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  • Hot Wheels and the X Games

    Team-Hot-Wheels-Double-Loop-thumbAround a week ago, Top Gear managed to set a world record by pulling off a stunt that involves two loops in a row. The setup was creatively dubbed the “deadly 720”. Now Team Hot Wheels, which basically do stunts for a living, would like to respond by attempting again a loop stunt but with more of a tag team kind of spirit.

    Two reasonably brave drivers will set off from a single line on separate tracks. Then they’ll begin their individual climb on a six story loop that fuses the two tracks at the top. Then rather gingerly, they have to swoop in side by side. The drivers need to be ready to endure up to 7 Gs of force. Sound’s like a nerve wrecking procedure. The preview clip we have here is made to be just as thrilling.

    The stunt will take place on the 2012 X Games in Los Angeles. Tune in to watch at exactly 11:00 AM PT on ABC / ESPN.

    httpv://youtu.be/b1eRcOskBxw

    Video Sources: TopGear and HOTWHEELS via YouTube

  • Hot Wheels – world record jump of 101.2 meters

    The world record for for distance jump at has been broken by Team Hot WheelsTM Yellow Driver Tanner Foust, which successfully landed a ramp-to-ramp of total 332 feet (over 101 meters).

    “Fans witnessed not only a record-breaking jump today, but also an incredible childhood fantasy come to life which engaged multiple generations,” commented Simon Waldron, vice president of marketing for Hot Wheels®.

    “Hot Wheels has a deep and rich history in racing that spans over 40 years and there was no better global stage than the Indy 500 to create this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”, he added.

    Everything started with a car on 10-story high ramp (100 feet), which flew across the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We can’t estimate the speed, but it is something around 200 km/h or more, so every mistake will be deadly. However, everything went smooth and the Indy 500 landed safely on the other ramp … The suspension took the hard hit and the driving maintained the control of the vehicle.

    Enjoy the video!

    p.s. The previous record was 91.75 meters.
    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SjX7A_FR6g

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    Source: Hot Wheels via WCF