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    Cool Car-Themed Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

    By | Parenting – Wed, Feb 22, 2012 2:39 PM EST

    If you have a kid who loves anything and everything to do with cars, take a few ideas from our speedway-inspired birthday guide.

    Zoom through five ideas here, then head to FamilyFun.go.com for more car-themed crafts and recipes!

    Tube Racers
    Tube Racers
    How can you turn a toilet paper tube into a hot rod? Take this idea for a spin.
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    Racetrack Cake
    Racetrack Cake
    Drop the checkered flag and begin baking this cake, featuring pit-stop-fast assembly.
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    Hot Rod Backpack
    Hot Rod Backpack Straps
    Thanks to Velcro, favorite vehicles can hitch a ride on kids' backpack straps, where they are both cool-looking and available for action!
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    Wheely Dogs
    Meal on Wheels
    These wheely-good dogs are a fun idea for a no-fuss party meal.
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    Go Kart
    Build a Go Kart
    This is a fun activity that definitely takes more time but has a big reward.
    Get the Construction Kit