR34. His parents work as car tuners.

Norton

Norton is the third member of the Lightning Sonic team. He drives the Violet Killer, a rear-wheel-drive Volkswagen Golf GTI. He is from a rich family and his parents work outside Hong Kong.

Ocean

The leader of the Raging Fire team, he drives the Ray Killer, a black TVR Sagaris.

Tony

Tony is the second member of Raging Fire. He drives the Polar Wolver, a Lamborghini Gallardo, and easily makes people raged. His family owns a Tiramisu restaurant.

Horace

Horace is the third member of Raging Fire. He drives the Fire Blast, a Subaru Impreza WRX STI. He likes eating, especially bread rolls.

Marco

Marco is the leader of the Giant Golds team. He drives the Thunder Giant, a Hummer H2 S.U.T. car. Marco is a muscular guy with an ability to jump over stones.

Jonathan

A member of the Giant Golds team, he drives a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution CT9A.

Lewis

Lewis is the other member of the Giant Golds team, driving a Mazda RX-7 FD3S.

See also

• Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!
• Dash! Yonkuro
• Scan2Go

References

External Links

• Race-Tin - Audley Toys - Official toy site (English)