Take a look at the racing world in miniature at "Pfannapolis Motor Speedway," a 1/32 scale slot car circuit created by RACER founder and CEO Paul Pfanner in Laguna Beach, Calif. Construction began in 2002 and development is ongoing. After 52 years of cruel abuse and a confused existence in...

The cars might be American Classics,with a 1969-spec Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Boss Mustang going head-to-head in a reprise of Trans-Am's pony car wars, but the ARC ONE technology in Scalextric's ready-to-race set is cutting edge.Scalextric ARC (App Race Control) is a revolutionary slot car system that allows users to...

Whether you're new to slot car car racing or an old hand, it's likely that at some point you will feel the urge to upgrade your equipment in search of a boost in performance. That is, after all, what competition is all about. If you have an old, dated track...

"Painting Coconuts," a short film by Audi Canada, goes behind the scenes of the Audi quattro Experience - a one-of-a-kind interactive installation that put participants in the driver's seat of a custom-made 1/32 scale Audi A4 to test their on-track skills using the world's first iPad-enabled slot car controller.Captured through...

Slot car racing might not be auto racing (although it legitimately counts as "motor" racing!) but technology is making it more of a realistic recreation of the real thing than ever, even before you see the remarkable detail of modern slot cars themselves.With Carrera AppConnect, you will be able to...

Now that the F1 season is over it's time for Lewis Hamilton's real challenge – the "#R1F1 Grand Prix" slot car battle with BBC-TV's Nick Grimshaw.More about slot car racing...Carrera takes slot car racing realism to the next levelScalextric integrates smart phones and slot carsSlot.It delivers miniature marvelsTrackside with Bobby...

Whether you are an experienced slot car racing enthusiast or just getting interested in the hobby, access to the latest and greatest cars, tracks and ancilliary equipment is only half the fun (and challenge) of setting up and maintaining your model raceway. The dizzying array of types, scales and price...

While slot car racing's level of realism and performance options are being dramatically enhanced by developments in the realm of digital electronics by the likes of industry leaders Carrera and Scalextric, the time-honored art of providing realism in the cars remains a primary objective for many, and Italy's Slot.It delivers...

Slot car racing has always been a great way to get youngsters interested in motorsports – and for their parents to indulge their racing dreams, especially over the long winter months. But the digital revolution that has changed the way we work, play and communicate continues to take slot cars...

Earlier this week we related how the Pirelli World Challenge is integrating iPads into its tech process, and the tablet computing is now poised to revolutionize the world of slot car racing, too.The Scalextric ARC ONE – the latest system from the British slot car manufacturer that has been renowned...