2020 and 2021 Show Schedule Adjustments
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ 2020 and 2021 Show Schedule Adjustments Updated March 20, 2021 March 20, 2020: Charlotte, NC – After consultation with the venues and in consideration of local public health concerns, Raycom-Legacy Content Company has made adjustments to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live 2020 and 2021 show schedules. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live shows in Louisville, KY have been postponed to October 2, 2021. The shows were originally scheduled for March 14, 2020; they were postponed to August 22, 2020 and then postponed to March 13, 2021. For reasons of public health, they have been further postponed until October 2, 2021 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm. All tickets purchased for original and rescheduled 2020 and 2021 dates will be honored at the October 2, 2021 shows. Should you have additional questions about your tickets, please contact your point of purchase, either Ticketmaster or the KFC Yum! Center Box Office. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live shows in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on April 17th, 18th and 19th have been canceled. For those that purchased tickets with a credit or debit card, you will be receiving an automatic refund within 10-14 business days. For those that purchased tickets with cash at the Show Me Center Box Office, please come with your ticket(s) and photo ID to the Box Office between 9am and 5pm to receive a refund. Box Office hours are subject to change so please check the Show Me Center website and social media channels for the latest information. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live shows in Norfolk, Virginia have been rescheduled to October 30th and 31st, 2021 at the Scope Arena. Tickets purchased for the March 28th and 29th, 2020 and March 27th and 28th, 2021 shows will be honored on the new date. Should have you additional questions about your tickets, please contact your point of purchase, either Ticketmaster or the Scope Arena Box Office. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live shows in Charlottesville, Virginia have been rescheduled to October 9th and 10th at the John Paul Jones Arena. Tickets purchased for the April 4th and 5th, 2020 and April 10th and 11th, 2021 shows will be honored on the new date. Should have you additional questions about your tickets, please contact your point of purchase, either Ticketmaster or the John Paul Jones Arena Box Office. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live shows in State College, Pennsylvania have been postponed. The new date for the shows is October 15th and 16th, 2021. Those that purchased tickets for the original 2020 date (April 25th) and rescheduled 2021 date (August 29th) received an automatic refund. Those that wish to attend the October 15th and 16th, 2021 shows must purchase new tickets. Should you have questions about your tickets, please contact your point of purchase, either Ticketmaster or the Bryce Jordan Center Arena Box Office. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live shows in Fort Worth, Texas have been postponed. The new date for the shows is November 13th and 14th, 2021. Those that purchased tickets for the 2020 dates (November 20th, 21st and 22nd) received an automatic refund. Those that wish to attend the November 13th and 14th, 2021 shows must purchase new tickets. Should you have questions about your tickets, please contact your point of purchase, either Ticketmaster or the Dickies Arena Box Office. The safety and health of our guests, performers and crew is our primary concern always. All tickets purchased for postponed shows will be honored on the rescheduled dates. Purchasers with questions should contact the point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience you experience and we regret not being able to perform for you as originally scheduled, but we assure you we will reschedule as soon as possible and we will be back with the same spectacular show you have come to expect from Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. We appreciate our fans very much and we look forward to meeting you all at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live when we return. Please continue to follow our website for details as they become available.
