Hot Wheels Joins forces with Art of Speed Malaysia and Launches Global Search for Next Fan-Inspired Die-Cast Car.

Kuala Lumpur, 6th October 2020 - Fans across Malaysia are getting the chance to virtually join the excitement of the 1st Hot Wheels Legends Tour Malaysia presented by Art of Speed. The digital tour will be hosted by Art of Speed Malaysia and the winning Malaysian car will be announced live on November 12th at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, which will also be streamed on the Hot Wheels Facebook livestream (www.facebook.com/HotWheels). Malaysia is the 1st host in Asia to be selected as host.

WHAT

Hot Wheels Legends Tour 2019 was an epic tour, which saw more than 110,000+ participants, more than 5,000 entries, 18 finalists and 1 extraordinary winner! This year, the tour has gone virtual and one of the new stops will be in Malaysia in search of a winner for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, where one lucky custom build will be immortalized as a diecast car and shared with fans across the globe.

Fans, families and car enthusiasts can participate in the Hot Wheels Legends Tour Malaysia by submitting their builds at https://artofspeedmy.com/hot-wheels-legends-tour/ and by tuning into the live virtual stop where the top Malaysia’s entries will be shortlisted and interested participants can view LIVE stream at Hot Wheels Facebook slated on the 12th of November 2020.

Car enthusiasts in Malaysia can submit their custom and modified builds for a chance to be featured in the next international stop of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour virtual series.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020

AUTOMOTIVE

The finalist from the Hot Wheels Legends Tour Malaysia’s virtual stop will join all other Legends Tour finalists at the Virtual Global Finale in Los Angeles in November for a chance to have their car immortalized as an iconic Hot Wheels die-cast vehicle.

The Hot Wheels Legends Tour, now in its third year, is a global search for the next fan-made custom car to be made into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy. The Hot Wheels Legends Tour Malaysia is made possible in partnership with Art of Speed Malaysia (presenter) and Toys “R” Us Malaysia (retailer).

HOW

From today till 15 October 2020, fans can submit photos and videos of their custom builds at https://artofspeedmy.com/hot-wheels-legends-tour/ for the chance to have their design included in the Legends Tour/Date virtual stop and live stream.

After the submission window closes, the Legends Tour judges will select the top vehicles to be featured during the 9th Annual Art of Speed Malaysia 2020 on-ground event on November 12th at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama and will be judged LIVE. Similar to all Legends Tour stops, the judges will consider creativity, authenticity and garage spirit when selecting finalists and winners. A variety of vehicles, representing the breadth of the Hot Wheels in all aspects of car culture, will be included.

WHEN / WHERE

• Submissions accepted from today till 15th October 2020 at this link:https://artofspeedmy.com/hot-wheels-legends-tour/

• Official rules can be found at this link:http://onestore.hotwheels.com/Static/pdf/2020_Hot_Wheels_Legends_Tour_Contest_(Amended_and_Restated_Official_Rules).pdf

EVENT & LIVE STREAM DETAILS

Event Title: The 9th Annual Art of Speed Malaysia 2020

Date: 11th to 15th November 2020 (5 Days)

Time: Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm • Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 10:30pm

Venue: 1 Utama New Wing, Bandar Utama

LIVE Stream: Hot Wheels Legends Tour Malaysia LIVE judging will be held on: 12th November at 10.30AM

(www.facebook.com/HotWheels)

FREE ENTRANCE to all visitors!

For more information about this event, please visit www.artofspeedmy.com or www.facebook.com/ArtOfSpeedMY/