Hot New Scalextric Slot Cars! We Carry a Great Variety of Scalextric Slot Cars, Race Track Sets, and Track Accessories!
The Scalextric name is so familiar, especially in Europe, that it is almost interchangeable with the term 1/32 slot cars. And what a history they have had! The company was founded in the year 1957. Actually, in 1953, the company Scalex was a maker of wind up metal race cars that were popular and quite charming in their own low-tech way. They got the great idea of adding electricity and making these guys really go! Then another great idea...make these cute little cars run in slotted track parallel to another car and happy days! You got Scalextric slot cars, and you got racing!! The hobby that you love (or soon will) was born!
Ever since then, Scalextric slot cars have continued to lead the way in the slot car world with creative and innovative new products. In their product line, you will find exciting products that no other company can match. In the late 90's, with the addition of their Sport line of products, they once again advanced the hobby and solidified their position as an industry leader.
The Sport track is another important innovation. It is wider and smoother than the original "Classic" track. The Sport track is favored by many serious home racers because of this smoother, wider racing surface. Scalextric's latest generation of slot cars are also worthy of note, because right out of the box, they are some of the best performers available today. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of this great hobby or you are just getting started, you will appreciate the fine quality that Scalextric offers!
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In the mid 90's, Scalextric began their overhaul of their 1/32 slot car chassis, making them much more detailed and better performing machines. Scalextric slot cars boast some of the best performance, detail, and quality of any of the brands. If you are just getting into the hobby, you will like them because they perform so well right out of the box. For the more experienced slot car nut, there is just enough room for tinkering to eek out a little more performance to keep you coming back for more!
Of course, Scalextric makes a wide variety of styles in the 1/32 slot car lineup. If you love Formula 1, Trans Am, NASCAR, or Le Mans, Scalextric has something for you. They offer a wide choice of prices, too. For around $29, you can get a great performing slot car that you won't mind letting a beginner of any age try out. If you need replacement parts, fear not; every part is readily available so you can keep your cars looking and performing their best. Also, many Scalextric slot cars have working lights. If you haven't tried night racing, you are missing out on a new kind of fun!
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Scalextric now only produces their Sport track. The Sport track is a little wider and smoother, which makes for a better racing surface. A smoother track allows for better traction and lets the back end of your car "drift", instead of the car getting caught on the track surface. Scalextric track goes together very easily and fits together tightly, which is also important in racing.
When it comes to track sets, all Sport sets come with everything you need: track, power, cars and controllers. They have great variety in sizes, too, and prices to fit everyone's budget. It's also easy for you to expand your set with their track expansion kits; for example, going from a two lane to a four lane layout is a snap.
Scalextric does have two different types of analog track sets you can buy now. The first is the Sport track sets, which we have just covered. The second is called
Scalextric 'Start' track sets. The idea behind Scalextric Start track sets and track was to produce a less expensive track set that would be budget and kid friendly. Each Scalextric Start track set, has different layouts than can be made. The big thing to remember here is that the track is not the same as the Sport, the controllers are very basic and can not be easily upgraded. You should plan to stick with Start track accessories if you purchase these sets. You can add regular Scalextric Sport track to a Start set, but lining it up is tricky. So, our advice is: if you want a set for around $100 for a gift to see if your kids like slot car racing (where you can purchase more cars for the set easily, but expanding the track gives you very few options), Scalextric Start sets are a great choice. If you are wanting a set for adults as well as kids to race with, or if you think it is very likely that you will want to expand your set, we would recommend you purchase a Scalextric Sport set, which has better controllers, and accessories and of course has a large variety of track.
| Comparison Chart |
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Scalextric Sport |
SCX |
Carrera |
Ninco |
| Track Width |
6 1/8" |
6 1/16" |
7 3/4" |
7 1/16" |
| Slot Separation |
3 1/8" |
3 1/8" |
3 7/8" |
3 17/32" |
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Scalextric also offers a full line of track accessories. Whether you want to add a crossover, a chicane or expand your track to four lanes, Scalextric and HotSlots132 have what you need. Scalextric also does a great job with the essentials like borders and guardrails. The borders are wide and very attractive. The all-important guardrails are realistic and easily installed. Their lap counter is also very good and inexpensive. All in all, Scalextric Sport track can't be beat when it comes to ease of assembly and variety of choices.
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