Wacky Races (1968 TV series) In 2006, the car manufacturer Vauxhall launched a TV commercial for the British market, parodying "Wacky Races" with a similar setup featuring Corsa cars. The commercial made several references to the cartoon as well as utilizing the show's theme music and Muttley's iconic laugh. The English adult comic Viz had a one-off parody strip called "Wacky Racists" with David Irving as Dick Dastardly, Unity Mitford as Penelope Pitstop and comedian Bernard Manning as Muttley. In 2013, the car manufacturer Peugeot launched a TV commercial for the Brazilian market (and later used in Spain and Turkey), featuring the cartoon characters in
Vores Compact Touring Series Metz, Jr. won the Challenge Series title. Steve Vore of Vores Welding & Steel in Fort Recovery, Ohio is the series founder. VCTS South Series Director is Dan Redmond. Vores Compact Touring Series The Vores Compact Touring Series was established in late 2011 when the CRA (Champion Racing Association) decided to drop its compact division. The first race held was in late 2011, it was an exhibition race at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. 2012 was the inaugural year for VCTS. All but one of the races held that year were held at the Winchester Speedway, the other being Eldora