Wacky Races (1968 TV series) The series is sometimes mistakenly known as "Stop the Pigeon", after the show's working title and theme song. Both series ran for two seasons. In 2006, the pilot for a spin-off series titled "Wacky Races Forever" was produced for Cartoon Network. The series depicted a roster of both new and returning racers competing against each other. Penelope Pitstop and Peter Perfect had married and created Perfect Industries, the corporate sponsor of the new Wacky Races, whereas their children Parker and Piper competed in the race. Other characters included the Slag Brothers, Professor Pat Pending, a teenage version of the Gruesome
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.