I was lucky enough to catch re-runs of Speed Racer on television when I was little. I clearly remember shouting "Go, Speed Racer, Go!" at the top of my lungs, as if Speed could really hear me. He was much more fun than Batman (and dressed better too). Now you can own the original series on DVD (along with some other goodies that are packaged alongside it.) If you can't travel in real time, travel back in time with some fabulous Japanimation.