GILLETTE STADIUM TO HOST ALL-NEW HOT WHEELS ULTIMATE DRIVE-THRU
GILLETTE STADIUM TO HOST ALL-NEW HOT WHEELS ULTIMATE DRIVE-THRU PRESENTED BY CONTINENTAL TIRE, MARCH 19 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2021 One-of-a-kind experience features Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Garage of Legends vehicles and more Tickets for contactless, family-friendly attraction go on sale to the public March 4 at 10 a.m. February 24, 2021: [FOXBOROUGH, MA]– Raycom-Legacy Content Company, in partnership with Mattel, Inc., announced today that Gillette Stadium will host the popular Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru from March 19 through April 18, 2021. This must-see, kid-focused event allows families to enjoy the thrill of the larger-than-life showcase of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and legendary vehicles from the comfort and safety of their own vehicles. Guests will experience more than 50 life-size vehicles including Hot Wheels favorites Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby, V8 Bomber™ and Bone Shaker®, plus the original monster truck BIGFOOT®, and the world’s tallest monster truck, BIGFOOT#5. Also featured in the lineup will be Hot Wheels iconic vehicles Twin Mill®, Rip Rod®, Loop Coupe® and the original Bone Shaker®. Paired with an inspiring online audio companion, the Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru delivers an immersive and exciting experience for the whole family, enjoyed from the safety of a vehicle. Gillette Stadium will host the Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru Thursday through Sunday, from March 19 through April 18, 2021. For a complete schedule and additional event information, visit http://hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com/event/foxborough/. Guests can purchase tickets for an assigned date for just $45 per vehicle, and will receive a FREE Hot Wheels 3-Car Pack with EVERY ticket purchased. Hot Wheels and BIGFOOT merchandise bundles are also available for purchase online for contactless pickup, allowing guests to bring part of the Hot Wheels experience home with them. Tickets and add-ons will go on sale to the general public Thursday, March 4 at 10 a.m. at http://hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com/event/foxborough/. Tickets can also be purchased at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. The Gillette Stadium stop is the third for this all-new immersive Hot Wheels adventure, after Ontario, Calif. and Six Flags Over Georgia recently hosted the event. The Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru is the third family-friendly and contactless event that Gillette Stadium has hosted over the past six months as part of a continued effort to provide guests with a safe way to enjoy unforgettable experiences and make lasting memories. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru and Gillette Stadium staff will be on-hand to ensure all proper social distancing guidelines are being followed. Please refer to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ website for COVID-19 travel restrictions and guidelines. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru and the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company. ABOUT GILLETTE STADIUM Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough, Mass., is New England’s premier sports and entertainment venue. The 65,878-seat stadium is the full-time home of the NFL’s six-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. Gillette Stadium is also the home field of the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer and one of the world’s top grossing concert venues, according to Billboard and Pollstar. Other notable sporting events held at Gillette Stadium include the 2016 NHL Winter Classic, international soccer matches, NCAA athletics, professional lacrosse, motor sports and the Massachusetts high school football state championships. For more information, visit www.GilletteStadium.com or follow @GilletteStadium on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. ABOUT RAYCOM-LEGACY CONTENT COMPANY Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing, and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole, and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C. ABOUT MATTEL, INC. Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and Mega®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
All-New Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru Travels to Six Flags Over Georgia
Popular Attraction Delivers a Safe, Exciting and Immersive Family Experience Featuring Life-Size Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Garage of Legends Vehicles & More! Pass holder Pre-Sale Begins January 15; General Tickets Tuesday, January 19th at 11AM January 15, 2021: [Austell, GA] – Raycom-Legacy Content Company, in partnership with Mattel, Inc., adds second stop for its first-ever Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru, visiting Six Flags Over Georgia, January 28th – February 28th, 2021. Following an epic debut in Ontario, California, this one-of-a-kind Hot Wheels family adventure will roar into the Thrill Capital of the South, igniting the imagination and challenger spirit of fans of all ages. Hot Wheels fans are invited to come out to Six Flags Over Georgia to drive through this larger-than-life showcase of everyone’s favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks & Garage of Legends vehicles, specialty monster