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 ...

From high-octane thrills inspired by the Fast & Furious franchise to nostalgic nods to classic TV and motorsport, Scalextric says the new lineup has something for everyone. World-renowned slot racing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Andy Robertson (@GeekDadGamer) is a freelance journalist specialising on the intersection of games, technology and families for national newspapers and broadcasters ...

Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo has tapped into his creative side and channeled his inner-child, by making the ultimate racing track using Scalextric pieces. Ricciardo was home in Perth for the ...

That classic kids’ (and adults’) toy Scalextric has had a makeover with the new Scalextric Digital range, which uses digital technology to allow four cars to race at any one time, as well as lane ...

“Get ready for some fast and furious racing action! Scalextric Sport Digital brings the fresh excitement of overtaking to this world famous racing game and allows up to six cars to race on the same ...

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, ...