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Eight might even be pushing it for the more technical demands of an advanced Scalextric set. The good news is that standard track pieces are universal, so the majority of a GO!!! Take it apart only when you want to add to or modify the layout. Slot cars make a great alternative to video games because they tap into similar skill sets—hand-eye coordination, risk-reward thinking, competition, manual dexterity—yet remain physical, i. And yes, like Carrera, standard track is compatible between digital and analog; only lane-changing elements are exclusive to digital setups. You can also log your track pieces and accessories and use the app to explore possible layout designs. Where will you put your track? We carry two high quality slot car brands: Carrera, which tends to appeal to younger racers, and Scalextric Sport, which attracts an older audience and enthusiasts. Upgrading an analog set will require a new power base, transformer, and some lane-changing track, but the cars are not hooked into one or the other exclusively. There are numerous options for curves, from lazy wide turns to harrowing hairpins, crossovers and side-swipes, letting you add a ton of variety and challenge to your set. There are several cool additions to mix things up. You can do the opposite, too: a digital car will work on an analog set, should the need arise. Your controller adjusts the current sent to the track lane, which speeds up and slows down the car in that particular lane. Digital cars, for instance, are about double the cost of analog. The track selector wheel demonstrates the range of curves available. How old are your racers? Analog cars will run on a digital set with a few button presses on the power base. Digital sets have crossover sections that allow you to switch from lane to lane for passing, blocking, and overtaking. There is even a dedicated community of Scalextric racing hobbyists, who conduct full-on tournament racing with rules and regulations. Sets and accessories are modestly priced, too. Stepping up to the Advanced Six-Car Power Base brings a ton of features, like the ability to program various racing modes, set speed caps on individual cars, set cars to reduce speed or even pause in the event that one racer jumps the track, and so on. Lane changes are done by holding a button on the controller before reaching a special crossover track. For the most part, a child younger than 8 simply lacks the dexterity and coordination to grasp the finer points of adjusting speed to stay on track, and may not have the patience to put in the necessary practice. Even the smallest tracks are several feet across. If there were no skill involved, you would get bored pretty quickly.

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You need a good deal of skill and finesse to navigate the track, especially around turns, and practice is absolutely necessary. These tracks also support more cars, so that three or four with some sets, up to six people can race at the same time. One of the nice things about Scalextric is that the transition between analog and digital is pretty smooth. Turning on fuel consumption, tire wear, or car damage, means that you have to keep an eye on the condition of your car and make a stop in the pits when necessary—or risk disqualification. With an analog set—the sort that has been around for half a century—you can only race as many cars as you have lanes. Scalextric makes a wide range of track pieces to customize your layout. They will hop out of the slot and skitter away. For the Digital line, Carrera makes crossover tracks red or green on the MarioKart set rather than black so you can identify them easily. Both Carrera and Scalextric offer analog and digital formats. Carrera Carrera has two product lines: GO!!! Carrera has two product lines: GO!!! However, if this is the first track, starting with a digital set can be a good investment, because upgrading from analog to digital requires a bunch of new equipment, including a new powerbase, new cars, and some lane-changing track. Most digital sets from Scalextric come with a power base that supports up to four cars, and can do a few neat tricks like set the cars to run either clockwise or counterclockwise. Ideally, a child should be eight or older, and certainly no younger than six or seven. The three-dimensional, hands-on, physicality of slot racing is great, but this does mean that you need space to dedicate to your layout. Your best option is to set up the track in a place where it can be left out, ideally on a table or platform of some sort. Pulling track pieces apart is usually a little tougher than clipping them together, and can require a good deal of force. Scalextric Our Scalextric sets are the better choice for hobbyists. Digital is more advanced, and pricier. Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device opposite the power base and use the free iOS or Android application to create and control races, track your statistics, manage and share your collection, and more. Scalextric Digital One of the nice things about Scalextric is that the transition between analog and digital is pretty smooth. As you play, the app monitors just about anything you can think of, from lap times and lap counts, to speed and penalties. With a digital setup, the controller is programmed to control the car itself. The tracks are designed to be assembled and disassembled without too much effort, but only infrequently. Carrera GO!!! After the race, you get analytic breakdowns of your speed, start reaction times, fuel use, and so on, which you can post to Twitter or Facebook. Both are scale, so a little on the smaller side. It's not a good idea to set up the track, race a few laps, and then pack it away again. I do not recommend slot-car racing for very young children. Premium ARC race control system. Digital Digital is more advanced, and pricier. A Note on Track Scalextric makes a wide range of track pieces to customize your layout. Some of the unique pieces that are available include starter grids, crossovers for making figure-eights, side-swipes for bumping other racers, and single-lane tracks to run alongside pit lanes. Repeated assembly and disassembly will also eventually wear and loosen the connectors, when what you want is a snug fit. There are borders and guardrails that clip along the side of just about any piece of track to help prevent you from jumping the track. You can find lots of support at scalextric. Straight tracks come in a number of lengths and formats. Our Scalextric sets are the better choice for hobbyists. Skip to main content. How often will you be racing? Digital vs. Because the track is flexible, you can give some height to your layouts with elevation supports, banked curve supports, and elevated crossovers.