Anyone know anything about slot cars?

[Riprorin]

I want to get a slot car race track for the kids. I'm looking at a set that's battery powered. Is that okay or should I get one with an electrified track? Kids are 5 and 8.

Thanks.

 

[Aceman]

Go electric. Here is the best price on the racing kits you'll find!

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[piku]

I know their as fun as heck if they work right! 😀

 

[Kelvrick]

I got in on that F-1 mclaren and ferrari set from KB-toys. They flew off the track a lot if you took the turns too fast. Get one that prevents them from falling off.

That, plus my dirty dorm room often clogged the car brushes.

 

[JC]

Powered track is the only way to go, batteries suck. It's still low-voltage (<20v typically) so it prolly won't fry your kids....and they won't be coming back for fresh batteries all the time!

 

[amdskip]

I actually like the shocking sensation of the track:Q

 

[piku]

<< They flew off the track a lot if you took the turns too fast. Get one that prevents them from falling off. >>


I thought that was the whole point?

 

[Brutuskend]

I'm into them, but I race the BIG ones (at a local track)
I also ran into some guys that have a private track that race "scratch built" cars. You take a model car and use just the body then design and build a frame etc..(out of brass) It's a KICK!