Slot Car Racing

Commercial Slot Car Racing Is Where The Big Cars Race

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:31:26 -0700

All slot cars operate when the racer operates a hand held controller connected to the slot in which his car is placed. The controller regulates the speed of the slot car. Commercial slot car racing vehicles have no brakes, but will slow quickly when the controller decreases or stops the current to the car. This is true of all slot cars, not just the commercial slot car racing specimens. The goal of the race is to win the race by completing the designated number of t... Tags: Commercial Slot Car Racing

Introduction To 1

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:31:26 -0700

There are many cars, tracks, and accessories available for 1/32 slot car racing. If you can find a local hobby group, you can get great tips for buying and running your own 1/32 slot car racing track. Tags: 1/32 Slot Car Racing

NASCAR Slot Car Racing Lets You Race With The Pros

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:31:26 -0700

An interesting NASCAR slot car racing accessory is called the Digital Pit Box, also offered by SCX. This piece of track is attached inline with the slot car track. It includes a straight piece of track along with a side road for the pit stops. The Digital Pit Box allows racers to monitor fuel consumption, and it causes cars to slow down when it estimates they are low on fuel. It even invokes a penalty if your NASCAR slot car racing vehicle enters pit row too fast! Tags: NasCar Slot Car Racing

Model Slot Car Racing Lets You Be The Next Champ

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:31:26 -0700

The hand controllers and the transformer complete the model slot car racing set. The transformer is powered by regular strength household alternating current (AC). The unit converts the house AC to a smaller direct current (DC) for the cars. The transformer is wired to the track so that it powers the slots. The transformer on a model slot car racing track also has an electrical connection for each slot in the track. This enables the racers to pull the triggers on t... Tags: Model Slot Car Racing