trucks, robots and more! Guests will experience more than 50 vehicles including life-size Hot Wheels legendary cars and monster trucks. As guests travel safely through in the comfort of their own vehicles, the world of Hot Wheels comes to life right outside their windows. The exciting journey begins in the main parking lot at Six Flags Over Georgia and will extend through a portion of the theme park with over a mile and a half of stunning vehicle displays. Fans will be fully immersed with an inspiring and educational Hot Wheels audio companion as they travel through the course. This must-see, kid-focused, drive-thru experience offers fans a once-in-lifetime opportunity to travel through the largest life-size collection of Hot Wheels vehicles ever including Hot Wheels iconic Deora® II, Twin Mill®, Rip Rod®, Loop Coupe® and Bone Shaker®. Also starring in the lineup will be the original Monster Truck, BIGFOOT® and its extraordinary fleet featuring the popular BIGFOOT® #5, the world’s tallest monster truck! Other fan favorites include Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby, V8 Bomber™ and many more! Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru will open weekdays and weekends throughout its 4-week run at Six Flags Over Georgia with flexible pricing ($39.99-$59.99) for online and on-site ticket purchasing. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru and Six Flags are offering theme park Members and Pass holders a special pre-sale offer, beginning January 15. The public ticket sale will launch January 19th at 11AM. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru is going BIG with value, offering a FREE Hot Wheels 3-Car Pack with EVERY ticket purchase! Ticket purchasers can also pre-purchase exclusive Hot Wheels and BIGFOOT merchandise bundles along with event snack packs. For more event information and to purchase tickets visit www.hotwheelsultimatedrivethru.com. Six Flags Over Georgia rides and attractions will not be in operation during this special event. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru and the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company. Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company have worked closely on the enhanced health and safety measures for Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru. As Hot Wheels’ top priority is the safety of its fans, national, local and venue safety protocols will be in place which includes mandatory face coverings and physical distancing requirements when guests are not in their vehicles during event operational hours. About Raycom-Legacy Content Company Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing, and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole, and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C. About Mattel, Inc. Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and Mega®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com. About Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, is home to more than 40 rides and attractions including 12 world-class roller coasters and the seven-acre Hurricane Harbor water park. Six Flags Over Georgia is the premier destinations for thrilling, family fun.
Raycom-Legacy Content Company & Mattel Extend Hot Wheels® Ultimate Drive-Thru Presented by Continental Tire at Toyota Arena, Ontario, CA
Raycom-Legacy Content Company & Mattel Extend Hot Wheels® Ultimate Drive-Thru Presented by Continental Tire at Toyota Arena, Ontario, CA Due to Popular Demand, All-New Family Attraction Extends Current Run in the Inland Empire through January 10th. Tickets Are On-Sale NOW through January 10th December 18, 2020: [Ontario, CA] – Raycom-Legacy Content Company, in partnership with Mattel, Inc., extended operating dates for the first-ever Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru, at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA. This one-of-a-kind contactless family experience will extend its stay at Toyota Arena through Jan. 10, 2021. Hot Wheels fans are invited to drive through this larger than life showcase of everyone’s favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Garage of Legends vehicles, specialty monster trucks, robots and more! Guests will experience more than 50 vehicles including life-sized Hot Wheels legendary cars and monster trucks. As guests travel through in the comfort of their own vehicle, the world of Hot Wheels comes to life right outside their windows. Fans will journey through epic vehicle displays while listening to an exciting and educational audio companion, plus receive a special in-car photo experience. This must-see, kid-focused drive-thru experience offers fans a once-in-lifetime opportunity to travel through the largest life-size collection of Hot Wheels vehicles ever including Hot Wheels iconic Deora® II, Twin Mill®, Rip Rod®, Loop Coupe® and Bone Shaker®. Also starring in the lineup will be the original Monster Truck, BIGFOOT® and its extraordinary fleet featuring the popular BIGFOOT® #5, the world’s tallest and heaviest monster truck! Other fan favorites include Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby, V8 Bomber™ and many more! Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru is open weekdays and weekends throughout its run at Toyota Arena parking lot, with flexible pricing ($45-$60) for online and on-site ticket purchasing. