The four kids were chosen by Hot Wheels in a national contest that will ultimately see the winner celebrate in traditional Indianapolis Motor Speedway fashion, drinking the milk, kissing the brick and receiving a wreath. I hope the kid doesn't cry because we're going to push these cars hard because there is a world record at stake.' 'He can't see it all so we're going to have to devise a strategy.

'I'm going to push the hell out of my kid,' Andretti told SB Nation over the phone on Friday night. Mario and his nephew John will serve as coaches for the event and the 1969 Indy 500 winner is playing for keeps, hoping his driver has the nerves to handle his intense coaching style. The event will see four Hot Wheel-sized cars race in a one-mile long, four-lane oval in the attempt to set a new world record. Mario Andretti still has the same competitive desire that defined him in a truly remarkable career that spanned four decades, saw him achieve victory in the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and the Formula 1 World Driver's Championship.Īnd after setting countless records during that time span, Andretti is looking to set another high-water mark on Saturday afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Īndretti has partnered with Hot Wheels to build the longest toy track set in history as part of the 'World's Best Driver' competition that will kick off at 5:00 p.m.

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