Let’s face it. In the hypercompetitive world that is Formula 1 racing, even the most skilled drivers stand a snowball’s chance in hell of getting a seat. In that rarefied air, it takes not only talent ...

Available now, the new Scalextric range includes everything from vintage legends to state-of-the-art machines. Scalextric has unveiled its latest collection of slot cars, featuring a spectacular array ...

Many people of a certain vintage will have fond memories of playing with Scalextric, pulling a trigger and seeing your slot car fly around, or all-too-often off, the track. But disappointingly, the ...

Scalextric ARC AIR app expands game-play and adds wireless vibrating controllers. Slot car racing is seeing something of a resurgence with new innovations like Anki Overdrive and remote control ...

Scalextric-style slot cars that can be controlled with your brain — going faster the harder you concentrate — were demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show. Attendees at the technology event — ...

QUESTION Who invented Scalextric? Was it the first electric race car set? In 1912, New York toymaker Lionel Co. launched the first electric slot car racing set, featuring heavy tinplate cars, ...

Scalextric slot car racing has been around for ages, but like so many other toys these days it has had to adapt its business model to keep going. Gone are the days when all they needed to do to garner ...

Once a favorite for the living room or kids bedroom floor, Scalextric racing tracks may seem a little dated by today's tablet or robot toy standards. But building a track, slotting in competing cars ...

It’s virtual reality racing! Cult video driving game Need for Speed has been brought to life by developer Electronic Arts (EA) and slot car giant Scalextric – and the result is one of the most ...