Shimura, Michi

志村美智

Trixie frequently pilots a helicopter during races, serving as Speed's spotter, a role she also fulfills in the live-action film during the Casa Cristo 5000. The manga notes that her father is the president of Shimura Aviation, which accounts for her ownership of a personal helicopter. For comic effect in the anime, Trixie grows jealous if Speed focuses too much on another girl or if she feels overlooked.
Contrary to many female cartoon characters of that era, Trixie is not depicted as a helpless, perpetual victim. She often demonstrates her equality with Speed when forced into physical confrontations. Although villains have captured her on occasion, she refuses to cower or beg for release, instead delivering a stern reprimand to the antagonist until she is rescued or escapes independently. At times, Trixie has even rescued Speed or other male characters from their troubles. In the spin-off Speed Racer: The Next Generation, she is presumed to be the mother of X and Speed Jr.
Typically arriving in her helicopter, Speed's girlfriend Trixie is always prepared to assist him during crises. Whether conducting search-and-rescue operations or deploying smoke bombs against Speed's adversaries, Trixie never retreats in the face of danger. Like Racer X, she tends to arrive just in time. She is unafraid to voice her opinions, whether addressing Speed or any villain she encounters.
Known to surprise criminals, she will do so again if fools obstruct her path. Loyal and protective, Trixie is direct and clear with Speed's female admirers and other heads of state (who wish to marry their daughters to Speed) that he is taken. Ultimately, Trixie usually gets her way—even if she must stow away on the Mach 5.