Texas man turns tiny toy car into mini race car that actually drives
Published on Jul 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This guy in Texas turned a tiny toy car into a mini race car that actually works.
Getting the tiny toy car was the easy part, and also the cheap part because it was free.
Turning it into a working mini car was a bit more challenging.
And you’ll be surprised to learn what he used to power the car.
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The idea behind this mini race car
A YouTuber who goes by Corey Funk decided to turn a tiny toy car into an actual moving vehicle you can use on the road.
His idea was to convert this tiny toy car into a mini race car.
He had a few different ideas for the engine, but he ended up resorting to a repurposed 1,100-watt powertrain out of a Crazy Cart XL, a small cart, which he fitted under the body of the toy car.
The whole build was not that expensive, considering the toy car was free from Facebook Marketplace in Texas, and the kart was not that expensive.
The car works a treat, and it looks nice as well, kind of halfway between a Range Rover and a Cadillac Escalade.
When DIY goes well
Some people just can’t help it when the DIY ‘gene’ takes over.
We’ve seen all kinds of modified supercars and luxury cars, usually with mixed results ranging from excellent to debatable or just plain terrible.
From ‘official’ mods from renowned brands such as Liberty Walk to the 6×6 Rolls-Royce made from wood or DIY Lamborghini Terzo Millennio, it’s clear that everything is possible when people have talent and ideas.
And this race car isn’t too bad, either.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
