The World of Cars FAQs

• What is the World of Cars: Test Track?

The World of Cars isn't quite finished yet but we're inviting everyone to come take a test drive with our little preview, World of Cars: Test Track! You can build your own car, race it, unlock items for your Car with Race Codes and even show it off to your friends! This is a chance for you to get an exclusive sneak peek under the hood of the World of Cars coming in 2009.

• What can my Car do in the World of Cars: Test Track?

The World of Cars: Test Track is your first sneak peek into the World of Cars Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) coming in 2009! Here you can create your very own Car and race it on our recently unveiled test tracks. Racing on the test tracks earns you Car Coins that you can spend when the World of Cars launches! You'll even be able to compare your track times against other players with the Racing Sports Network (RSN) Leaderboards---just like the movie!

• How old do I have to be to play World of Cars: Test Track?

The World of Cars: Test Track is recommended for players ages 6 and up, but it was designed for racers of all ages to enjoy!

• How do I create my own Car?

Creating your Car starts when you click the big button marked 'Build My Car.' The preview site will start with 3 simple steps to help you customize your own Car. You'll be asked to register in order to save your Car and start racing, but once you do, you'll have access to the racetrack and the rewards that come with it!

• What is a Race Code and where do I find one?

Race Codes can be found inside specially marked Cars toys from Mattel. These codes can be used to unlock special items for a Car that you create in the World of Cars Online.

• Can I give my Car a name I created?

Right now you can only name your Car using the Name Selector. We spent a lot of time coming up with the gear-tastic names that are in there, but if there is another one you wish you could choose from, please let us know! Send in your name suggestions here, and maybe one day your Car name will appear in the Name Selector!

• Can I play World of Cars: Test Track by myself if I want, or do I have to play in a group?

Several residents of Carburetor County have offered to race against you and so for now, these brave racers will be your competition. Fear not! You can always click the RSN button in the upper-right corner of the Garage to see the Leaderboards for each track and all the non-Radiator Springs residents rankings! Best of all, in 2009 you'll be able to go head-to-head with the best racers in the world.

• What happens to my Car when the game officially releases?

When the game officially launches in 2009, your Car will be safe and sound in your garage waiting for you to put the pedal-to-the-medal in the World of Cars--this time with all of your friends cruising with you.

• What controls do I use to race my Car?

Once you're on the track the easiest way to race is to use the arrow keys. When you pick up items on the track, you can use your SPACE key to use them. Each item you pick up has a different effect--some give you a burst of speed and others are designed to slow your challengers down--so be sure to try them all out!

• What should I do if I find a problem in World of Cars: Test Track?

Tell us about it! Use the Report a Problem form to describe the problem you found, attach a screenshot if you can, and then click the "Submit" button to send it our way. If you need immediate help with the problem you are having, use the Live Chat feature to chat with members of the World of Cars technical support team. For questions and comments about the game, check the FAQs or use the Contact Us e-mail form.