For the first time in Hess Toy Truck history, a race car takes the spotlight as the main featured vehicle. The 2009 Race Car and Racer reinforces a long tradition of quality, value and craftsmanship. It features a touch-release canopy compartment that opens to reveal a hidden compartment with surprise cargo – a smaller, faster race car powered by a pull-back racing motor and its own set of working lights. The toy set’s full lineup of fun features includes: Race Car · 29 lights with an optional flashing mode · 3 realistic sound features (ignition, acceleration and horn) · Alloy-look racing wheels · Chrome detailed rear view mirrors and air vents · Low profile headlights (a first for a Hess Toy Truck) · Rear spoiler · Canopy compartment with a spring-release hood that opens with a touch · 2 Energizer ‘C’ batteries Small Racer: · 15 lights · Pull-back racing motor · Alloy-look racing wheels · Chrome detailed rear view mirrors and vents · Low profile headlights · Rear spoiler · 1 Energizer ’AA’ battery The Hess Toy Truck has been a holiday tradition since 1964