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By Melissa Camacho
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Fast, fun racing obstacle course competition for cars.
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Hyperdrive (2019)
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What's the Story?
Co-produced by Charlize Theron, HYPERDRIVE is a competition series featuring amateur car racers competing against each other to be crowned the ultimate underground racer. Drivers from across the globe drive their custom built machines on 10 over-the-top obstacle courses spread across 100 acres. As they make their way through each over-the-top obstacle, their spotter helps them navigate each course from the observation box. Pre-recorded profiles of each of the racers are also featured, giving audiences an idea of what inspires them to do what they do. Offering commentary throughout are Fox Sports' Mike Hill and Lindsay Czarniak, Top Gear USA's Rutledge Wood, and former MMA fighter Michael Bisping.
Is It Any Good?
Each episode of this fun, adrenaline-inducing series features off-the-grid drivers competing against each other in obstacle courses designed to test their cars and driving prowess. Amping it up are flashy Ninja Warrior-like courses, revving engines, and some Fast & Furious-type vehicle action featured in slow motion. But while Hyperdrive offers some of the edginess that the sport is known for, the racers appear pleasant and sincere as they cheer their competition on. Some of their backstories are also touching, which contributes to the overall sense of warmheartedness. Nonetheless, these drivers have something to prove, and are doing it as entertainingly as possible.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about sports car racing. What is the difference between the races featured here NASCAR races? What is an off-the-grid racer? A Drifter?
Despite the fact that Hyperdrive features female racers, most of the drivers are men. What does this tell us about the sport? Do you think there will come a time when women will be represented equally in sports car racing?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 21, 2019
- Cast : Mike Hill , Rutledge Wood , Lindsay Czarniak
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks )
- Character Strengths : Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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