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 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”.

Scalextric Chatsworth Land Speed Record

Scalextric, Guinness Book of Records, 1/32 Land Speed Record, with Gadget Show & Vodka Kick cars. Scale flying 1 Mile track.

Scalextrics - The Ultimate Guide

The latest 7th edition book by Roger Gillham is due to be published in October 2008. Now a huge 400 pages - just £20.62. Order direct from Amazon, your local model shop or from your usual booksellers. This new and much larger book now has over 1500 colour images and features dedicated chapters on models and sets built and sold in Australia and New Zealand, France, Spain (SuperSlot, Exin, STS, SRS and TT), Mexico, USA (and SuperScale), Canada, Japan, Argentina and of course the UK. The book also contains listed details from 1957 to 2008 of all cars, sets, motors, guides, track and accessories made.

In addition, special chapters are included on

• TV and Film themed Scalextric
• Police Cars
• Race Officials Cars
• Rare Colours and Cars
• Limited Editions
• Retailer Exclusives
• Promotional items
• Jump Jockey and Horse Racing
• Early tinplate Scalex and Scalextric, Motorcycles, Go-Karts, U Steer, Kit Cars, Home tracks and 1/24th scale Scalextric

To order a copy Click Here