| Scalextric - The Slot Car Originators |
| Slot car racing is a hobby that is timeless, and when you hear the words, one name stands above all else: Scalextric. Scalextric was established in 1952 from the Scalex brand of Minimodels Ltd., which was powered by a clockwork system. What this means is that it used a series of gears to mechanically power each car. They essentially took the words Scalex and electric, and merged them to form Scalextric. |
| How to Service the RX Motor in Your Scalextric Car |
| The earlier Scalextric cars produced in the 1960s were manufactured with open frame motors the most common of which is known as the RX motor. This motor was also manufactured to many of the Hornby locomotives of the time. |
| 7 Steps to Improve the Track Performance of Your Classic Scalextric Car |
| The earlier Scalextric cars from the 1970s and 1980s are great models but can seem slow and difficult to race by the standards set by up to date Scalextric cars. Luckily these classic Scalextric cars can be upgraded to greatly improve their track performance making them competitive on the track while not removing any of the enjoyment and skill required for the earlier Scalextric cars. |
