Wacky Races (1968 TV series) a real-life universe. Wacky Races (1968 TV series) Wacky Races is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The series features 11 different cars racing against each other in various road rallies throughout North America, with each driver hoping to win the title of the "World's Wackiest Racer". The cartoon had a large number of regular characters, with 23 people and animals spread among the 11 race cars. "Wacky Races" ran on CBS from September 14, 1968, to January 4, 1969, and in syndication from 1976 to 1982. 17 episodes were produced, with each episode featuring two different
Pat Pending the Golden Gate meant to prevent Japanese submarines from entering. The boat was painted Navy grey and outfitted with a gun on the bow and depth charges on the middle deck, making it an official Navy vessel. However, after a few years, the yachting navy was replaced by real Navy vessels, and "Pat Pending" was decommissioned. After serving in the War from December 9, 1941 to July 1944, she was repurchased by Don Owen for $100. Following her decommission from the Navy, Don Owen gave the boat a major rebuild in 1945 to restore "Pat Pending" to her pre-Navy condition.