What is the best slot car racing set?

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Steve P

Want to get a electric slot car racing track set for my boys (ages 8 & 12) as a holiday gift. I see Carrera, AFX, etc. Which is the best (funnest)? I had one as a kid but don't remember the brand. Any recommendation is appreciated. Thanks.

Answer
check out hobbypeople.net, they sell some good ones.

How does the electric race track toy work?

TenMan

You know, you probably got one when you were a kid or your child asked for one (depending on our age). So its a hard plastic race track that you plug into the wall, with normally two grooves in it to place the cars that have little needles coming out the bottom. I have no clue where to place this question, if you have a better idea let me know.

Answer
The cars have little electric motors. The power for the motors comes from the track. On either side of the guide slot in the track are metal strips that carry the electric current. The car has a pin that goes in the slot, but that is just to guide the car. There are a pair of metal tabs or brushes on either side of the pin. These tabs come in contact with the metal strip in the track and pull the power from the track to run the motor. The amount of power going to the track is controlled by a hand-held throttle control. The more power the faster the car will go. If the car loses contact with the metal strips in the track, the motor stops.

All of this power is low voltage DC current so is harmless if you touch the metal track strips.

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