Masters Class

History of controllers

In the early days of slot racing the first sets were equipped with simple on-off switches (the button style controllers) but for the tight corners a more sophisticated controller was needed. The English firm Model Road Racing Cars offered the first controller that was operated by the thumb by pushing down on a plunger.
History of controllers

Slot car tires

The tires should have good contact with the racetrack. It is essential for the performance and behavior of the slot car. The tires and rims must be round and the axles should be completely straight. If not, the car start to shake and the performance of the car is miserable.
Slot car tires

Slot Car Motors

The most popular motor in the sixties was "made in Japan" by Mabuchi. Nowadays, racers of slot car (1/32-scale) clubs around the world favour the motors of Catalan brand Ninco.
Slot car motors

DS Racing Lap Counter

Buying a good timing device is the best investment you can make for your hobby. The DS-Racing Lap Counter DS 200 Pro is probably the best of its kind. It is the most reliable Lap Counter you can find.
DS Racing Lap Counter

Race Management System of Scalextric

Race Management System (RMS) is a nice tool for the slot racer. RMS can be connected to the Sport system and Classic track of Scalextric. Many people have waited impatiently for the system.
Race Management System of Scalextric

Scalextric Sport Lap Counter / Timer

Racing is giving more fun if your laps are counted. It is nice to know that you are faster than your competitor. Scalextric Sport offers a basic inexpensive lap counter/timer. Up to 999 laps can be counted. The best lap will be timed to the nearest tenth of a second.
Scalextric Sport Lap Counter / Timer

Scalextric Sport Track

The new advanced track system of Scalextric is called "Sport". The new system offers a new track surface, a deeper slot and many new exciting track sections. Scalextric claims that excitement is guaranteed with the new range of Sport sets. They are absolutely right.
Scalextric Sport Track

La Pasion a 1/32, Slot Racing in Spain

While visiting Barcelona I took the opportunity to check out the slot race scene in Spain. The first thing you notice is the availability of Scalextric. Some big department stores have a special section with Scalextric cars and tracks.
La Pasion a 1/32, Slot Racing in Spain