With the checkered flag on the horizon and a bitter rival in close pursuit, a brash driver puts the pedal to the metal as they seek ultimate glory. The best racing anime are absolute thrill rides defined by breathtaking action, larger-than-life characters, and cool cars. While not producing all that many series, particularly over the last few years, this genre has some true classics under its belt, delivering stories that hold eternal nostalgic value or are just plain old timeless.