# DIY Doodled Racetracks The Doodle Track Encourages Kids To Draw Their Own Fun By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-05-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-track References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/3-7-years/d394/) & [daydreamtoy](http://www.daydreamtoy.com/products/doodle-track_car.html) What is so great about the Doodle Track is that it requires hardly any equipment. All you need is the [toy car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2), markers, a piece of paper, and your kids (and, hey, you too), and you are good to go. Using optical sensors, the Doodle Track follows any [black line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines) that you’ve created. The possibilities are endless with this [battery-powered game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-racing). I can see it now—floors covered in white paper and black doodles to make for the perfect Doodle Track racetrack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Doodled Racetracks:** Opportunity for a new trend in DIY racetracks where kids can draw their own tracks using markers and a piece of paper. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Game Industry:** The toy and game industry can explore innovative products that combine creativity and play, like the Doodle Track. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Race‑inspired Tracker Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-track-desk.md) - [AI-Powered Drawing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-play.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Accessibility-Friendly Tactile Educational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle.md) - [Portable Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-projector-for-kids.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md)