Scalextric Sets Reviews And Information

Scalextric sets have been with us now for over 50 years. Ever since they were first introduced Scalextric sets have been favorably received (except for a small period) and engaging parents and their kids in hours of slot car racing fun in their own home.

Here is a quick video on the benefits of scalextric sets and how Scalextric has developed it proven track record.

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Best Selling Scalextric Sets

In 2004 Scalextric introduced the first digital scalextric sets and this revolutionized the hobby of  slot car racing, with the ability to race up to 6 slot cars on just a 2 lane race track. They do require a bit more setting up than the traditional slot car set in programming the cars (but it isn’t too hard).

The best selling digital set from Scalextric is

Scalextric C1256T- Digital Lane Change 1:32 Scale Slot Car Set

Digital Scalextrix Sets - The C1256T Digital Lane ChangeThis set comes with 2 cars and can race up to 4 cars at one time (only 2 are provided).  A Nissan GT- R and Austin Martin DBS race each other over a 16 foot track with lane changing capability for overtaking and blocking your opponent. The track requires 6 ft 1 inch by 4ft 3 inch of room when fully assembled. A great Scalextric set to be introduce you to the thrill of digital slot car racing. It is suitable for children 7 years and up.
You can buy accessories and additional cars to add pit stop action and upgrade the set to race up to 6 cars at the same time.

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Scalextric sets do not just come as digital sets; there is also plenty of choice in the traditional analog set that many people will remember from their own childhood. Except the cars now have magnet traction to help keep the cars on the track round the corners. (They still need to be driven round the corners – i.e. they need to be slowed down).

Scalextric C1234T NASCAR Tri-oval Set 1:32 Scale

Scalextric Sets - The C1234T Nascar TriOvalThis set pits Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. against each other in their NASCAR COT cars over a 22 foot tri-oval track with banked corners. Everything is included to get racing straightaway.  If you like NASCAR this is a great track to get started on. Recommended for children 7 years and above.

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Scalextric sets and cars are able to be upgraded to digital with addition of parts sold separately. So, you can start using the analog tracks and as interest builds you can upgrade to digital as you want. When you are buying Scalextric sets you are getting over 50 years of tradition of innovation, great products and back up service.

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