Remote control slot cars are not only toys for children but they are a popular form of model car racing both at home and in professional competitions.
Carrera (from a Spanish word for "racing") has been around since 1963 when they produced their first 1:32 scale racetrack. Learn more about this leader in the slot car racing hobby.
They bear a resemblance to both radio controlled vehicles and model railroad trains. Learn what slot cars are and how they work.
From 1:24 scale to tiny HO scale, there is a size of slot car to fit all needs.
There are a few track designing programs that are very helpful when it comes to designing your own track layouts.
About.com Miniatures breaks slot cars down into scales for competition, home racing, and children, and describes track scales for each category.
This is a series of detailed FAQs on slot cars and slot racing at www.slotcar.com.
This Wikipedia entry for slot car details how they work and goes into the history of slot cars. It shows pictures of types of controllers over the years.
Learn how digital slot car racing differs from conventional slot cars.
This article discusses slot car scales by showing typical track layouts in different scales or sizes.
ScaleModelersHandbook.com discusses size and realism and includes a video of slot car racing.
