Hey guys,

Unboxed some childhood toys. Got a Scalextric C1253 track set, but no cars.

Any guidance for a newbie here on what cars I can buy that will work on this?

https://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/scale...ce_set.htm

By popular request SRC has reactivated their Peugeot 205 T16 moulds.
This resulted in the blue Peugeot 205 T16 EVO1 Chrono Gauloises Test Car.
It is a Chrono version of the French Group B car, which means it is intended for competition use.
The car weighs only 79.1 grams, because mud flaps and the roll cage have been omitted.
That is about 10 grams less than the more detailed Original version.
The inliner 17000 rpm 230 grcm M3/N motor drives the sprung rear axle. The sprung front axle is driven by pulleys and a belt.
Naturally, it has also a sprung guide.
You can apply decals of starting numbers and rally plates yourself as desired.
The same applies to the roof antenna and the lamp pod with lamp lenses.

https://src.es/en/products/peugeot-205-t...car-chrono

On the circuit, the soft PAT Max100 tires bite into the road surface.
In combination with the high-quality components used in the four-wheel drive system, the Peugeot remains easily controllable even in the most extreme conditions.
My two SRC Chrono Porsches 914/6 were no match for the Peugeot. The Gauloises Peugeot was about 9% faster than both rear-wheel drive Porsches.
In summary, the new version of the 205 T16 is a very fast and winning car.


Here are a few pictures of the blue Peugeot:

       

       

Another fun evening of racing was had by 8-racers at the Riverhampton Grand Prix Raceway.

After about an hour of casual practise time. The usual slot car delicacy, hot pizza, was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. 

The track is called the Riverhampton because the host lives near the Don river in Toronto.

   

Up first were the 50's/60's Boulevard Cruisers. An all scratch built class. 14k slow motors. Not your typical RTR slot car.

   
   

Then came another one of our favourite oldie classes. Pre-war streamliners. Another scratch-built class. Anything before 1939. 14k slim line slow motors only. Any gearing.

   
   

Up next were the 60's 1.5L GP cars. Once again most of these are scratch built cars. The chassis are made of brass, or aluminum, or popsicle sticks, etc.

   
   

The last class we raced was the RevoSlot GT class. Box-stock cars with urethane tires.

   
   

I'll work on some play-by-play action for the next race. I'm still not used to taking pics let alone race results.

Everyone had a blast! We put friendship first, racing is secondary.

Thank you very kindly for looking.
Ken

   

It's not long to wait for a second Slot Rally club night - the WHO Autumn Stages

We're still awaiting final confirmation from the council's road department, but we are looking to run Friston Forest, Jupp's Farm, Titnore Lane (with or without roadworks) and the Ford Ice Rink. Sea Lane waits in reserve.

Doors open at 6.30pm and groups will rotate around the stages as we did last time. Entry is £3 (£2 under-16s) with club cars and controllers available.

All the details - including car build regulations - can be found here: https://slotracer.online/community/showt...p?tid=3870

A report from our first event in May is here: https://slotracer.online/community/showt...p?tid=4345

I know this is a shot in the dark.

I'd like a 2000-livery Focus in my collection.  I've trawled the 'net and can't find a source of 1/32 decals.  The UK reference is 60500 for the no.5 Colin McRae version, or 60580 for the no.6 Carlos Sainz version - which came with a aux.lamp pod attached.  If you want an image, there are plenty on Google if you search SCX60500 or SCX60580.

I would settle for just a bodyshell, and if the Sainz/no.6 I wouldn't bother if the lamp pod is missing.

Thanks in anticipation

Racing on Paris streets!  

SCR
Slot Car Republic

Ninco 20 cm. single lane track rail, 3D printed, with sensitive magnet attraction metal contacts. Rails may have signs of mechanical processing that were necessary to refine the printed product, strengthen it and improve their joints for a perfect connection without any need to push hard. Race floor is rough.

   

We still have plenty of WHO Digital action to look forward to in 2024, but it is also time to plan for next season. The 2025 WHO Digital Guide has just been publish and can be downloaded here

The guide includes almost everything you need to know to race at our WHO digital events in 2025. For racers new to Scalextric digital racing, we do require you to complete at least one - and ideally two - of the Nascar & Legends Wednesdays before progressing to our other events. This makes sure your digital learning curve is as smooth as possible and ensures everyone has maximum fun.

Here's a summary of next season...

• The popular Nascar & Pioneer Legends Wednesdays feature in January, February, July and August. These remain fantastic fun and are the perfect introduction to our Scalextric digital racing. All equipment is provided and there are also championship points to be won!
  
• The WHO Digital GT Championship sees six GT teams compete for two-hours at Wednesday evening events in March, April and May - with a four-hour climax to the championship in June. Our six team captains provide cars for the championship, although you can run your own GT models in June’s warm-up pairs race.
  
• The WHO Goodwood Revival is back in September. All six Goodwood classes are now squeezed into the day. The team and pairs races come first on the timetable, with the individual races in the afternoon. This is, without doubt, the most nerdy event of the year - and we make no apologies for that!
  
• The WHO Birkett Relay gets a third running the following month - now as a six hour endurance race. Like the real event, every team runs six different classes of cars for an hour each. There are prizes for the overall ‘scratch race’ winners and the winners of the ‘handicap race’.
  
• The season ends with two Tin-Top Saturdays in November and December. These will feature a three-race BTCC competition, a Group A team race, a Carrera Classic Nascar class, plus the Muscle Car Mondiale heats and feature format.
  
• There’s also a return for the Wednesday night test session in August to help prepare your cars for the autumn Saturdays.
  

One rule change to note is that any standard-depth guide may now be used on GT cars, fitted with a suitable adapter (eg Pendle, Andi Rowland, Johhny's Workshop etc).

As Ryan is now studying up in London, we are looking at creating a Silver-Silver pairing for the GT Championship, which Ryan could join if he's in town. However, he has earned the accolade of Gold driver, so will keep that designation for 2025.

Planning ahead even further, Legends will take a break in 2026, with Scalextric & Pioneer 60s-70s Trans-Am / American Muscle cars returning to the Wednesday evening pairs race slot. This will leave just European models for the MCM Tin-Top Saturday format in a rebranded 'Euro Saloons' class.

Of course, if you have any questions, just ask.