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru is going BIG with value, offering a FREE Hot Wheels 3-Car Pack with EVERY ticket purchase! Ticket purchasers can also pre-purchase exclusive Hot Wheels and BIGFOOT merchandise packs to be redeemed at the event. For more event information and to purchase tickets visit www.hotwheelsultimatedrivethru.com. Guests can visit HWUDT.com to download the Hot Wheel’s audio soundtrack & special ISpy activity before they travel through the experience. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru and the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company. Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company have worked closely on the enhanced safety measures for Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru. As Hot Wheels’ top priority is the safety of its fans, national and local safety protocols will be in place which includes guests staying in cars as well as abiding by social distancing. About Raycom-Legacy Content Company Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing, and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole, and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C. About Mattel, Inc. Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and Mega®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com
Raycom-Legacy Content Company & Mattel Launch First-Ever Hot Wheels® Ultimate Drive-Thru
Exciting New Attraction Delivers a Contactless and Immersive Family Experience Featuring Everyone’s Favorite Legendary Hot Wheels Cars, Monster Trucks & More! Coming Soon to the Inland Empire – Tickets on Sale Friday, October 30th at 10AM October 26, 2020: [Ontario, CA] – Raycom-Legacy Content Company, in partnership with Mattel, Inc., announced today the all-new Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru, debuting at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA on December 3, 2020. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, which will run through January 2, 2021, will showcase more than a mile of 50+ life-size Hot Wheels vehicles and Monster Trucks, and offer experiences including photo ops and more. “The Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru was a natural fit for us. We are always trying to think of how to best engage Hot Wheels fans — and because we can’t tour the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live show right now, we wanted to create something new. This Drive-Thru will be a safe way to do something new, unexpected, creative and fun,” said Ken Hudgens, President & CEO of Raycom-Legacy Content Company. “This attraction will capture the Challenger spirit of Hot Wheels — both in theme with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and legendary Hot Wheels cars, and the way the whole experience is presented.” The unique, kid-focused drive-thru experience offers fans a rare opportunity to travel through the largest life-size collection of Hot Wheels vehicles ever including Hot Wheels iconic Deora® II, Twin Mill®, Rip Rod®, Loop Coupe® and Bone Shaker®. Also starring in the lineup will be the original Monster Truck, BIGFOOT® and its extraordinary fleet featuring the popular BIGFOOT® #5, the world’s tallest and heaviest monster truck! Other fan favorites include Tiger Shark, Demo Derby, V8 Bomber® and many more! As guests travel through in the comfort of their own vehicle, they will drive into the world of Hot Wheels with vehicles displayed in epic ways while listening to an exciting and educational audio companion, plus a special in-car photo experience. “We are always looking for new ways for fans of all ages to engage with our portfolio of iconic brands,” said Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Mattel Global Location Based Entertainment. “With our new Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru, we were committed to finding a completely new way for fans to experience our vehicles from the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live arena show, from the safety of their cars. This will be an amazing attraction for families this holiday season, especially the kids!” Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru will open weekdays and weekends throughout its 4-week run at Toyota Arena parking lot, with flexible pricing ($45-$60) for online and on-site ticket purchasing. Public ticket sales will launch October 30th at 10AM. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru is going BIG with value, offering a FREE Hot Wheels 3-Car Pack with EVERY ticket purchase! Ticket purchasers can also pre-purchase exclusive Hot Wheels and BIGFOOT merchandise bundles to be redeemed at the event. For more event information and to purchase tickets visit www.hotwheelsultimatedrivethru.com. Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru and the Hot Wheels™ Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company. Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company have worked closely on the enhanced safety measures for Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru. As safety is the top priority, national and local safety protocols will be in place which includes guests staying in cars as well as abiding by social distancing. About Raycom-Legacy Content Company Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing, and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole, and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C. About Mattel, Inc. Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and Mega®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com
Raycom-Legacy Content Company Announces Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Crushing It! Season 2
