The toy racer was powered by Maytag Model 92 one-cylinder or, later, two-cylinder air-cooled Multi-Motor engines.
[1] Previously in 1932 the Winston Corporation of Joliet, Illinois made a toy racer powered by the Maytag Multi-Motor.
Many of the toy racers were sold to Maytag dealers who raced in small groups to advertise their brand.
Later models used a double-purpose hand lever to adjust drive-belt friction and to apply braking action.
[5] Records show that 498 Maytag Toy Racers were built, and approximately 25 survivors have been located to date.