It may have started as a humble circuit of rubber strips, but that wouldn't stop Scalextric becoming a thing of dreams. For generations, millions of children have routinely spread themselves onto the ...

I've been a tech journalist for almost 25 years and started Pocket-lint in 2003. Over the years I've questioned or interviewed leading tech industry figures from Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer, Mark ...

A team of model makers spent hundreds of hours recreating the iconic British Grand Prix Silverstone circuit – out of Scalextric. The 25 meters (82.02 feets) (82.02 feet s) (82.02 feet) long detailed ...

Scalextric continues to produce motorbikes, too, although the quest to make them lean while cornering remains a work in progress. "It's a big sticking point," says Hornby chairman Frank Martin, "but ...

“Get ready for some fast and furious racing action! Scalextric Sport Digital brings the fresh excitement of overtaking to this world famous racing game and allows up to six cars to race on the same ...

QUESTION Who invented Scalextric? Was it the first electric race car set? In 1912, New York toymaker Lionel Co. launched the first electric slot car racing set, featuring heavy tinplate cars, ...

Here at Stuff we love nothing more than the smell of petrol stinging our nostrils, the roar of engines causing premature deafness, all those gorgeous grid girls that hang out with the drivers at each ...

Two impressive new sets, tools for four iconic cars and a raft of new racing models mean there is something for everyone in Scalextric’s new spring 2024 range. The 1989 Batmobile, one of the most ...

From Formula 1 cars to legendary movie vehicles, Scalextric’s new collection offers something for every racing enthusiast and collector. Scalextric has announced the launch of its latest range, ...

The model slot car is a miniature version of the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS200, with the full size version of the car, which has again been covered in Essex Police livery Scalextric has created a toy ...

Sam – an ex-science teacher – uses his physics degree and five years of experience at Which? to test everything from beard trimmers to electric bikes and trampolines. Whether you're after a fun race ...

A warehouse operator has told how he splashed out £10,000 building a huge 165 foot Scalextric track over six years in his front room. Tony Sivyer, 53, built a 12 feet by 8 feet layout from scratch at ...