Warnie designs Hot Wheels model car

"I used to play with Hot Wheels cars as a kid, so when they offered me the chance to design my own, I jumped at it."
Mark Hinchliffe

Contributing Journalist

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HE'S tried his hand at presenting on Australia's Top Gear, now self-confesdsed revhead Shane Warne has become the first Australian to design a Hot Wheels model car.

The limited edition of 10,000 'Spin King' Hot Wheels cars will be available worldwide next March.

Warne joins other motorsport stars such as 2010 MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo, F1 driver Felipe Massa, and American racers Danika Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Junior,to collaborate on "Designed By'' editions.

"I've always had a passion for cars," says Shane Warne. "I used to play with Hot Wheels cars as a kid, so when they offered me the chance to design my own, I jumped at it."

The  'Spin King' features a triangular flaming exhaust, as well as a large rear spoiler. It also features Warne's lucky cricket and footy shirt number 23 on the side of the rear spoiler and engine cover.Prices have not yet been announced.

Mark Hinchliffe

Contributing Journalist

Mark Hinchliffe is a former CarsGuide contributor and News Limited journalist, where he used his automotive expertise to specialise in motorcycle news and reviews.
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