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Kids CarAdvice: Roary the Racing Car

By Karl Peskett |

Yes, yes, I know. Kids CarAdvice? Well after my young ‘un took a shining to this children’s show, it caught my eye too.

See, if you’ve got kids, and you’re a petrol head, then this is the TV program for you. The level of detail is so amazing, and the blend of stop-motion animation and CG sequences so seamless, this is right up there in my books.

The characters are likeable enough, and even Sir Stirling Moss features – as a narrator. There’s even an Enzo Ferrari caricature, in the form of Mr Carburettor, who runs the race track. The track is a blend of Silverstone and Brands Hatch, being called Silver Hatch.

Big Chris is the mechanic who is karaoke mad. Racetrack administrator Marsha solves all the problems, and there’s cars for all types, too. Drifter (a Japanese drift car, of course), TinTop (A Nascar style American racer), Maxi (Formula 1), CC (a Fiat 500 style small car) and of course Roary (a Formula Ford/3000 type learner).

There’s always a lesson for Roary, and the show isn’t shy in promoting the odd burnout either.

Anyway, check it out on ABC at 3.45pm on weekdays. Oh, and let your kids watch it, too.


 
  • Bavarian Missile (.)(.)

    hahaha Karl ,does he like Brum too………….

  • QwkEddie

    From the same person that gave us Bob The Builder!
    I’m just waiting for the “we know what’s best for your children” people to pop up and say that this particular program may influence children into thinking that speeding is ok!
    The animation is extremely well executed and the colours look great!

  • Bavarian Missile (.)(.)

    God Eddie ,the do gooders ruined the other early cartoon series for the same reason……….

    I mean Captain Pugwash with Seaman Stains……….as a kid I didnt find that offensive,it was the adults that did !

  • Chris

    My kids love it,watching this makes them want to go to a race track which is good for me

  • Simon

    My introduction to Roary was my 2 year old singing the theme song.
    “Roaaaaaaaaaarrreeeeeeeeeeeeee rrrrrrraacing car!!!!!!!”

    I was sold. One of those moments that sticks in a Father’s mind.

  • The Original Tom

    LOL. Theme song just reminds me of the mentally retarded character called Rory in Triple J’s “Claytron”.

    But the show does look cool. For kids *ahem*.