A slot car is a powered miniature vehicle that is guided by a groove or slot in the track on which it runs. A pin or blade extends from the bottom of the car into the slot. Though some slot cars are used to model highway traffic on scenic layouts, the great majority are used in the competitive hobby of slot car racing or slot racing.
Slot car racing is a hobby about the excitement of playing and actually racing miniature electric-powered replicas of full-size cars on track layouts with “grooves” or “slots”. There are many benefits to slot car racing: The participants quickly develop an enhanced sense of hand-eye coordination; enjoy an interactive activity with enthusiasts of both sexes and all ages; and learn sportsmanship at its highest levels.
If you’re just beginning your foray into this hobby, you might enjoy a slot car kit, which has everything you’ll need to start racing slot cars.
If you’re already a slot car hobbyist, check out the cars and parts available at HobbyWarehouse.com! They carry the complete lines of AFX, SCX, Carrera andNinco slot cars. Store your slot cars and controllers in a Slot Car Tote. The tote carries four 1:32 scale slot cars and two controllers safely and securely.
Learn all about slot cars and the history of the hobby at www.slotcar.com.
