Scalextric is the most famous slot car brand in the world, almost everyone anywhere has heard of it.  This company has been producing since 1952 when a company called Minimodels Limited was created.  The brand name Scalextric (Scalex - electric) was unveiled at the annual Harrogate Toy Fair in 1957.  Today Scalextric produces a wide range of slot cars from Formula 1 cars to rally cars.

In 2004 they began to produce 1/18 scale MotoGP bikes due to the growing popularity of the premier motorcycling racing series and since the introduction of 990cc 4-stroke machines in 2001.  2005 now sees the inclusion of bikes from the British Super Bike series (BSB) into the range.

They also produce a wide range of accessories for dressing the slot car track and with the possibility to complete a full replica of a Motor racing circuit.

The most recent development in slot car racing is digital control, which is the most significant update the hobby has seen since it began in the 1960s.  This new system gives the ability to run 6 cars on a two-lane track independently of each other.  The digital base station on the side of the track sends digital signals to the cars giving them instructions.  With the new system you control the speed of the car and when to change lane at change over points on the track.  Each car has a digital decoder within it to process the signals.  Click here for Scalextric ‘Sport Digital’ products.