[s1e11] Speed Metal Here

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.

: Unlike episodes centered on ancient relics or Energon hunts, "Speed Metal" focuses on character development, specifically Jack’s maturity and the bond between humans and Autobots. [S1E11] Speed Metal

: While Vince challenges Jack to a race on a "dirt road," the actual race takes place on a paved, marked highway.

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 Driven by a desire to impress his crush,

: 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

: Knock Out is established as a "transformer with a finish," showing more concern for a scratch on his paint than the loss of a door during combat. Production Credits & Trivia Director : David Hartman and Vinton Heuck. Writer : Dean Stefan. : Unlike episodes centered on ancient relics or

: This episode marks the formal introduction of the Decepticon duo Knock Out and Breakdown , who become recurring fan-favourite antagonists throughout the series.