Professor Justice's secret Velocity X fuel formula has been stolen by a gang of street-racing villains, putting his son Max on a mission to save the day. Hot Wheels: Velocity X is a racing game based on Mattel's Hot Wheels line of miniature vehicles. The player must drive one of over 30 cars in races on 3D tracks with varying obstacles and challenges.
The gameplay in Hot Wheels: Velocity X revolves around completing mission-based races with the goal of stopping the villainous gang. Players can use weapon attacks and power-ups to gain an advantage during the races, which take place on curved tracks with features such as loop-the-loops and stunt launchers.