Tesla to Build Looping 'Hot Wheels' Track for Roadster Owners
Elon Musk says the facility at Texas HQ will allow owners to test autonomous stunts, though production starts in 2028.
Tesla plans to construct a specialized looping track at its Texas headquarters, allowing Roadster owners to test the vehicle’s extreme capabilities. The announcement follows the car’s unveiling event, which featured dramatic autonomous stunts.
What Happened
Elon Musk confirmed on X that Tesla will build "a wild looping track (crazier even than Hot Wheels)" at the company's Texas HQ. This development stems from the Roadster's reveal earlier this week, where the prototype performed a half-loop inverted stunt using a fan-powered suction system capable of pulling up to 2 Gs. The car also executed a kickflip over Tesla’s current lineup, including the Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Cybercab, and Semi, utilizing cold-gas thrusters to flip and land upright.
The planned track aims to expand on these demonstrations with full loops. While Musk stated that owners could ask the Roadster to perform tricks autonomously, describing the car as "sentient," the company has not yet clarified which trims will be eligible. The Performance trim lacks thrusters, and the base Roadster does not include the ground-effect downforce technology required for inverted driving.
Why It Matters
This initiative signals Tesla’s intent to market the Roadster not just as a high-performance EV, but as a platform for interactive, autonomous spectacle. The track serves as a physical extension of the reveal event, potentially offering owners a unique experiential feature. However, the timeline remains distant; production is scheduled to begin in 2028. Additionally, while the reveal stunts were autonomous, Tesla has confirmed the production Roadster will only feature a limited version of Full Self-Driving (FSD), raising questions about the specific software suite that will manage these complex maneuvers.
The Bottom Line
Tesla’s Roadster owners will eventually have access to a dedicated stunt track in Texas, but they will need to wait until at least 2028 for production to commence. Musk has also teased future demonstrations involving high-speed jumps over landmarks like the Snake River Canyon, with speed targets extending beyond the current 214 mph spec to a planned 330 mph variant.
