What is Scalextric?
Scalextric is a brand of slot car racing sets that first appeared in the late 1950s. The Scalextric was first invented by engineer B. Fred Francis when he added an electric engine to the Scalex tin cars that were produced by Minimodels Ltd, his own company
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Is Scalextric still the best?
Verdict. Scalextric and its clever App Race Control system remain brilliant fun, and the physical set is great too – it’s definitely a worthy winner. Carrera’s Digital remains our choice for a semi-permanent set, while SCX’s Compact system impressed us as our pick for younger racers
What age is Scalextric for?
My First Scalextric set is the perfect introduction to slot car racing for young drivers aged 3 and up!