Scalextric's Top Father's Day Picks

4 years ago

Father’s Day is fast approaching on June 21st, and Scalextric have some top gift ideas for dads who love all types of cars! Check out our top 10 gifts below:

1. For the dad who loves classic cars

True classics never go out of style. This beautiful red soft top Jaguar E-Type is a style icon, as well as being a star of the silver screen. This car races beautifully on the track, but also makes a stunning addition to any car collection.

2. For the superhero dad

Batman has been a fan favourite for over 80 years when it comes to superheroes, and now your dad can take to the streets of Gotham (or the living room) and race as his favourite superhero! If he prefers creating chaos, is this Joker inspired car fast and crazy enough to escape the Caped Crusader?

3. For the dad who loves films

Great Scott! Take your dad Back to the Future with the newly launched DeLorean. Although the Scalextric website has sold out, you’ll be able to find the DeLorean at your local or online stockists. Why not attempt to recreate the Hill Valley scene and get the car racing to 88mph?

4. For the dad with young children

Dads love nothing more than spending time with their children on Father’s Day, and our Micro Scalextric range has sets which feature loop-the-loops and half pipes for added fun. Plus, with the new track extension packs, dads and their children can spend time creating the craziest layouts to take over the house! With dad favourite themed sets such as Wacky Races and Justice League, there’s plenty of family fun to be had!

5. For the dad who's looking for a hobby

If your dad is looking for an indoor hobby, Scalextric offer a range of standard sets which can start a journey into a miniature racing hobby! Once set up, there are a range of additional cars, track and buildings so their racing world can become as big or creative as their imagination. For another top tip, our sister brand Hornby has some great scenic products to dress up your track!

6. For the dad who loves motorsport

With motorsport being halted in recent times, give your dad the opportunity to set up his own miniature race season! Scalextric offer a range of GP cars to race on the multiple circuits set up around the world (or around the house).

7. For the dad who's into tech

If your dad has an existing Scalextric layout, upgrade it to Spark Plug!

Spark Plug is the latest innovation from Scalextric which allows you to race your car using your Android or IOS smart device. Simply plug the Spark Plug Wireless Dongle into your Scalextric analogue powerbase instead of a traditional hand controller, download the app and race away with no wires in the way! Having two Spark Plug dongles unlocks added gameplay features such as boosting yourself and restricting your opponent. If he’s more into the traditional hand controller, Spark Plug allows racing against a standard hand controller while the children race in the app.

8. For the mid-life crisis dad

Some dads go through a stage of their life where they desperately need to own the latest supercar. Scalextric have the less expensive answer with the stunning Lamborghini Centenario. The stunning white colour with red accents will stand out on the shelf or the driveway!

Lamborghini Centenario | Scalextric Slot Car Racing

9. For the nostalgic motorsport fan dad

Classic motorsport holds a special place in the hearts of many dads, and the newly launched BMW E30 – Team Jagermeister Twin Pack is a great way of bringing a piece of history to their homes. Even if they never race, this limited-edition twin pack looks amazing on display.