This is the book that introduced a whole generation to slot car racing, because it was allowed into the school libraries. Written by one of the big names from the 60s in large scale slot car building, racing, and manufacturing, he lends his unique first hand knowledge on 124 scale slot cars for collectors. That said, while slot car racing in the digital age is packed full of useful info, it is missing what i have been looking for. Digital slot cars have changed the face of slot car racing 2. The guide, in turn, is attached to the chassis of the car. Carrera slots 308 b brighton avenue buffalo, minnesota 553 sitemap. Book 1 information technology companies of the united states. Dec 31, 2010 page 1 of 3 slot library posted in slot car history. Driver station with xlr and 3post hookups plus lane reverse switch. In the three short years since schleichers slot car racing. Most enthusiasts use commercially available slot cars.
Slot car racing in the digital age robert schleicher. He has been deeply involved in the hobby for years. These will mostly be from the united states and britain, but i can add the other ones i have from france, italy, spain. Ron qualified and did quite well, setting a new amateur record at 4.
Digital slot car tracks carrera slot car track leb hobbies. Since the topic on finding the braverman book, slot car racing. Dec 02, 2008 tuning, building, kit bashing, selecting, comparing, and configuring slot cars. Team captains have been notified and an extended statement has been issued to address potential questions from. Page 1 of 3 slot library posted in slot car history. I suppose practice makes perfect, or at least near perfect, because slot car racing in the digital age is a winner. Digital 2 cars carrera slot cars racing tracks and sets. Robert schleicher wrote the book on slot car racingliterally. Dave chang is a record producer by day and a slot car racer by night. Home racing world your online home for slot car racing.
Nov 11, 2009 page 1 of 2 slot car racing book posted in slot car history. I started surfing every corner of the internet for inspiration and got a lot thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge. The digital slot car association guidance, governance and. The new digital systems all feature a diagonal slot in a special track section to allow the cars to move from lane 1 to lane 2. In this system, hobbyists race electricpowered cars on wooden or plastic tracks. Fine and mostly great book on the first golden age of slot car racing. The usra is the governing body that sanctions the usra national championships each year. Conventional, or analog slot cars are based on the the traditional slot car racing system. It is even possible for cars to switch lanes because coded digital signals ensure that each car only responds to its own controller. Carrera 30828 porsche 911 gt3 rsr lechner racing carrera race taxi, digital 2 wlights item. Able to accommodate up to six drivers on the same track dueling simultaneously at full speed digital2 accommodates six, digital124 accommodates four. Oval racing world slot car garage scale slot car oval.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The various productions of cars, chassis, bodies and parts are so manifold, that it was nearly impossible to create a complete overview of this era for the collector. It covers many aspects of the hobby including commercial raceways revell, tom thumb in socal, ready to run cars. Scalextric, carrera, ninco, scx and specialist digital systems by chang, dave isbn. Slot car racing also called slotcar racing or slot racing is the competitive hobby of racing with powered miniature autos or other vehicles which are guided by grooves or slots in the track on which they run slot cars are usually models of actual automobiles, though some have bodies purposedesigned for miniature racing. With analog slot cars, enthusiasts are limited to racing one car per lane because the cars motors receive power directly from the track. Jun 24, 2017 daytime race 1 at baksida slotcar race track. While some slot car enthusiasts focus more on the racing aspect of the hobby, modifying their cars for speed and reliability, some take the time to build elaborate tracks complete with landscaping and plenty of other intricate details. The digital slot car association guidance, governance. Changes to our hobbies can be met with great skepticism, and the dose of skepticism heaped on digital slot car racing could bring down a rhinoceros. Half the fun of the hobby is taking apart, tuning, upgrading and reassembling the cars, but until now this has been a black art. Motorbooks mb006 slot car racing in the digital age soft cover book by robert schleicher.
There is a challenger for everyone in this fast, fun and furious slot car racing game from raketspel. Very good photo reproduction and a book any slot car nut will devour in one sitting. Though some slot cars are used to model highway traffic on scenic layouts, the great majority are used in the competitive hobby of slot car racing or slot racing. If you are a 2 slot car fan, racer, or track owner, this is certainly a book to have on the shelf. Digital slot car racing, ferrari racing, italian slot cars, scalextric digital, slot car news, slot car tracks available new in the u. Scalextric arc pro app race control is a revolutionary digital slot car system that allows users to wirelessly create and manage races with a handheld smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
Slot car racing in the digital age by robert schleicher, 9780760332351, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. More manufacturers are in the game, each offering their own system and products, different tracks, issues with compatibility and incompatibility etc. A slot car or slotcar is a powered miniature auto or other vehicle that is guided by a groove or slot in the track on which it runs. Usra united slot racers association usra nats history. Welcome to gt 40 raceway a digital wooden slot car. Slot car racing in the digital age book depository. Apr 09, 2011 scalextric digital system crashes compilation scx. Placing more than one analog slot car on a single track causes each car on the track to respond to the other cars controllers. Range of books, magazines and catalogues for the slotcar and motorsport enthusiasts. Slot car racing sets slot car race track sets leb hobbies.
