Scalextric Start

Scalextric Start....Where the Racing Begins and the Action Never Stops! Accelerate into the new world of 1:32 scale slot racing. Available in three alternative ready-to-race sets, Scalextric Start provides everything for the rookie racer.

Features include:

• Easy-to-connect/disconnect track
• Large track pieces for speedy set up
• Super tough cars
• Multiple circuit options
• Skill level hand throttles Expand your circuit!
• Simply incorporate Scalextric Start converter track pieces (C8525) and add any track piece from the Scalextric Range to enhance your new Scalextric Start set. Add you your car collection.

Businessmen Use Scalextric In Manchester Airport Lounge

High-flying businessmen and women are passing the time in Manchester Airport's new passenger lounge racing each other on a Scalextric track.

For a fee, well-heeled passengers flying in and out of Terminal 1 can avoid the busy terminal hall by retiring to the £1.7m Escape Lounge, which opened on 1 July 2010.

Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/manchester/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8783000/8783254.stm

Scalextric 30,000 rpm Race Motor

Scalextric car with the upgrade 30000 rpm motor from Scalextric – If you are looking for speed here it is.

London International Slotcar Show

The 13th LONDON INTERNATIONAL SLOTCAR SHOW
at Crofton Halls, York Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8PR
Sunday 18th April 2010.

The Crofton Halls are situated 10 minutes from J4 of the M25
The venue is less than 1 hour from the Channel tunnel, Ferry ports and all the London airports with the London-Ashford-Dover mainline railway station right next door! The hall is modern and brightly lit with flat unloading and easy parking. There is plenty of public parking in the Station car park. There is a cafe providing tea, coffee, soft drinks and hot and cold food throughout the day.

Full size tables 6’ x 2.5’ (1800mm x 750mm) are £30 each
Smaller four feet collectors tables are available at £15 (no paste table)

Table holder entry will be from 8.30am

Public admission will be £2.00 and under 12's free
from 10.00am to 2.30pm

If you are a collector, racer or trader you cannot afford to miss London's premier slotcar swapmeet.

Please call me on 01959 701514 or email swapmeet@philsmith.co.uk
for all enquiries and table booking.

Scalextric Spares And Spare Parts Supply Has Improved In 2010

I found this article written by Lee Catherine which I think you'll agree is good news all round!


This year we are pleased to be able to inform you that the supply of Scalextric spares and Hornby parts has improved no end. Now all Scalextric and Hornby are available to be order and in stock within 3-5 days. This improvement means that there is no reason to bin any old and damaged cars or trains, you can simply refer to the wide range of Scalextric and Hornby service sheets to find the part that you require then with a little tender loving care you can repair your pride and joy. Simply consult the Scalextric or Hornby website and select the correct service sheet for that item that you are looking to restore, this will give you a details breakdown of each part that it is made from. Generally Hornby serviced sheet spares start with an X and 4 numbers.

Whereas Scalextric spare parts start with a W and 4 numbers then contact your local dealer and you should not have to wait long before you can bring any damaged item back to its former glory. Some service sheet numbers may stare with either a R for Hornby or a C with Scalextric and these items are stock items and should be in stock with your local dealer. With thousands of spares required for the ever expanding range of cars, trains and other items that Scalextric have been expanding since production has moved to China the rate of newly available products has increased no end but Scalextric/Hornby have managed to be able to supply a vast range of spares for all. The range of spares only dates back about 5-7 year for Scalextric any car older than that you will have to hunt high and low to find the relevant spares. Although older products are not as detailed as the current range of items and this has increased the demand for spares to be available. We recently visited Hornby where we were informed that their range was being cut down a small bit in certain areas. We believe that this will help improve supply, which has been a major stumbling block for them over the past few years. We believe that once supply problems has been resolved this will help the company continue to expand and continue to offer items that have been almost an institution for every child when growing up or for any adult that may have missed out. Overall the improvements are a great for collectors and users alike. We hope that the improvements are only a sign of things to come from Scalextric and Hornby and are looking forward to see what they are set to release soon. If the Scalextric 6 car powerbase is anything to go by then only good things are set to arrive on the scene.

Scalextric Tie Up Exclusive Partnership With Mercedes GP Petronas

February 5th 2010 – Leading slot racing brand, Scalextric, owned by Hornby Hobbies Limited, is delighted to confirm the continuation of its worldwide exclusive license partnership with the new Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One Team (formerly Brawn GP).

The contract, which will run until the end of 2011, is a worldwide exclusive for Scalextric and will provide them with the image rights to represent Nico Rosberg and 7-times World Champion, and motor racing legend, Michael Schumacher on his return to the F1 circuit. This continues Scalextric’s association of working with the very best in Formula One, including a continuing partnership with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes.

Mercedes GP Petronas recently announced the signing of title partner Petronas, and the team will compete in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship with drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher as the Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One Team.

A range of exciting new Mercedes GP Petronas Scalextric products will launch during 2010, including the much anticipated 1:64 scale Micro Scalextric GP Legends set and the  1:32 scale Race of Champions Scalextric Start set. Prices to be confirmed.

Paul Chandler, Marketing Manager for Scalextric, commented, ‘We enjoyed a successful partnership with Brawn GP in 2009 and we are pleased to be working together again with the new Mercedes GP Petronas team. We are looking forward to an exciting 2010, with some fantastic new products to look forward to.’

Ross Brawn, Team Principal at Mercedes GP Petronas, added, “We’re delighted to be continuing our partnership with Scalextric. We’re looking forward to the 2010 Formula One season with great optimism and we are also extremely excited about the new Mercedes GP Petronas Scalextric product range”.