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Race Track Lab

Published by JasonB on Apr 26, 2026

Race Track Lab is a free browser based slot track designer.

Being web based, Race Track Lab requires no download or installation, and can be used on any device; desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. It supports Scalextric (SCX), Ninco, Carrera, Policar, and Scaleauto tracks, with Scalextric (UK), 1/43, and HO to come.

The system provides real-scale measurements, multi-lane layouts, inventory management and a community circuit library.

I’ve checked out Race Track Lab myself, and it seems well designed, intuitive, and simple to use.

Race Track Lab

Happy Birthday!

Published by JasonB on Apr 21, 2026

SlotRacer.Online is seven years old today.

Thanks for joining us, and welcome to the party. Here’s to many more years of enjoying our hobby. Cheers.

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Published by JasonB on Mar 3, 2026

Posters for Weevil's swapmeet, NSCC swapmeet, and the UK Slot Car Festival

Worthing HO

Published by JasonB on Mar 3, 2026

HO Nascar racing at Worthing HO
  • HO Nascar Full Report Worthing HO Racing were back at the barn for the first HO Nascar race of the year. They were also celebrating the club’s 16th birthday. Of course there was cake, lots of it; and though the cake was good, the racing was even better…

Hornby sell Scalextric

Published by JasonB on Feb 28, 2026

From Hornby Hobbies…

Hornby Hobbies Agrees Sale of Scalextric in £20m Deal
 
27 February 2026 – Hornby Hobbies Limited has agreed the sale of 100% of the Scalextric brand, including its intellectual property and associated assets, toScalextric Motorsports Ltd for total consideration of £20.0 million. £8.5 million of the total consideration is payable in cash upfront, with the remaining £11.5m deferred and payable out of free-cash flow. Completion of the sale is conditional upon certain consents, with completion expected to occur in early March.
 
Scalextric Motorsports Ltd has been established by Mark Brown, Chairman of Purbeck Capital Partners, to be the holding company of the brand in the future.  Mark brings extensive experience in brand growth, capital allocation and operational execution. As part of the transaction, Mark has agreed to an ongoing role helping Hornby on its wider strategic transformation.
 
Under the terms of the agreement, Scalextric’s operations will continue to be supported within Hornby’s existing infrastructure. Hornby will manage the brand as agent, ensuring operational continuity while enabling Scalextric Motorsports Ltd to focus on accelerating the brand’s next phase of growth.

You can read the full statement on the forum

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On This Day in History…

29-04-1929Mont Carlo track plan

Monte Carlo

Circuit de Monaco was officially opened on this day in 1929. It is commonly, and even officially referred to as "Monte Carlo", as it is based largely on the streets of that famous district. The idea for a Grand Prix race around the city came from Antony Noghès, the president of the Monegasque motor club, and close friend of the ruling Grimaldi family.

Monte Carlo track plan

Monte Carlo posters

29-04-1951Dale Earnhardt, an American driver, was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina
01-05-1924German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture (later merge into Mercedes-Benz)
01-05-1966Syracuse programme cover
01-05-1967Policar Ferrari 412P Policar Ferrari 412P Policar Ferrari 412P

Policar Ferrari 412P - Spa 1967 - Willy Mairesse and Jean 'Beurlys' Braton

The Ferrari 412P was the customer version of the 1966 330 P3, with the Ecurie Francorchamps featuring a 330 P3 spec chassis and four-litre V12 engine. The 1967 Spa 1000 Kms was most notable for the winning Mirage M1 driven by Jacky Ickx and Dick Thompson. The Ecurie Francorchamps 412P qualified fourth, just behind the works P4, but an accident in the wet ended the race for the Belgians.

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01-05-1994Three-time World Formula 1 Drivers champion Ayrton Senna is killed in a crash whilst leading the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in Italy
01-05-2011Donington Park programme cover

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Track Planner

Published by JasonB on Jan 10, 2026

Screenshot of a routed track plan being editited in Track Planner