A rhyming race car treasure hunt for ages 3–7. Read the story, hide the clues around the house and let the rookie racers follow the trail to the checkpoint flag. Here are free clues to start with, and a printable version with your child’s name and your own hiding spots.
Read this out loud before the first clue. It turns “go find some cards” into a mission.
Live from the Racetrack
Calling all Rookie Racers!
This is Turbo Tess, your Grand Prix race announcer, live from the track! Today is the big race, but this morning a giant gust of wind went whoosh down the racetrack and blew all of our checkpoint flags away. Without them, the racers don’t know which way to drive!
My pit crew tracked down eight checkpoint flags and tucked a rhyming riddle onto each one. Every riddle tells you where the next flag is waiting.
Good racers drive safely: walk, don’t run, take turns, and give a big “Vroom, vroom!” every time you find a flag. Follow the course all the way to the finish line, where the Golden Trophy is waiting for the winners!
Your first checkpoint flag is attached. Start your engines!
See you at the finish line,
Turbo Tess, Race Announcer
Write each riddle on a card and hide it at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands after the story.
Start your engines, racers, it’s Grand Prix day!
But the wind came along and blew the flags away!
Vroom, vroom! A flag! You’re zooming so fast,
Now shift into high gear, you won’t finish last!
One lap is left and the finish is in sight,
The Golden Trophy is waiting, shining so bright!
The printable Race Car Grand Prix Chase has your child’s name on every page and a rhyming clue for each spot in your home, including ones you type in, like “Grandma’s piano”. You get a host guide, the story briefing, clue cards with pictures for little ones and a finisher certificate, plus Host Mode on your phone for party day. It’s $9.99 and arrives by email in minutes.
