Pole Position 1984

Name: Pole Position
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Documentary
Duration: 25 min
Cast: David Coburn, Lisa Lindgren, Kaleena Kiff, Darryl Hickman, Mel Franklyn

★ 7.5/10 NR AnimationAction & AdventureKidsDocumentary 1 seasons · 13 eps Ended

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What is Pole Position?

Pole Position is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Documentary.

Type: TV series
Year: 1984
Status: Ended
Episodes: 13
Runtime: 25 minutes
First aired: Sep 15, 1984
Networks: CBS
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Documentary
Updated: Sep 13, 2026

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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10

🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10

🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10

🎬 Production Scale8.2/10

🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Action & Adventure #Kids

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Overview

Pole Position is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Documentary. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Three siblings and two high-tech talking cars continue their missing parents' secret crime-fighting mission.”

#action #adventure #animated #kids

Reasons to watch

Features high-tech talking cars named Roadie and Wheels
Combines a family stunt show with secret government operations

Keep in mind

Very little in common with the arcade racing video game beyond auto racing concepts

Watch it if you enjoy animated adventures about kids with high-tech vehicles fighting crime.

This is an animated show suitable for children and families.

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Cast

David Coburn Dan Darret (voice)

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Lisa Lindgren Tess Darret (voice)

Kaleena Kiff Daisy Darret (voice)

Darryl Hickman Roadie (voice)

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Mel Franklyn Wheels (voice)

Marilyn Schreffler Kuma (voice)

Jack Angel Dr. Zachary Darrett (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

When was Pole Position released?

The series was released in 1984.

Who are the main characters of the show?

The main characters are siblings Dan, Tess, and Daisy Darret.

What is the premise of the show?

Siblings run a stunt show and become secret crime fighters using high-tech talking cars after their parents disappear.

Are there any pets in the series?

Yes, a pet named Kuma is part of the team.

Is the show based on a video game?

The series is loosely based on the arcade racing video game series Pole Position by Namco.

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