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Speed Metal - [s1e11]

Driven by a desire to impress his crush, , and silence the arrogant school bully, Vince , Jack Darby makes a questionable decision: he enters an illegal underground street race. Jack convinces Bumblebee to participate, but their plans for a simple victory take a dangerous turn when the vainglorious Decepticon medic Knock Out decides to join the race himself.

Peter Cullen (Optimus), Frank Welker (Megatron), Steve Blum (Starscream), Daran Norris (Knock Out) First episode where Ratchet does not appear. [S1E11] Speed Metal

: While Vince challenges Jack to a race on a "dirt road," the actual race takes place on a paved, marked highway. Driven by a desire to impress his crush,

: This episode marks the formal introduction of the Decepticon duo Knock Out and Breakdown , who become recurring fan-favourite antagonists throughout the series. : While Vince challenges Jack to a race

Episode Guide: Transformers Prime – "[S1E11] Speed Metal" is the 11th episode of the first season of the animated series Transformers Prime . Originally airing on April 9, 2011 , it serves as a high-octane exploration of Jack Darby’s struggle to balance his "normal" teenager life with the dangerous responsibilities of being an Autobot ally. Plot Synopsis

: This was the final episode where G1 veteran Susan Blu served as the voice director for the series. Detailed Episode Information Air Date April 9, 2011 Primary Antagonist Voice Cast

For more deep dives into the series, you can check out the full synopsis on the Transformers Wiki or view cast details on IMDb . "Transformers Prime" Speed Metal (TV Episode 2011) - IMDb