Getting Started
Scalextric brings the thrill and excitement of motor racing to life in your living room!
Are you new to the exciting world of Scalextric, or rediscovering a childhood passion? Not sure where to start?
Then read on for everything that you need to know about Scalextric. Strap in and start your engines.
What is Scalextric?
Scalextric is the ultimate racing experience for all ages. Miniature cars tear around detailed tracks, powered by the slot in each lane. That’s where the term slot racing comes from.
Whether you're starting out with our My First Scalextric range or stepping up to the app-connected ARC (App Race Control) system, there's a set to suit every racer. From simple circuits to smart tech, Scalextric puts you in the driver’s seat.
Begin with a Scalextric set, which contains everything you need to get started, then you can add new cars, track pieces and accessories to build your ultimate layout.
The speed of each car is controlled by a simple trigger handset – press harder to go faster and beat your opponent but be careful not to fly off on the corners! Decide how you want your circuit to look, clip the track pieces together, plug in the transformer and you’re off – no two races are the same.
My First Scalextric
Racing fun for the young driver
- Age 3+
- Easy to assemble
- Controllers with adjustable power
- Fixed lane racing.
Featuring an easy-to-assemble track, small hand controllers and 1:64 scale super resistant cars, My First is the ideal starting point for kids aged 3+.
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Micro Scalextric
Expand your racing career
- Age 4+
- Action-packed compact circuits
- Fixed lane racing.
Ideal for the younger racer, 1:64 scale Micro offers all the thrills and spills of the full-sized slot car racing world and is the perfect introduction to the action-packed world of Scalextric.
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Scalextric
Taking racing to the next level
- Age 5+
- The standard for slot-racing
- High performance track
- Fixed lane racing.
The original range of 1:32 scale race sets is perfect for older children and adults who want to experience the thrill of racing in their home.
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ARC (App Race Control)
The ultimate race control system
- Age 5+
- Unlock a whole new level of racing fun
- Race features via your tablet or smartphone and the ARC app
- Fixed lane racing.
Take your 1:32 Scalextric journey to the next level by adding your smartphone or tablet into your competitions. Add custom races, weather effects and more to your arcade-style fun.
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Scalextric PRO
The platinum racing experience
- Age 8+
- Lane change track pieces for overtaking
- Wireless controllers
- Even more race features via your tablet or smartphone and the ARC app.
Our most advanced Scalextric slot car system allows over-taking and multiple cars on one piece of track for a more realistic racing experience. This is the full digital experience in a slot car set.
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