The 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Kicks Off in Tampa on April 26th
The global search to find the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car, takes-off in Tampa
What: On April 26th, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, the world’s largest traveling car show, rolls into the Tampa to kick off the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour. Celebrating its eighth year, this epic global contest allows custom car builders the unique opportunity to compete to have their passion projects turned into the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car. The winner of the event will move on to the national semi-final later this year for a chance to represent the U.S. in the Global finale.
At the family friendly and free event, Hot Wheels designers and local celebrity judges will examine each vehicle based on three key categories: authenticity, creativity, and garage spirit. The winner of the event will move on to the national semi-final later this year for a chance to represent the U.S. in the Global finale.
The judges are seeking extreme, on-trend, and relevant vehicles while also considering overall creativity. Extra points are awarded when late-nights, early mornings, grit, and determination are evident in the build.
In addition to more than 100 unique vehicles, the Tampa Hot Wheels Legends Tour event will include activities for fans of all ages, including the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends life-size cars, play spaces where kids can interact with the latest Hot Wheels toys, and Hot Wheels die-cast displays featuring coveted premium and collector cars. Additionally, Hot Wheels enthusiasts can find special edition Hot Wheels Legends products only available on tour.
Visuals: Full sized Hot Wheels cars, more than 100 unique vehicle entries, family fun areas
When: April 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Walmart Supercenter – 8001 US Hwy 19 North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(Map Link: HERE)
Who: Local Automotive Personalities and Hot Wheels Designers
