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Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition (2005): Cast & Plot

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Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition is a 2005 animated sci-fi film directed by Gino Nichele, starring Michael Donovan as Dr. Peter Tezla (voice), Kathleen Barr and Andrew Francis. It runs 1 hour.

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Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Gino Nichele
Genres
Animation , Sci-Fi , Family , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition About?

The premise of Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two rival teams—the Teku and the Metal Maniacs—are enlisted by Dr. Peter Tezla to compete across the spectacular Racing Realms. Their mission is to seize the powerful AcceleChargers before the lethal Racing Drones claim them. The racers dash through the perilous Storm and Swamp Realms, battling obstacles and each other.

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • alternate dimension
  • portal
  • racetrack
  • drone
  • alien
  • rumble in the jungle
  • death of recurring character
  • race against time
  • monster
  • shortcut
  • jungle
  • cold open
+21 more
  • race car
  • brother brother relationship
  • rivals
  • cliffside
  • swamp
  • car crash
  • flashback
  • secret base
  • racing team
  • eye of the storm
  • lighting
  • car cut in half
  • fog
  • mechanic
  • overconfidence
  • suspicion
  • drop
  • exo suit
  • underwater scene
  • hot wheels
  • based on toy
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Cast & crew

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition Cast & Characters

Michael Donovan leads the cast as Dr. Peter Tezla (voice), with Kathleen Barr as Gelorum (voice) and Andrew Francis as Vert Wheeler (voice). Directed by Gino Nichele; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition

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From the director

More from Gino Nichele

More films directed by Gino Nichele: Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw and Barbie and the Diamond Castle.

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Plot

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition Plot Summary

What happens in Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dr. Peter Tezla continues to study the Wheel of Power two years after the World Race, but Gelorum has returned fully repaired, leading an army of Racing Drones and intent on stealing the Wheel again. Tezla ventures into Highway 35 to stop her, but the Drones overwhelm him, injuring him badly as they seize the Wheel. He manages a dangerous escape back to Earth, while the Drones convert Hot Wheels City into their new headquarters.

Full summary

The whole story of Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition, scene by scene

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Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which scientist is responsible for studying the Wheel of Power and is injured when Gelorum's drones capture it?

Cars

Cars in Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition

4 cars on screen, including the 2005 Ford Mustang and the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner.

  • 2005 Ford Mustang in Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition 2005 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Important role
  • 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad in Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Minor role
  • Peterbilt 359 in Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition Peterbilt 359 Minor role
Details

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Hot Wheels Acceleracers Ignição” and “Форсаж: Жажда скорости – Зажигание”.

Also known as
  • Hot Wheels Acceleracers Ignição
  • Форсаж: Жажда скорости – Зажигание
  • Forsaz zazda skorosti
  • Vol. 1 - Ignition
  • Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Full Tenning
  • Hotwheels: Ignition
  • Hot Wheels AcceleRacers - Mise à feu
  • Hot Wheels: Gyujtás
  • Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers - Plankgas
  • Hot Wheels: Жажда скорости - Зажигание
  • Hot Wheels Acceleracers: Acelera para sobrevivir
  • Hot Wheels Acceleracers: Start
+3 more
  • Hot Wheels AcceleRacers 1: Restart
  • Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignição
  • Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Έκρηξη Ταχύτητας

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FAQ

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition?

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition released?

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition was released on January 8, 2005.

Who directed Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition?

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition was directed by Gino Nichele.

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Who is in the cast of Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition?

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition stars Michael Donovan as Dr. Peter Tezla (voice), Kathleen Barr as Gelorum (voice) and Andrew Francis as Vert Wheeler (voice), among 16 credited actors.

Does Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition have a post-credit scene?

No. Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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