Raycom-Legacy Content Company Announces Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Crushing It! Season 2 The epic six-episode nationally syndicated television series returns bigger than before with an all-access look into the spectacular Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live™ tour July 15, 2020: Charlotte, NC – Raycom-Legacy Content Company is launching Season 2 of the thrilling television series Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Crushing It! The unscripted, spontaneous entertainment series highlights the massive thrills and epic vehicles of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live experience. Series hosts Tommy Kane and Kristen Beat return to take viewers inside the exhilarating world of monster trucks with exciting new stories and unprecedented access to the creators and stars of the international Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour. “We’re excited to continue to serve our fans unique content and exclusive access into the fastest growing tour in the monster truck industry,” said Ken Hudgens, President & CEO of Raycom-Legacy Content Company. The 30-minute, six-episode series produced by Raycom-Legacy Content Company will air in 115 US markets from July 18th – October 31st. The series will also air on MAVTV. Episode summaries follow: 1: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Crushing It! is back and bigger than before! Don’t miss a behind the scenes look of what it takes to be a monster truck driver with driver, Christian Stormin’ Norman. The trucks roll into Mattel headquarters for a day of monster truck fun. Experience the making of the Crushing It! soundtrack. 2: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Crushing It! returns to Mattel headquarters and sits down with a legendary Hot Wheels® designer to talk about the creation of the iconic Bone Shaker skull. Kick back with the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live team while they visit driver, Derick Anson, for his annual Halloween party and hang out with 5-year-old Aiden who is “crushing” a chronic health condition. 3: Go back in time to learn all about the person who invented monster trucks, Bob Chandler! Get an exclusive look at the original monster truck, BIGFOOT®, and the team behind all the action. 4: Experience the very first Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live show in Edinburg, Texas. As you watch the thrilling jumps and stunts of these epic monster trucks, learn the science behind what makes these monster trucks fly high and go fast. Get behind the wheel of a monster truck with host, Tommy Kane, and learn how to drive a legendary monster truck. 5: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live goes across the pond for the first ever international tour in Europe. Get a backstage pass with Rebecca Schnell, driver of Hot Wheels® Racing #1, as she prepares for her first monster truck tour with her husband, Darron, driver of BIGFOOT®. Visit Manchester, England with event host, Freddie Sheppard, and see what it takes to pull off a European tour! 6: Hit the road with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to visit Cody Elkins at his home and witness some dazzling stunts from the superstar of Freestyle Motocross! Demo Derby visits Victory Junction, a camp for children with serious or chronic medical conditions. Learn about the design process in making a toy monster truck with designers at Mattel headquarters. “The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live series embraces challenges with out-of-this-world crashing and smashing in a way that’s true to Hot Wheels DNA,” said Roberto Stanichi, Senior Vice President, Hot Wheels and Global Head of Vehicles. “By bringing back Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Crushing It! for another season, we’re able to bring the excitement straight to the homes of families and fuel young fans’ imaginations as they replicate Monster Truck crushing on the screen with their toys at home.” Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, launched in 2019 by Raycom-Legacy Content Company in partnership with Mattel, Inc., delivers an exhilarating family entertainment experience for kids of all ages. The initially launched tour expanded to Europe in 2020 under a new partnership with Live Nation. For more information on the series and local television listings visit www.hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com/crushing-it. To see an exclusive premiere of each full-length episode, join The Official Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Group Page. Starting July 17th, join Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and a variety of performers as they host a watch party at 8PM EST, every Friday night for 6 weeks, where they will premiere each episode! About Mattel Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company and owner of one of the strongest catalogues of children and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com. About Raycom-Legacy Content Company Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C. *Hot Wheels Basic Cars Assortment is the number one selling toy in the world based on units sold according to NPD
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Features Return of Hometown Legend BIGFOOT® at St. Charles Show
