[KensRedZed]

After all. Everyone knows you need to race two curtains against each other. Right? 

[Kevan]

After all. Everyone knows you need to race two curtains against each other. Right? 

 

NSR vs Carrera...can't see how Carrera won this, it's a one make kind of car whereas NSR parts are found right across a whole range of other makes, including Carrera's that get used as donors.

Winners of matches aren't decided on their standing in a game, if it's one v one it should be comparing a range of attributes, including what they're actually designed for...i.e. driving/racing and Carrera are in the relegation zone for that.

[Scott]

Great to see the comments and glad you're enjoying the tournament.

We've reached the Quarter Final stage. 'Matches' to be published on Friday evening (from 19:00 UK time).

Link to listening and viewing options.

[Kevan]

German oompah should be over this time... but wait...is that another brown envelope I spy!

Scalextric should walk this one but the other two matches are going to take some discussion.

[Scott]

is that another brown envelope I spy

The only brown envelope I've had recently was the road tax reminder.

[Scott]

Links: Talking Utter Slot Podcast and YouTube

Now we know who will meet who in the Semi-Finals of the 2024 World Cup of Slot:

Slot.it/Policar vs SCX and Scalextric vs Sideways.

Italy, France, Britain and Spain all still represented, but who will go forward? Who do you fancy for the win?
Semi-Finals will be 'played' and posted soon.

[Kevan]

German oompah is out!!!

[JasonB]

Slot.it/Policar v Scalextric in the final then.

I still can't believe that Scaleauto got knocked out in the first round. I can only guess that little consideration is given to manufacturers that actually make that essential component, the track. I think that's the only decision I'd argue over.

[Mr.M]

I agree.

Firms that don't make track are "bit part" players to me.

[Kevan]

Cars are the most essential...track can be made and in most instances is much better than plastic track.

The different discussions have been mostly interesting and entertaining

I wasn't happy that 'on track performance' was mentioned this time round but brushed off in round 1 - NSR vs Carrera

Anyway...it'd be interesting to see a World Cup of Slot to become an annual event, as new products arrive these 'matches' could be different next year.