All the gear but no idea…
In this post we invite our member Alan Wilkinson to explain the mystery of slot car gearing. Part 1 – The very basics I’ll keep this section short… Slot cars … Continue Reading All the gear but no idea…
On board TransAm
Ever wondered how a typical race night unfolds? Well the mystery is over! We was able to finally put together video of the August 2019 TransAm round. Watch all six … Continue Reading On board TransAm
Dreaming of a man cave
A room for men to do as they please. But does every home need one? Often referred to as ‘the last bastion of masculinity’ a man cave seems the perfect … Continue Reading Dreaming of a man cave
UK Slot Car Festival 2018
The UK Slot Car Festival opened its doors on the 19th – 20th May this year at the British Motor Museum, in Gaydon, for Europe’s biggest (and best) slot car … Continue Reading UK Slot Car Festival 2018
What the driver sees
In this post we watch a race from the ‘driver’s point of view’ as our modified slot car participates in a GT heat. The need for speed Television plays a … Continue Reading What the driver sees
Exploring swap meets
In this post we explore an exciting aspect of slot car racing away from the track – swap meets. Swap meets are often seen as an opportunity for traders to … Continue Reading Exploring swap meets
Right tool, for the right job!
Tool box essentials Behind every successful racer is a team of mechanics and forget blaming the tools – just get the right ones. Of course you won’t have a team … Continue Reading Right tool, for the right job!
Getting to grips with Urethane tyres
Understanding Urethane It’s the main part of the slot car that delivers the power out on track… the tyres! In terms of slot car tyre selection there are four choices … Continue Reading Getting to grips with Urethane tyres
Taking a closer look
Slot cars, much like real racing cars, are designed to be maintained and set-up ready for racing. In this post we strip the Slot.it Opel Calibra back to its chassis … Continue Reading Taking a closer look
Back to basics
If you’re new to slot car racing welcome to our world. But where do you start? In this post we explore the basics of slot car racing. What is slot car … Continue Reading Back to basics
Welcome
Follow our blog My name is Michael and together with the members at the London Scalextric Club we invite you to follow our blog. Join us here as we feature … Continue Reading Welcome
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