Chatting with Hot Wheels Guy - Michael Zarnock

What can I say about Michael Zarnock? The man has done everything. He is a musician, actor, writer, World Record Holder, Race Car Driver, Author, Race Car Driver, is in the Guiness Book of World Records he gets paid to play with Hot Wheel cars, and has a YouTube show (Hot Wheels TV). We talked about meeting, my brother Tony Wood (RIP), Barris Kustom, George Barris (Batmobile creator) and the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. I felt like Mike was sitting across the table from me – you could hear our dogs barking, eating and making their presence known! Mike’s knowledge and his massive Hot Wheels collection has earned him notoriety around the world. He is the leading authority on Diecast and Hot Wheels – the ultimate Super Collector. Of note – he holds 3 Guinness World Records for Hot Wheels and is the world authority in Hot Wheels and Diecast cars. Michael has worked with EBAY authenticating collectors’ Hot Wheels/Diecast cars and appraising collections for insurance cases and divorce cases. Yes, these collections can be worth upwards of $500,000. On February 5, 2020, Michael earned a Guinness World Record for the most gravity fed loop-the-loops on a Hot Wheels Track. The track measured 34 feet and was built as part of the Jaguar Land Rover display at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. His collection has earned him two different World records – first in 2003 and again in 2007. Both were for owning the largest collection of different model cars. Mike’s books sell out almost instantaneously. The books can be purchased through his website, mikezarnock.com. Mike’s YouTube show, Hot Wheels TV takes his audience deep within the subculture of Hot Wheels collecting. Check out his website, YouTube channel and books. You will like what you see !