Category Archives: Slot Car Racing
Buying Guide
It can be a bit confusing when you are looking to buy slot cars for the first time. There are different scales of slot cars (sizes), manufacturers, digital slot cars and analog slot cars to choose from. And also to consider is the price and whether it will keep you or the person you are buying for engaged. It is … Continue reading
Digital Slot Cars Are Great Fun
Digital slot cars have been revolutionizing the hobby of slot car racing since 2004. They have brought new possibilities to this past time. But not all the enthusiasts are that thrilled about it. I personally think the additional functionality that has been added is great. Below is a short video about the good and bad bits about digital slot cars. … Continue reading
Why Buy Digital Slot Cars?
Digital slot cars are one of the latest innovations introduced by slot car set manufacturers. Digital slot car racing gives you the ability to change lanes and you can race more than 2 cars on only a 2 lane track. With analogue slot car racing you were stuck with one lane per car and you raced in parallel to your … Continue reading
A Brief History Of Slot Cars
Slot cars have around 100 years of history. The first commercially available slot cars were made by Lionel in 1912. They were powered and guided by a rail in a sunken slot attached to a battery. Speed control was an optional extra. Production of these slot cars finished in 1915. Slot Cars History Slot cars were produced from time to … Continue reading
The Excitement Of Digital Slot Cars
Digital slot cars have taken the sport (hobby) of slot car racing to the next level. Slot car racing has been around since the 1950s. It was featured on TV in the sixties and Elvis was a big fan. He had a room set aside for his slot car racing. There was plenty of excitement to be had from the … Continue reading
Slot Car Racing Brings The Excitement Of Motor Racing Into Your Home
Slot car racing is one of the most fun and exciting hobbies there is, in my opinion, and you can do it without leaving your home. You get the spills and thrills of motor racing, plus the sounds, sights and smells too, without the danger. Whether you are racing on two lanes, four lanes or more, or digital slot car … Continue reading
