Prince Kabala



Prince Kabala (インカの呪い, Inka no Noroi, "Inca Curse") is a character from the original series.

Character traits
Kabala was a racer from Kapetapek, who died years ago in an avalanche. He was a mentor to Racer X and taught him how to navigate dangerous roads. Racer X impersonates him to keep the borders of Kapetapek from opening in his memory. He drived a dark blue car with a golden ox head (similar to the one on his helmet) on the hood and the number 13 written in red on the sides.

Prince Kabala also appears in the movie Speed Racer where he Duels against the GRX. Taejo Togokhan (Also Racer X's rival in Speed Racer The Videogame), was Prince Kabala's ally and Colonel Colon was his rival.

Role in film
Prince Kabala appears in the Grand Prix and is in the front row alongside the GRX. And he appears near the big drop where the GRX sends him and his car off the track in order to take out speed racer.

Relationships
Kabala was a good friend of Racer X.

Behind the scenes
Even though Kabala is never mentioned again, the techniques for driving on mountain roads he taught Racer X left a lasting impression, allowing him to perform exceptionally in both the Fire Festival race, and the extremely deadly Alpine Race.

Trivia

 * He appears in Speed Racer the video game as an unlockable character.
 * His car in the movie is covered with Diamonds.
 * He was supposed to have a speaking role but it was cut.