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Slotracing buying tips

There are currently five leading slot car brands that offer slot car tracks. Ninco, Scalextric, SCX, Carrera and Artin sell race sets for starters. In this article you can find some tips and clues in choosing the right box set.

Beginners set is a good bargain

A beginners set is a good bargain because you get cars and tracks for a reasonable price. Buy the biggest set you can effort or buy two starters sets. One small set is not enough, because the length of the track is too limited.

Slot car brands

The major difference between Ninco, Scalextric, SCX, Carrera and Artin are the material of the tracks. The surface of the track of Ninco is very rough, but the surface of the Sport track of Scalextric is very smooth. The other brands have medium rough track parts. It is wise to find out which brand you like the most.

Accessories

All major brands offer a big range of accessories, such as lap counters and track borders.

1/32-scale slot cars

On the tracks of Ninco, Scalextric, SCX, Carrera and Artin you can use all 1/32-scale slot cars. It gives joy to have a variety of slot cars in your collection.