(W) Ben Gruber (A) Eduardo Garcia. Ben Gruber (w) Follow the small screen exploits of the iconic Speed Racer in his new cartoon* and put that same action in your pocket with the Speed Racer: The Next Generation books from IDW. Using actual animation cells from the show itself* read along as young Speed adjusts to life at the famous Racing Academy* and learns about the secrets surrounding his family. It's Mach-Go-Go meets action-to-go!