Slot Car Racing

Having Loads Of Fun With Slot Car Racing

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:44 -0600

Slot car racing is an innovative game or hobby for those who are fascinated with racing cars. Miniature or scale-model cars are raced on a special track. The track is flat and wide enough for two or more slot cars to race side by side. A thin, deep groove is built into the track for each car. These continuous slots run the entire length of the track. The slot car has a small blade or pin that extends beneath the car into the slot. This blade keeps the car on the t... Tags: Slot Car Racing

Introduction To 1

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:44 -0600

The track in 1/32 slot car racing must also be of 1/32 scale. There are several reasons for this. If cars of differing scales are used on a 1/32 slot car racing track, the cars would be of different sizes. The larger cars would not only have larger electric motors, but they would crowd the 1/32 slot car racing track and prevent passing. Furthermore, smaller scale cars used on 1/32 slot car racing track might not have bottom pins long enough to get power from the ele... Tags: 1/32 Slot Car Racing

Computer Car Racing Games Rival Game Console Action

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:44 -0600

The controllers of console games might have the edge over computer car racing games. Some of the console-style games come with wireless controllers, special steering wheels and gas pedals, and other fancy but expensive additions. Purists of computer car racing games see that possible limitation as a challenge. Wired and wireless joysticks are available for computer car racing games, as well as other peripherals. Once the controls of computer car racing games are mas... Tags: Computer Car Racing Games

Lifelike Slot Car Racing Adds Reality To The Sport

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:44 -0600

Lifelike slot car racing uses very realistic slot cars, tracks, and racing venues to reproduce real-world racing conditions. Slot cars are scale models of full size racing cars. The primary slot car scales are 1:24, 1:32, and HO. The 1:24 scale, for example, means that the miniature slot car is 24 times smaller than its real counterpart. Lifelike slot car racing is performed in slotted or grooved tracks. Each car has a blade or fin that protrudes beneath the car in... Tags: Lifelike Slot Car Racing