Naman Shrestha
Based on the popular toy car Hot Wheels, NBC’s ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ is a car makeover competition show that gives Hot Wheels fans the chance to rebuild or modify a nostalgic car into a life-sized one. Two contestants face off in every episode as they try to use their life stories and knowledge of pop culture as fuel and transform their respective cars into something extraordinary. Hosted and co-judged by car aficionado Rutledge Wood, the reality series also features a couple of permanent judges — Hertrech “Hert” Eugene Jr. and Dalal Elsheikh.
The contestants try to impress the trio by getting much-needed help from a team of technicians called “The Car Pool.” Each episode also sees a celebrity guest who judges the contestants’ creations. Eyeing a large sum of the cash prize, the contestants compete to make their car design into an official Hot Wheels die-cast car. The interior setting of the competition show, including the well-lit stage and garage, sparks some questions about the actual filming sites of ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge.’ If you have been wondering the same, we have got you covered!
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge: Where Was it Filmed?
‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ is filmed in England, specifically in Manchester. According to reports, principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the reality series commenced in early March 2023 and wrapped up in early May of the same year. Now, without further ado, allow us to take you through the specific location that appears in the NBC show!
Manchester, England
Most of the pivotal sequences for ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ are lensed in the city and metropolitan borough of Manchester. In particular, the production team sets up camp in Space Studios Manchester and utilizes the film studio’s countless features. Situated on Vaughan Street, Space Studios Manchester is a purpose-built facility and home to six acoustically treated sound stages, production facilities, workshops, onsite catering, and a secure parking lot. It opened in October 2014, after about a year of the commencement of its construction. These amenities and facilities make it a suitable film studio for different productions.
Located in a bowl-shaped land area bordered by the Pennines to the north and east, Manchester is known for its architecture, musical exports, social impact, transport connections, and media links. Besides, the city is home to numerous popular landmarks, such as Manchester Town Hall, the Beetham Tower, the Green Building, Albert Square, Piccadilly Gardens, Ivy Green, Boggart Hole Clough, and Highfield Country Park, some of which you might spot in a few aerial shots of Manchester.
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