Mattel(US:MAT) Businesswire·2025-10-30 15:00Core Insights - The 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, presented by Mobil 1, is concluding with a focus on standout regional winners from a global contest that allows custom car builders to have their creations immortalized as Hot Wheels die-cast models [1][2] Summary by Sections Contest Overview - The contest featured 26 custom builds selected from events across 16 countries, including 11 regional winners from the U.S. and a Walmart Virtual Contest [2][6] - Three regional finals will take place in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe/Middle East, culminating in a Global Grand Finale on November 15, which will be streamed online [4][6] Regional Winners - Notable U.S. winners include: - Robert Harden from Florida with a V8-swapped 1974 Porsche 914, featuring a 427-cubic-inch stroker V8 producing over 630 horsepower [7] - Jared Pink from Atlanta with a custom 1990 Nissan 300ZX powered by a Chevy Big Block V8 [7] - Noel Santos from Charlotte, who restored a 1954 Grumman Olson Sunbeam Bread Truck with a modern 6.0-liter LS V8 engine [8] International Winners - International winners include: - Joey Ruiter from Detroit with a street-legal "Reboot Buggy" powered by a mid-mounted 6.3-liter Chevrolet V8 [10] - Jeff Kruse from Milwaukee with a 1968 Chevy Camaro featuring a custom air suspension setup [10] - Donnie Dye from Austin with a custom 1952 Buick Super Riviera, a six-time record holder at the Bonneville Salt Flats [10] Additional Highlights - The Walmart Virtual Contest winner is Joshua Woodworth from Oklahoma City, who built a customized 1946 Willys Jeep with a 5.7-liter LS engine [10] - International builds include a 2016 BMW i8 from the UAE, a 2002 Honda Civic Type R from Germany, and a 1982 BMW 3 Series from England, showcasing diverse automotive creativity [11][16]