Since 1969, Larry Wood, the Chief Designer for Mattel Toys – Hot Wheels Division, has been the driving force behind the success of Hot Wheels – the number one vehicle property in the United States.
Hot Wheels today kicked off a three-week, six-city, cross-country road trip from Mattel's El Segundo headquarters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The road trip will travel closely along U.S. Route 40, making stops at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah; Speed, Kansas; the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum ...