[Zippideedooda]

Having started with Scalextric Classic track back in 2002, then buying Ninco track in 2005, and now owning Scalextric Sport track, can anyone tell me why Scalextric went with such a slippery surface for Sport track?  I never had to buy tires for brand new cars with classic or ninco track, but it seems if I want to race hard yet stay on the track, I need a set of silicones on the rear of my cars now.
Even the new Policar track has some surface texture in it to give the tires some grip.