Scalextric Christmas gift guide 2025
Discover the best slot car racing gifts for 2025, including starter sets for beginners, Christmas stocking fillers, and Scalextric Christmas deals.
We’ve been making slot car dreams come true for families for almost 75 years. Scalextric slot car sets have been topping Christmas wish lists ever since and the resulting slot car races after dinner are almost traditional in some households.
Whether you’re looking for slot car racing gift ideas for someone who has been building their layout for years, or you want to help someone start a new, rewarding hobby, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find racing gifts to delight and inspire your friends and family, ensuring that your festive present brings joy long after the Christmas decorations have been tidied away.
This Scalextric Christmas guide 2025 aims to inform your gift-buying, while highlighting our most popular products. Once you’ve settled on the perfect gifts for your loved ones, maybe you can indulge in a slot car set for yourself!
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Scalextric: synonymous with Christmas for generations
Since 1957, Scalextric has been at the forefront of slot car racing innovation. Discover why our slot car racing sets have been must-have Christmas presents for so long.
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Your Scalextric Christmas
Wondering what to buy for a slot car racing enthusiast? Take some inspiration from the Scalextric community with this selection of images from our customers around the world.
These pictures show you how our slot car sets, cars and accessories look in the real world, helping to inform your purchase decisions. As you can see, we’ve got the best gifts for racing fans, helping to bring yuletide racing joy to all.
Want to help others choose their gifts for racing enthusiasts? Share your slot car set-up by tagging @officialscalextric on Instagram or @scalextric on Facebook. You can also send an email to marketing@scalextric.com for your chance to be featured.
Frequently asked questions
What Scalextric slot car sets are available for Christmas 2025?
We’ve got plenty of great racing sets for you to choose from this Christmas. The Supercar Showdown Race Set is ideal for younger racers who want to experience the thrill of Lamborghini racing.
Meanwhile, our Super Sierras Retro Race Set is a web exclusive set that will appeal to grown-up racers with two highly detailed Ford Sierra RS500s from the golden era of motorsports.
And movie fans will love our new Fast and Furious Race Set, featuring slot cars from the first film in the franchise. Will Dom beat Brian yet again, or will our rookie earn first place? Whichever set you choose, you can guarantee it will be a hit this Christmas.
What makes Scalextric slot car sets such a special gift?
Scalextric racing sets are special because they appeal to young children and adults alike, making them the perfect gift for all the family. While children can appreciate the cool cars and the high-octane competitive energy, adults might take more comfort in the nostalgia side of things, remembering the Scalextric sets of their youths.
The great thing about slot car racing is that it can be the kind of toy you get out when the family visit or you can build a permanent layout, turning your set into a lifelong creative hobby.
What is your returns policy for the Christmas period?
Any orders placed between 1st November and 24th December can be returned for a refund or exchange until 10th January. Any orders placed after 24th December will be subject to our usual 14-day returns policy.
What payment options do you accept?
We make Christmas shopping both easy and secure with a choice of trusted payment methods:
- Credit and debit cards
- PayPal
- Google Pay
- Frasers Plus
All transactions use the latest security protections.
How do I store and care for my Scalextric slot car sets?
If you want to maintain a permanent Scalextric layout, you’ll need to keep it free from dirt and debris to ensure optimum racing performance. Keep your layout in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and regularly wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
If you choose to pack your set away, keep it in its original box in a cool, dry place.
Do you ship outside of the UK?
Yes, we deliver to destinations all around the world. For a full list of countries we deliver to, check out our delivery guide here.
What is the cut-off date for delivery by Christmas?
To make sure your order arrives in time for Christmas, please place it by the dates below:
- UK Express Shipping: Order by midnight 22nd December
- UK Click and Collect by DPD Pickup: Order by midnight 21st December
- UK Standard Shipping (includes Highlands and Islands): Order by midnight 18th December
- EU / Rest of World Standard Shipping: Order by midnight 16th December
Got a question we haven’t answered here? Get in touch with our wonderful customer service team who will be happy to help.