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Scalextric

The Home of Slot Car Racing
First introduced in 1957, Scalextric has become one of the industry leaders in slot car racing. Throughout its 65-year history, Scalextric has offered exciting sets, realistic models and more. Slot cars began with basic electric tinplate cars, improving to the current highly detailed plastic models in 1960. What’s more, Scalextric has been evolving with technology over the years, from the on/off power button to the innovative App-based controllers.
Many slot-car miles have been travelled since 1957, with racing enthusiasts, club members and collectors joining children and young adults alike. With new ideas and technology constantly progressing the hobby, there will be many more journeys to come.

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1950 – 1960

The development of Scalextric

Scalextric was first introduced at the Harrogate International Toy Fair between the 12^th and 19^th January 1957.
Minimodels Ltd manufactured tinplate models and was established ten years prior to the launch of Scalextric. The company was purchased by Line Bros (Tri-Ang Rovex) in 1958.
Following a move to a purpose-built factory in Margate, testing was carried out to add an electric motor and gimbal wheel to a SCALEX tinplate car chassis on rail track, later finding slotted track more viable.
The first Scalextric cars were the tinplate Maserati 250F and Ferrari 375 Grand Prix cars.