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Features Return of Hometown Legend BIGFOOT® at St. Charles Show The king of monster trucks, BIGFOOT®, returns home for the first time in 10 years in worldwide family entertainment tour featuring iconic Hot Wheels® monster trucks! December 17, 2019: St. Charles, MO– For the first time, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ will visit Family Arena on January 4-5, 2020 for three epic performances! Families and fans of all ages will experience the thrill of watching hometown favorite BIGFOOT, the one that started it all, compete with famous Hot Wheels monster trucks in an exhilarating action-packed show for the whole family! “We are so excited to be back in front of our hometown – I hope to see as many of our local fans as possible! And to be working with Hot Wheels again is just wonderful, especially as we all believe that the kids are what this is all about!” Bob Chandler, founder and owner of BIGFOOT, The Original Monster Truck®, who is credited with starting the entire Monster Truck industry. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings the only opportunity to see real-life versions of the iconic Hot Wheels monster trucks toys including Bone Shaker™, Tiger Shark™, V8 Bomber™, Demo Derby and Hot Wheels® Racing 1. Highlighting the show is the exciting return of the Original Monster Truck, BIGFOOT, to the St. Louis market for the first time in 10 years! Fans will be fully immersed in exciting action and competitions as their favorite monster trucks perform daring jumps and stunts with epic bashing and crashing throughout the show. In addition, all event performances will include a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot MEGASAURUS, and the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live always delivers a great value for the whole family, with kids tickets just $8! Tickets and event information are available at www.hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com. Show times are as follows: Saturday, January 4, 2020 – 12:30pm /Crash Zone 10:00am Saturday, January 4, 2020 – 7:30pm /Crash Zone 5:00pm Sunday, January 5, 2020 – 1:30pm /Crash Zone 11:00am The popular Crash Zone Pre-Show Party is FREE with every ticket purchase and held 2-1/2 hours before every performance! Fans are invited to come out early for a chance to get up close and personal with the stars of the show, collect autographs from all the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live performers and see their favorite monster truck in real life form. A valid event ticket is required to enter the venue for the Crash Zone Pre-Show Party but does not guarantee entry as there is a Crash Zone event capacity, which will be monitored by the venue on event day. Entry into the Crash Zone Pre-Show Party will be on a first come, first serve basis. A FREE post-show autograph session will take place on the concourse after every show. Fans are invited to stay after the show to get photos and autographs from the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live performers. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company. Visit www.hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com for more information. About BIGFOOT® BIGFOOT®, The Original Monster Truck®, started life as the Chandler family 4X4, becoming a promotional tool for their 4WD business, later rising to be 1 of the “Top 5 Marketing Vehicles of All Time,” leading to the creation of the entire Monster Truck industry. BIGFOOT has 50 National Championships and numerous world records, has appeared in numerous movies, and has traveled to over 25 countries. Today the team includes 5 full-time race and 2 full-time display trucks, the world’s only All-Battery-Powered Monster Truck, the world’s Tallest & Heaviest Pick-up truck, and BIGFOOT #1, the truck that started it all. They see over 4 million people live each year, and in 2018 appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Blockbuster Ready Player One. Almost 10 million BIGFOOT toys have been sold worldwide in the last decade, and 2019 saw its return to the Hot Wheels line with 3 versions debuting. 2019 also saw Bob Chandler’s induction into the SEMA Hall of Fame and BIGFOOT joining the hugely successful Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour. About Raycom-Legacy Content Company Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C. About Mattel, Inc. Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price® and Thomas & Friends®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
Meet the Schnells: Partners in Life, Competitors in Europe
WHO SAYS MONSTER TRUCKS AREN’T ROMANTIC? The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Tour is bringing its action-packed, immersive experience to Europe! In addition to the awesome spectacle of the motocross bikers, Megasaurus and the Crash Zone, at the heart of the tour will be a married couple that thrives on the BIG, BAD and BOLD lifestyle of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Tour. Meet Darron and Rebecca Schnell, the husband and wife team and drivers of BIGFOOT and Hot Wheels Racing #1. Darron and Rebecca are ready to take Europe by storm! How did the two of you meet? Rebecca: Darron and I met in North Carolina at a Tire Shop where he was on display for Firestone at a neighboring town from where I grew up. I was headed into work and saw his truck, the Legendary BIGFOOT, sitting on display, went over to take a look and rebelliously climbed inside! What is the best part about having your spouse with you on the job? Darron: The hardest part of this job is that you are always traveling. You miss birthdays, anniversaries and every other