Slot Car Clubs Every slot car racing event is organized in a unique way. Slot car clubs and associations are the ones who often organize these events. The elements listed below are the most common ones that racers use to prepare for slot car races. Individual Preparation The race winners seem to always be the […]
The Joys And Perils Of Driving Abroad Everyone likes going on vacation at some point. If you can bring your car with you, your time away will be more enjoyable. With your own car, you can stay far away from the well-worn tourist path and go where the locals go. However, if you are going […]
Drag Racing Jeopardizes Road Safety There will always be some people who enjoy driving their cars on open road to see how fast they can go. Consequently, this desire for speed has let to many unofficial “drag races” on public streets and roads. Many drag racers justify their actions by claiming that they only race […]
What Makes The Perfect Car? It is really pointless to have a debate about the best car in the world before we decide what “the perfect car” really means. Does “perfect” mean the car that goes the fastest? Maybe it refers to the one that looks best. Or, could it be the one that lasts the […]
The Slot Car Track Without the slot car track, all slot cars are nothing more than beautiful recreation of the actual model of cars on the road. The track is what makes a slot car a slot car. It clearly defines these tiny vehicles. The ‘slot’ in the name refers to the groves or channels […]
HO Slot Cars & Traditional Slot Cars Do you know the difference between HO slot cars, and traditional ones? Slot cars are powered small vehicles guided by a slot or groove set in the tracks they run on. A pin or blade on the bottom of traditional models keep car in the slot. To make […]
Slot Car Maintenance We’re sure you’ve heard the cliché that goes, “Don’t fix it if it is not yet broken”. However, this cliché may not hold true all the time. The case of slot cars are a good example. Just like life-size automobiles, time will inevitably take its toll. Your cars will not necessarily break […]
Slot Car Track Layout One of the most important aspects of slot car racing is the slot car track layout. For most enthusiasts, the main objective of the hobby is to race, collect amazing cars, and enhance on-track performance. However, there are plenty of enthusiasts who enjoy building an elaborate slot car track layout that […]
Slot Car Tacks Slot car racing is a competitive hobby in which enthusiasts race miniature version of real race cars. These model cars use slots or grooves to stay on the track as they race against each other. This hobby (many would also call it a sport) plays out in many locations, including home tracks […]
Did you know that toys for kids can also be highly effective learning tools? Toys allow parents to effectively combine fun with learning. Everyone knows kids love to play. In fact, sometimes playing is all they care about. Consequently, parents have to be creative when they attempt to transform kids’ playing into learning. If you […]