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Get into Slot Car Racing with Scalextric
Slot cars run on track using a slot to guide them and keep them on the model roadway. The best known manufacturer of slot cars and slot car racing sets is probably Scalextric.
Slot car racing is a safe and fun hobby enjoyed by many people, young and not-so-young. I'm sure that many people can remember the fun and thrills they had as children with their Scalextric sets. The basic Scalextric system hasn't really changed since it was first introduced in the 1950s. Scalextric cars from that era are keenly sought by slot car collectors and enthusiasts and can often change hands for significant sums of money.It's even possible to run those old Scalextric slot cars on modern track without having to modify the cars at all.
But todays Scalextric systems have entered the computer age with the introduction of the Sport digital systems. The basic original Scalextric system allowed two cars to run alongside one another on dedicated tracks however the new digital technology allows more than one car to run on the same track for cars to change lanes. These innovative new features have propelled slot car racing into a whole new level of popularity.
Although it was originally a British invention Scalextric now has a huge and enthusiastic following in the United States. Many of the popular US races are represented in Scalextric including the the Indycar and NASCAR races. One key factor that has helped to develop the popularity of Scalextric is that they actually encourage other manufacturers to produce slot cars and accessories for their systems. These days there are a variety of reputabel slot car manufacturers who produce some great cars suitable for Scalextric.
The ease of expansion is one of the key attributes that has made the Scalextric system enduringly popular. For example a Scalextric Start Race Set will only cost about £40 ($70) and will provide a great foundation system for further expansion. The simple starter system comes with two slot cars and everything you need to enjoy the thrill of slot car racing.
There are many clubs for slot car racing enthusiasts where you can meet and learn from others who are keen on this engrossing hobby. In the United Kingdom there is a whole program of slot car race meetings throughout the year. Enthusiasts often get into building, modifying and optimizing their cars for best performance and lots of tips are exchanged between club members.
If you are interested in getting into slot car racing I'd recommend starting with a low priced Scalextric Start Race Set and if you enjoy it then find a local slot car club to join. At the club you will meet some very friendly and helpful slot car enthusiasts who are only too happy to provide you with the benefit of their experience.
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[1] You'd be forgiven for suffering from pirate fatigue after this year's
lackluster fourth entry in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, but these
delightful trailers for Aardman Animation's The Pirates! Band of Misfits prove
there's still plenty of fun to be found on the high seas. Directed by Peter
Lord and Jeff Newitt, the stop motion adventure follows an eager but misguided
Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) as he competes for the Pirate of the Year Award --
because, as he explains, "Every time I've entered, I've failed to win. So, I
must have a really good chance this time." Along the way, he and his similarly
off-kilter crew (Martin Freeman, Brendan Gleeson, Russell Tovey, Ashley
Jensen, and a fish with a hat on it) encounter all manner of strange
characters including lepers, stuffy scientists, an evil queen (Imelda
Staunton), and at least one monkey butler. Watch the trailer after the jump.
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(that'd be the first US trailer [3], which dropped over the summer) but I've
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