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Slot cars are a powered miniature vehicle that is guided by a slot in a track. Most slot car layouts are used in the competitive hobby of slot car racing. Slot cars are usually small models of actual vehicles, though some have bodies purpose-designed for miniature racing.
Drivers generally use a hand-held controller. Each car runs on a separate lane. The challenge in racing slot cars comes in taking curves and other obstacles at the highest speed that will not cause the car to lose its grip and spin sideways.
Some enthusiasts, much as in model railroading, build elaborate tracks, sculpted to have the appearance of a real-life race course. These courses include miniature buildings, trees and people. Hobbyists whose main goal is competition often prefer a track unobstructed by scenery.
Time Machine Hobby carries products from two different manufacturers: Carrera and Scalextric. Carrera comes in 1:24 scale, 1:32 scale, and 1:43 scale. Scalextric comes in 1:32 scale.
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