Racer X is a heroic, mysterious, flamboyant, selfless, sympathetic and often brooding soldier of fortune. Racer X drives the number 9 car, the Shooting Star. the Masked Racer) is a frequent recurring character in Speed Racer's adventures.
Racer X (initially The Masked Racer) (覆面レーサー, Fukumen Rēsā, lit. Peter Fernandez (English) For the character from the 2008 Speed Racer film, see Racer X (2008 character).