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Hot Wheels: Let's Race

Hot Wheels: Let's Race TV show poster: A young boy rides a fiery car with a city in the background.

Common Sense Media Review

Stephanie Morgan By Stephanie Morgan , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 6+

High-octane racing show has positive messaging, products.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 6+?

Any Positive Content?

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 5+

Based on 3 parent reviews

age 7+

age 5+

My child likes it

The show has good production values, it's very colourful and entertaining. The characters are diverse, my 5 year old loves it too. It's not particularly deep or educational but it's not offensive either.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (3 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Here's a show that's a clever mix of entertainment, education, and positive values. Hot Wheels: Lets Race focuses on track engineering and creative problem-solving while showcasing diverse and positive role models. The series balances the excitement of racing with meaningful lessons, making it a captivating watch that might even inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and team players. While the commercial aspect is evident, the show's strengths in storytelling and character development ensure that it's more than just an extended advertisement, providing genuine enjoyment and learning opportunities for young viewers.

TV Details

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