Record Breakers: World of Speed

Record Breakers were known for their speed, and on smooth surfaces were capable of 20 miles per hour, translating to 500-640 scale miles per hour.[2][3] The cars lacked the pins or blades which characterized most Mini 4WD cars, and instead were fitted with guide wheels allowing them to run on a track. They could be run independently, but a car outside of a track would inevitably crash into an obstacle if not otherwise stopped.

Depending on the version, the cars contained one or two electric motors running off two AA batteries. The single motor cars could be manually switched between 2WD and 4WD, and some allowed the addition of a third battery for more power. Customization and upgrade kits with accessories such as different kinds of wheels and guide wheels were sold, as well as different kinds of tracks.

A live-action TV series[4] produced by DIC Enterprises[5][6] was co-hosted by Jesse Ventura[7] and Gary Apple,[8] aired in syndication for four episodes in 1989. Episodes were shot in shopping malls and featured a large, extravagant race track. Jesse Ventura's car, in particular was outfitted with a small camera and the show would frequently air video from his car's perspective as it raced through the track. Segments included kids interviewed for racing tips, "Jesse's Crash Bash", and the show would also feature stop-motion shorts of Ventura's car with his voiceover (in effect making the car a cartoon character.)

• Mini 4WD

• Virtual Toy Chest's Record Breakers Archive
• Record Breakers box gallery