Scalextric
Scalextric is a British car racing track manufacturer. The brand is part of the Hornby group of companies. Scalextric has been building car racing tracks since the 1950s and is considered the world's first manufacturer. Distribution in Germany is carried out by the Simba-Dickie-Group .
SCX
Scalextric should not be confused with the Spanish manufacturer SCX , which was a former subsidiary of Scalextric, but now belongs to Technitoys Juguetes S.A. Therefore, SCX is sold in Spain under the Scalextric brand; Scalextric, on the other hand, is offered there under the name Superslot .
Rail systems
As a system manufacturer, Scalextric also offers its own rail systems in addition to its largest competitors Carrera and Ninco .
Scalextric initially offered a rail system in which the rails were connected by means of metal clips made of spring steel. Later came the Scalextric Classic System. Even then there was an adapter piece to connect. The "Scalextric Classic" system (from 1959 to 1963 made of rubber , known as "Plexi-Track", since 1963 made of polyethylene ) was replaced by the "Scalextric Sport" system a few years ago. The dimensions are comparable. As with the change to Classic, the old and the new system can be combined with one another with an adapter piece. The SCX rail system is compatible with the Scalextric system.
The slot spacing is 78 mm. Four different radii enable an eight-lane expansion, for which suitable edge strips are also available.
Scalextric also offers figures and pit stop stands especially for the 1:32 scale to decorate the track.
Race Management
Scalextric offers the so-called Race Management System for its racetrack, which is connected to the PC and, in addition to timekeeping, also includes functions such as pit lane, qualifying, championship, etc. It is designed for six-lane racing.
Challenger
For slot car drivers who play mostly alone and therefore without opponents, Scalextric has brought the so-called Challenger system onto the market. This is an outwardly normal slot car, but the inside is full of electronics. This vehicle learns each individually constructed route by driving slowly through it twice. It then stops in front of the start lights supplied and, after the start, drives the route at its own maximum speed. Slower in corners, faster on straights.
