Scalextric Slot Cars & Sets
Scalextric
Scalextric is a track-based slot car racing system first invented by Fred Francisin 1956 in Hampshire, England.
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Scalextric was unveiled at the Harrogate Toy Fair in 1957 to immediate acclaim. It appealed to both adults and children, combining speed, competition and the glamour of full size motor racing. Today, it still does - Scalextric is for all ages.
After nearly half a century on a proven concept, Scalextric updated to a digital driving system that allows lane changes, overtaking, and live lap times. Add that to incredible scale realism and a huge array of cars available (and full backwards compatibility with older models), and it’s no wonder the brand Scalextric has become the best, most famous and long-lived slot car racing company of all time.
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Scalextric caters to everyone from kids to dedicated scale racers. Starter sets are perfect for families and first-time slot car racers — they include everything needed: track, controllers, power supply and two cars. Intermediate racers can expand with additional track pieces, crossovers and lap counters to build more ambitious layouts. Serious enthusiasts dive into the Sport and Digital ranges, which allow multiple cars per lane, lane-changing and full race management. Consider how much space you have before committing to a big layout.
Scalextric has been the household name in slot car racing since the 1950s, and it remains the benchmark for quality and range. Cars are beautifully detailed 1:32 scale replicas with officially licensed liveries, including V8 Supercars and Holden models that Australian collectors love. The track system is robust, expandable and backwards-compatible across decades of sets. Whether you want casual family fun on a simple oval or a dedicated race room with lap timing and pit lanes, Scalextric scales with your ambition and skill level.
Yes — we stock a strong Scalextric range in our Australian warehouse, including complete race sets, individual slot cars, extra track pieces, controllers, power supplies and upgrade accessories. Australian fans will be pleased to find V8 Supercars and Holden-liveried cars well represented, reflecting the local licensing deals Scalextric has in place. Buying locally means fast delivery across Australia and avoids the heavy shipping costs that come with importing bulky track sets from overseas. Spare parts for older sets are also stocked where available.
The V8 Supercars range is a clear favourite with Australian buyers, with Holden Commodore and Ford Mustang Supercar liveries in constant demand. Classic Holden road cars and historic Australian touring car liveries also pull strong sales. Beyond the local content, Formula 1 cars, Le Mans prototypes and the James Bond-themed DB5 are evergreen sellers. Starter sets featuring popular modern touring cars remain the most common entry point, with families and first-time collectors making up a big share of the market.