Hot Wheels Let's Race

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Hot Wheels Let's Race
Genre
Based on Hot Wheels
by Mattel
Developed by
  • Rob David
  • Jordan Gershowitz
  • Melanie Shannon
Directed byMoto Sakakibara
Collette Sunderman (voice director)
Voices of
Theme music composer Patrick Stump
Opening theme"Hot Wheels Let's Race Theme", written and performed by Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy
Ending theme"Hot Wheels Let's Race Theme" (Instrumental)
ComposerPatrick Stump
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes15
Production
Executive producers
  • Rob David
  • Christopher Keenan
  • Frederic Soulie
Producers
  • Diane A Crea
  • Mike Roberts
Running time22 minutes (2 11-minute segments)
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04) 
present

Hot Wheels Let's Race is an American animated children's television series based on the Hot Wheels toy line by Mattel. It was released on Netflix on March 4, 2024. [1] The second season was released on September 9, 2024, [2] and it has been renewed for a third season.

Contents

Premise

Six young hopefuls at the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage Racing Camp learn the skills they need to become the next generation of amazing racers.

Netflix [3]

Cast

Main

Villains

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1 10March 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
2 5September 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)

Season 1 (2024)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"A Wheel Good Time"Moto SakakibaraJordan GershowitzFebruary 21, 2024 (2024-02-21)
(YouTube premiere)
March 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
(Netflix)
"Racing to Success"
On the first day of racing school, the racers work together to catch a runaway tire in Hot Wheels City. Then it's time for the first Camp Champ race!
22"Scream Machines"Moto SakakibaraEllie GuzmanMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Takeout Spinout"Sarah Nerboso
Can the racers stop the bone shaker from haunting Hot Wheels city? And who has what it takes to win the tasty food delivery challenge?
33"Keeping the Pace"Moto SakakibaraJim NolanMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Car Wash Catastrophe"Kevin Burke and Chris "Doc" Wyatt
Coop uses the RocketFire to help two friends at once. The racers save the Ultimate Car Wash from Professor Rearview and his giant octupus.
44"Night Fright"Moto SakakibaraJenava MieMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Scavenger Stunt Hunt"Joelle Sellner
Mac and his friends drive Glow Racers when the lights go out in Hot Wheels City. The campers team up for a scavenger hunt challenge.
55"Spoiler Warning"Moto SakakibaraJim NolanMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Victory Lapse"Jordan Gershowitz
Striker Spoiler teacher the racers how to use boosters. Can they put their new skills to the rest for the second Camp Champ race of the season?
66"Getting the Jump"Moto SakakibaraJenava MieMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Trashed Tracks"Craig Carlisle
The racers show off their best moves in a jump challenge. Coop drives the total disposal to clean up superzied trash on the tracks of Hot Wheels City.
77"Pizza with Extra Venom"Moto SakakibaraKevin Burke and Chris "Doc" WyattMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Shifting Gears"Sarah Nerboso
Professor Rearview unleashes a giant snake in Hot Wheels City. A game of Capture the Flag teaches a valuable lesson.
88"Pedal to the Meddle"Moto SakakibaraJenava MieMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Follow the Lead Car" Aydrea Walden
A self-driving car transporter with a T. rex head gets loose in Hot Wheels City. Axle steps on the gas in a Follow the Leader challenge.
99"Eyes on the Prize"Moto SakakibaraEllie GuzmanMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Photo Finish"Nick "Rocket" Rodriguez
A tricky obstacle course tests Coop's concentration skills. When Spark, Max, and Coop delete Brights' photos by mistake, they must race to retake them.
1010"In It to Win It"Moto SakakibaraJim NolanMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
"Fired Up!"Jordan Gershowitz
Buckle up, because it's time for the final Camp Champ race of the season - and not even Professor Rearview and his dragon can stand in the racers' way!

Season 2 (2024)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
111"Cruise Control"Moto SakakibaraJordan GershowitzSeptember 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)
"The S'more Fun the Better"Sarah Nerboso
In the first race of Level 2, a mysterious newcomer hits the track and shakes up the competition. Then it's time to make s'mores - Hot Wheels style!
122"Mini Coop"Moto SakakibaraJim NolanSeptember 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)
"Jumping the Shark"Adam Beechen
An accident shrinks Coop, Mac, and Spark in their cars. Professor Rearview drops a giant, hungry shark on the city's new Ultra Car Wash.
133"Cruisin' to Victory"Moto SakakibaraAnnie NishidaSeptember 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)
"The Great Car Swap"Amanda Deibert
Can Coop climb the leaderboard, or will Cruise drive away with a victory? Later on, the campers switch cars to learn valuable new racing skills.
144"Go for the Gold"Moto SakakibaraJenava MieSeptember 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)
"Sneezy Squeakers"Nick "Rocket" Rodriguez
The racers search Hot Wheels City for the lucky Golden Steering Wheel. Brights uses creativity to make Squeakers feel better.
155"Drive Me Batty"Moto SakakibaraJordan GershowitzSeptember 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)
"Highs & Lows"Matthew Drdek
Professor Rearview and his monster bat steal Dash's favorite car. Then the pressure's on to win the third race - but can Coop stay calm and focused?

Production

On September 28, 2023, Netflix announced the greenlight of the series, alongside an order for additional episodes of Gabby's Dollhouse and a trailer for its first Cocomelon original series. The vice president of Netflix series animation, John Derderian, also claimed the series offers an exciting, character-forward way into a new social emotional curriculum through public domain characters like The Wizard of Oz that parents and kids are familiar with. [4]

Animation is provided by Sprite Animation Studios and OLM Digital.

Release

It was released on Netflix on March 4, 2024. [1]

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