major event. When my wife is with me, the biggest downside of this job fades away. I always joke that if she is with me, I could care less when I go home! What excites you most about taking the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Tour to Europe? Darron: The best part of this job is the people. I’ve traveled all over North America and met lifelong friends. I’m so excited that we get to experience different cultures and meet great people and learn how other people live. Do you have any plans to do any sightseeing while you are on tour? If so, what are you most looking forward to? Rebecca: Absolutely!!!! I am very excited to see what the cities have to offer, especially through sightseeing and food! I’ve been searching blogs and the internet and keeping a list of places we plan to visit! Do you have a person in the sport, past or present, that you both really admire? Rebecca: This is a very difficult question to answer. Since being in the sport with Darron for 10 years, I have gotten to know and admire quite a few individuals. The ones that I must mention are, of course, Bob Chandler and Dan Runte. It means so much to me to have both guys offering advice and support for my driving career. Dan has been so patient in teaching me, calming my nerves and answering all my questions. Can you share one of your favorite experiences engaging with fans of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Tour? Rebecca: The Crash Zone!!! It’s the best! You are able to get up close and personal with the fans! Talk and converse with them on their favorite things about monster trucks and what they are excited to see. I love when they bring memorabilia in that they have collected. Darron: You really can’t boil this experience down to a single moment or moments. I can remember being the little kid walking up to drivers like they were larger than life. Now it is so surreal to be on the other side of that. To be considered a hero is a wild experience that has never gotten old. Darron you’ll be driving the legendary BIGFOOT for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live European Tour, Rebecca, you’ll be in control of the exciting Hot Wheels Racing #1. Is there any loving smack you’d like to talk to each other right now? Rebecca: Absolutely but we are not as aggressive with it as you would think. Darron has 10 years under his belt and I am the rookie. As much as I want to kick his butt I have to be careful how much smack I’m handing out. We have talked about this many times and honestly as much as I’d like to win that Titan Cup, I already consider myself a winner simply because of the opportunity to drive, spend time with my husband and travel the world. It would be an added bonus to throw that cup up in the air for the fans! Darron: We aren’t smack talking now, but I see how fast my wife is learning. I’m gonna have my hands full with her before the tour is over. How fun is it to know you’re an inspiration to other couples that might want to get into motorsports together, and Rebecca how cool is it to be a role model demonstrating that monster trucks aren’t just for boys? Rebecca: It’s fun to know that people look at us as an inspiration, but we are quick to add that it is not all rainbows and butterflies. It takes a lot of work from both of us to make this successful. For anyone seeking advice on the success of our relationship, the most important thing I could share is to communicate your thoughts, feelings, desires and needs with one another. I most importantly want to show and add to the history in motorsports that women can work on AND drive these machines. I think it is very important to understand the physics of the trucks and the ability to pinpoint any problems that you may encounter.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Announces 2020 Tour
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Announces 2020 Tour Worldwide tour is back and BIGGER than before with an amazing and authentic Hot Wheels® monster trucks experience for the whole family in 2020! October 9, 2019: Charlotte, NC – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, a family entertainment tour that delivers an immersive experience for Monster Truck fans, has announced dates for its 2020 tour. In January, February, March and April, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will perform in five new cities and will return to nine cities. New stops include Saint Charles, Missouri at the Family Arena and Corpus Christi, Texas at the American Bank Center. The tour will make its first visit to North Dakota at the Bismarck Events Center in Bismarck, BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois and the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live also added dates to returning markets at Sear Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia and KFC YUM Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The tour will also be coming back to Albany, Georgia, Cleveland, Ohio, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Charlottesville, Virginia and Jackson, Mississippi. