Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge — Season 1
May the biggest imagination win!
About this season
Car fans transform ordinary vehicles into Hot Wheels™ showstoppers in this epic makeover competition.
Episodes (10)
1. Cyber Slicker vs. Power Charged
Aired 30 May 2023 • 43 min
Superfans Jadejha Edwards and "Jerzey" Jim Farell face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels™ showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Terry Crews serves as guest judge.
2. Monster Bug vs. Buckaroo
Aired 6 June 2023 • 43 min
Superfans Rob Anders and Aldavid Jimerson face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels™ showstopper. Rutledge Wood hosts.
3. Spirit of Detroit vs. Flamin’ Fire Truck
Aired 13 June 2023 • 42 min
Anthony Anderson guest judges as two superfans transform vehicles into Hot Wheels™ showstoppers.
4. Skater Boy vs. Jaipur Jewel
Aired 20 June 2023 • 42 min
Superfans Felix Arguelles and Arushi Garg face off by transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper. Fast & Furious' Sung Kang guest judges.
5. Need for Speed vs. Fight Car
Aired 27 June 2023 • 42 min
Superfans Caroline Johnson and Angela Arnold face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Joel McHale serves as guest judge.
6. Badge of Honor vs. Mountain Mover
Aired 11 July 2023 • 42 min
Superfans Luidgi Aldator and Terri Jones face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Rutledge Wood hosts.
7. Mardi Gras Mania vs. the Reaper
Aired 18 July 2023 • 42 min
Superfans Michael Cooney and Nick Harrison face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper. WWE Superstar Big E serves as guest judge.
8. Metamorphosis vs. Racer Girl
Aired 25 July 2023 • 42 min
Superfans Kris Parker and Lauren Partin face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Rutledge Wood hosts.
9. Grand Finale (1)
Aired 1 August 2023 • 42 min
Three qualifying winners compete in the grand finale and create brand new life-size Hot Wheels (TM). The winner gets $50,000 and their design turned into a real die-cast Hot Wheels toy.
10. Grand Finale (2)
Aired 8 August 2023
Comedy legend and car guru Jay Leno joins the judges to determine a season winner who will take home an extra $50,000 and get their design turned into a real die-cast Hot Wheels (TM) toy that anyone can buy.