Short answers, pulled from the story.
Tatsuo Yoshida created the Speed Racer anime series after finding success with Pilot Ace, an automobile racing comic. He drew inspiration from Viva Las Vegas and Goldfinger to develop the character of Mach GoGoGo.
Speed Racer premiered on Fuji Television in April 1967 and ran until March 1968. Fifty-two episodes were produced during that single year.
Peter Fernandez wrote and directed the English-language dialogue while rearranging the theme song melody originally composed by Nobuyoshi Koshibe. Villain names often changed to sound more cartoony and characters like Professor Anarchy appeared as Gang of Assassins in the English version.
The Wachowskis released a live-action adaptation of Speed Racer on the 9th of May 2008. Emile Hirsch portrayed Speed while Christina Ricci played Trixie and Matthew Fox took on the role of Racer X.
Pangea Corporation developed the first major toy line for Speed Racer in 1992 for Ace Novelty Toy Company. Mattel held the master toy license for the 2008 film producing action figures, related vehicles, and accessories.