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings audiences the only opportunity to see real-life versions of the iconic Hot Wheels monster trucks toys including Bone Shaker™, Tiger Shark™, V8 Bomber™, Demo Derby and Hot Wheels® Racing 1. The show will also feature the original monster truck, BIGFOOT®. In addition, the tour will continue to hold the immensely popular Crash Zone Pre-Show Party 2 ½ hours prior to every performance. The event is free for ticket holders and allows fans to enter the competition floor before the show to gain exclusive access to their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and drivers. Following is the full list of dates and locations for the 2020 tour: Saint Charles, Missouri Family Arena Saturday, January 4 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, January 5 at 1:30pm Edinburg, Texas Bert Ogden Arena Saturday, January 11 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, January 12 at 1:30pm Cleveland, Ohio Wolstein Center Saturday, January 18 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, January 19 at 1:30pm Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Coliseum Saturday, January 25 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, January 26 at 1:30pm Corpus Christi, Texas American Bank Center Saturday, February 1 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Albany, Georgia Albany Civic Center Saturday, February 8 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Hoffman Estates, Illinois Sears Centre Saturday, February 15 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, February 16 at 1:30pm Bismarck, North Dakota Bismarck Events Center Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm Saturday, February 22 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Rockford, Illinois BMO Harris Bank Center Saturday, February 29 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, March 1 at 1:30pm Louisville, Kentucky KFC YUM Center Saturday, March 14 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Norfolk, Virginia Scope Arena Saturday, March 28 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, March 29 at 1:30pm Charlottesville, Virginia John Paul Jones Arena Saturday, April 4 at 12:30pm Sunday, April 5 at 3:00pm Cape Girardeau, Missouri Show Me Center Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm Saturday, April 18 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday, April 19 at 1:30pm State College, Pennsylvania Bryce Jordan Center Saturday, April 25 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm
Raycom-Legacy Content Company Announces Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Crushing It!
Raycom-Legacy Content Company Announces Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Crushing It! New six-episode television series provides a behind-the-scenes look at the epic Monster Truck tour July 15, 2019: Charlotte, NC – Raycom-Legacy Content Company is launching a new 30-minute television series called Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Crushing It! The new series will go behind-the-scenes at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, the new worldwide tour featuring iconic jumps and stunts with epic crashing and smashing and Bigfoot® – the original Monster Truck. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Crushing It! is an unscripted, high-energy, all access look at the exhilarating world of Monster Trucks. Hosts Tommy Kane and Kristen Beat take viewers inside the world of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to meet drivers, showcase trucks, engage with fans, and learn from the creators at Mattel about how they brought these awesome toys to life. “I’ve worked in the motorsports entertainment business for 25 years and this is the best Monster Truck television show ever produced,” said Ken Hudgens, President & CEO of Raycom-Legacy Content Company. “We’re giving our fans unprecedented access to a Monster Truck tour and giving them a look under the hood to see what makes these drivers and trucks so entertaining.” The 30-minute, six-episode series is produced by Raycom-Legacy Content Company and will air in nearly 100 markets from July 20th – October 31st. Episode summaries follow: 1: Take a look at the first Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live event and meet Bone Shaker, Tiger Shark, V8 Bomber™, Hot Wheels® Racing # 1, Demo Derby and Bigfoot – the original Monster Truck. 2: Mattel designers show what it takes to design a Hot Wheels Monster Truck Toy and viewers take a tour of the Hot Wheels garage. 3: Show host Tommy Kane learns how to drive Hot Wheels Racing #1 and maybe even crush a car. 4: Hang out with Demo Derby driver Derick Anson, FMX superstar Cody Elkins, and get a Backstage Pass to find out what goes into producing a Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live event. 5: Find out how the legendary Bigfoot was created with owner Bob Chandler, and get a sneak peek into the annual Bigfoot Open House. 6: Demo Derby visits Victory Junction, a camp for children with serious or chronic medical conditions, and Tommy Kane becomes a Super Fan at a Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live event. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live was launched earlier this year by Raycom-Legacy Content Company and Mattel, Inc. and delivers an exhilarating family entertainment experience for kids of all ages. The tour will stop in 24 markets this year and expand to Europe in 2020 under a new partnership with Live Nation. For more information on the new series and local television listings visit www.hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com/crushing-it. About Mattel Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com. About Raycom-Legacy Content Company Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C. *Hot Wheels Basic Cars Assortment is the number one selling toy in the world based on units sold according to NPD