Hot Wheels For Real



Hot Wheels For Real is the name of promotion at the Indy 500 on May 29, 2011.

A member of Team Hot Wheels, a crew of stunt drivers, will attempt to break the current world record for a distance jump in a four-wheeled vehicle- 302 feet- by speeding in a life-sized yellow race car down a life-size version V-Drop track set. A door 10 stories high, or 100 feet tall, will be built in the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Mattel has also announced plans for a 30-minute Hot Wheels television show, to appear after the ABC coverage of the Indianapolis 500, that would offer viewers a chance to watch the stunt.

Mattel is joining forced with the IndyCar sponsor Izod for the promotion.

For more information on the promotion and a chance to win a trip for 4 to the Indy 500, go to | hotwheels.com