Books slot cars,slot car racing,slot car track,scalextric. For better or worse, adding a digital chip to a slot car changes several things about the hobby that slot car enthusiasts should consider before deciding whether to stick with analog slot cars or switch to digital 2. Welcome to gt 40 raceway a digital wooden slot car track i have always been fascinated by slot car racing and decided some time ago, that now was the right moment to do something about it. Range of books, magazines and catalogues for the slot car and motorsport enthusiasts. Since the inception of slot car corner in 2006, we have offered a wide selection of slot car tracking wiring products and services including custom driver station fabrication and highquality driver station kits. Digital can run more than two cars on twolane circuits, introducing overtaking and racing tactics to bring slot car racing closer than ever to real motorsports.
The fad sputtered out by the start of the 1970s as amateurs felt squeezed out at races and stayed home in additions to competitions against the radiocontrolled car market. Carreras prox shrugs off that tranquilizing dose like it was koolaid, meeting or exceeding all expectations for this new breed of racing. The book focuses mainly on 2 slot racing, since that is where digital racing is really centered, but there are some ho sections. Still, some enthusiasts continue to prefer analog slot cars. Last week my nephew showed me a book he recently checked out of his local public library. He is the author of the definitive guide to slot car tuning, the slot car handbook crowood 2007. Analog slot cars the difference between analog and. If you ever raced slot cars in the 1960s this book will be a walk down memory lane.
Scalextric introduced digital slot car racing in 2004 when the company launched the scalextric sport digital ssd system, which allows up to four cars to race in a single slot on the track. Differences in track width, slot depth, surface texture and ease of assembly may. Even covered digital slot car racing by describing his digital racing experiences. Official statement due to the global impact of the covid19 virus and the substantial risks associated with proceeding with the 9th edition disca le mans 24 hours, we have taken to the decision to cancel the event, scheduled to take place 45 april 2020. The realistic digital slot car raceway hammacher schlemmer. Slot car grand prix flash race games play free online.
Researched with handson testing and support from manufacturers, distributors, developers and enthusiasts, digital slot car racing is written by dave chang, author of the definitive guide to slot car tuning, the slot car handbook. There are two divisions of slot car classes in the usra, that each have their own national championship event every year. Slot car books cds catalog products professor motor. Most enthusiasts use commercially available slot cars often modified for better performance, others motorize static models, and some scratchbuild, creating their own mechanisms and bodies from basic parts and materials. As its title implies, this book covers the vintage aspects of slot car racing. Read a beginners guide to slot car racing by therman galifianakis available from rakuten kobo. If you need to select a new digital slot car racing system, dave gives a very good overview of all ins and out of the four major players on the market, helping you making the right choice as the investment is relatively high. Page 1 of 2 slot car racing book posted in slot car history. I particularly found the information on various track layout. That said, while slot car racing in the digital age is packed full of useful info, it is missing what i.
Differences in track width, slot depth, surface texture and ease of assembly may determine what slot car race track set is best for you. Slot cars are usually models of actual automobiles, though some have bodies purposedesigned for miniature racing. Conventional vs digital which slot car best suits you 4 essential tips to. Since the topic on finding the braverman book, here is your hobby.
These cars feature a motor directly connected to the guide. Slot cars come in a wide variety of sizes, but the most traditional and popular slot car size is the 1. See more ideas about slot car racing, slot cars and slot. Digital124 and digital2 scale racers can even plan pit stops, change lanes, draft and pass the competition all at the press of a button. The digital 124 2 carrera slot car tracks mean optimal racing through a full field of competition with realtime acceleration and braking, highspeed takeovers, sensational drifts and power slide action. The slot car handbook, aug 2007, paperback, 128 pages. The quality and variety of slot car race track sets created by the various talented companies is so superb, that your choice greatly depends on your expectations of use. Confessions of a digital newcomer home racing world. Unlike its analog predecessors, this set considers fuel consumption, braking responsiveness, and pit rules. Usra united slot racers association united slot racers. This is a very well done book on the slot car hobby for the beginner, novice and advanced enthusiast. Famed slot car artist keiji kanegawa painted the bodies, bill steube sr. Until now, tabletop racing was still slot racing with each car able to zip along moreorless without regard to any other car on the trackthats not the way it is on a real race track. Buy digital slot car racing in scale by dave chang at mighty ape nz.
A pin or blade extends from the bottom of the car into the slot. Digital slot car race sets new arrivals, wireless accessories, buildings and figures, gift certificates, tools and supplies, trees and landscaping, carrera radio control, slot car race sets, 2 scale slot cars, 143 scale slot cars, 124 scale slot cars, super sales, high performance tires, digital accessories, slot car spare parts, slot car track, preorders, catalogs. One of the most detailed aspects of slot car racing is often the track layout. Download the arc app, then connect your smart device via bluetooth to the new arc powerbase, unlocking unique features and control of your. The digital slot car association exists to promote digital slot car racing and share best practice for governance of competition and car standards. Digital slot car racing has developed quite a bit since 2004 when the first scalextric prototype was shown at the british toy fair. It covers many aspects of the hobby including commercial raceways revell, tom. Inside here are articles focusing on just about everything. The digital slot car track system contains microchips that allow multiple racers to use the same lane on a slot car tracksomething simply not possible on traditional analog slot car tracks.
These will mostly be from the united states and britain, but i can add the other ones i have from france. No hobby and business worldwide gained such a tremendous amount of popularity all over the world and created so much diversity in such a short time as the slot racing industry. The book is titled here is your hobby, slot car racing by bob braverman. Position name ref price items 1 to 32 of 206 total.