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Getting Started in
1/32
Slot Car Racing:
(Carrera 1/32 Slot Car Set)
Welcome!
In this section of our web site we are going to
introduce you to the exciting hobby of 1/32 slot car racing. 1/32 slot
car racing is a very exciting and fun activity that you can enjoy by
yourself or with your entire family. This hobby offers realistic
racing action with cars that look like real race cars from the past and
present. 1/32 slot cars are big (5" to 7") and they are very
realistic looking when they are on the shelf in their display cases or
racing around your track. Many people around the world have found 1/32
slot car racing to be an exciting, fun, and inexpensive hobby for all
ages.
What
do you need to get started?
Getting
started in 1/32 slot car racing is very easy. All of the sets that we
offer come complete and ready to assemble and race. When you purchase a set from our company you will receive everything that you need to get
started. Add an additional half hour of time and you are off and
racing. You can purchase a complete 1/32 slot car set starting at well
under $100.00. This can be the end of your investment in 1/32 slot
cars unless you decide to add additional track and cars to your
layout.
How
Involved can you get?
Like
any hobby you can get as involved as you like. In 1/32 slot car racing
you are able to upgrade the cars with better tires, motors, gears, or even
build your own cars from kits. You can also expand your track layout
by purchasing additional track pieces and accessories. There are tons
of extra track pieces that you can use to expand any of the 1/32 slot car
tracks we offer. You are able to expand your track to any length, any
size, and you can make your track up to six lanes wide with certain types of
track. There is also advanced timing and counting accessories
available so that you can time and race your cars. Remember that any
1/32 slot car will work on any of the tracks that we offer. This means
that you can run a Fly car on a Ninco track or a Ninco car on a Carrera
track. This further expands the possibilities that you have with your
1/32 slot car track.
What
track is the best?
The
next question that you may be asking yourself is what track should I purchase
to get started in this exciting hobby? The answer to this
question is really based on what you want out of your 1/32 slot car
set. We typically recommend Ninco and Carrera tracks because of their
size and because of their quality. These track are both of very high quality
and have characteristics that make them stand out above the
rest. If you want a set that will provide you years of racing action I
recommend that you consider one of these two types of track. Just in
case you are still not sure about what type of track that you want we will
give you a little bit more detail on each type of track below.
Track
Measurement Comparisons:
| Track
Type: |
Track
Width: |
Lane
Spacing: |
Slot
Depth: |
| Carrera: |
7
3/4" |
3
7/8" |
1/4" |
| Ninco: |
7
1/16" |
3
17/32" |
1/4" |
| Riggen: |
6
15/16" |
3
1/2" |
1/4" |
| Bachman: |
6
15/16" |
3
1/2" |
1/4" |
| Scalextric: |
6
1/8" |
3
1/16" |
3/16" |
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Carrera 1/32 Slot Car Track ---
| Carrera
Track |
7
3/4" Wide |
3
7/8" Lane Spacing |
1/4" Deep Slot |
Carrera Exclusive track is actually 1/24 scale track that
comes with 1/32 scale slot cars. This track allows you to run both
1/24 scale slot cars that you race at a commercial track and 1/32 scale slot
cars. This track is the widest available with the widest lane
spacing. This track is very stiff and when you add the included clips
the seams are almost invisible between straights. With this track you
are able to expand up to 6 lanes and the high banks and bridges are top
quality. This track would be your best option if you plan on having a
track that will last for years as a high quality raceway.
--- Ninco 1/32
Slot Car Track ---
| Ninco
Track |
7
1/16" Wide |
3
17/32" Lane Spacing |
1/4"
Slot Depth |
Ninco track is one of the best 1/32 slot car tracks on the
market. This track hooks together very well, has a lip that keeps the
rails in place, and also has a very wide variety of parts and accessories
that you can purchase for the track. This track also has an adapter track
that you can use to hook it to Scalextric/SCX track. When you purchase
a Ninco track you are getting a track that is wired with brakes and you can
also get a terminal track that will let you run a separate power pack to
each lane with out difficult wiring. This track also has aftermarket
companies such as Parma coming out with a wide variety of high performance
aftermarket parts. You can expand this track up to 6 lanes wide.
If you want a track that is very easy to expand that has more accessories
then you could ever want then this is the track for you.
--- Riggen 1/32 Slot Car Track ---
| Riggen
Track |
6
15/16" Wide |
3
1/2" Lane Spacing |
1/4"
Slot Depth |
Riggen track can be classified as a classic. Riggen
track has been around for years and still maintains the quality that the top
quality newer tracks offer. Riggen track is a very stiff track with a smooth
track surface. If you have this track now then I would recommend
sticking with it. This track hooks together very well, all of the 1/32
slot cars will work on it, and it also has mounting holes on the sides to
mount it to a table. The only downside to this track is that you can
only build a four lane set with it and extra accessories are limited.
Other then this the track is top quality and ranks very high on our
list. This track is great if you like really stiff track and you are
going to make a simple layout.
--- Bachman/Strombecker 1/32 Slot Car
Track ---
| Bachman
Track |
6
15/16"
Wide |
3
1/2" Lane Spacing |
1/4"
Slot Depth |
This track is similar to the Riggen track as far as
surface and stiffness. This track is also a high quality track that
from long ago. This track has adequate lane spacing and width making
it a good track for a 1/32 slot car set. The only downfall to this
type of track is that it is no longer manufactured. A lot of the track
still exists so if you do have this type of track you might consider keeping
it and purchasing additional track pieces. Bachman and Strombecker
track are the same thing and connect together.
--- Scalextric 1/32 Slot Car Track ---
| Scalextric
Track |
6
1/8" Wide |
3
1/16"
Lane Spacing |
3/16"
Slot Depth |
Scalextric track is the narrowest of the 1/32 slot car track
that is available. This track also has very narrow lane spacing.
If you already have Scalextric or SCX track Ninco makes an adaptor track to
upgrade to the larger track size to increase the size of your layout. This track and Scx track are
interchangeable. You may also have to cut down a few of the guide
flags on certain 1/32 slot cars to run them on this type of track.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this
section on 1/32 slot car racing. Remember that all of the 1/32 slot
car sets that we offer are 100% complete, you do not need anything else to
run them. 1/32 slot car racing is an exciting hobby and we hope you are
a little more educated on the topic. If you have any other questions please feel free to email us or give us a call at (419)898-2333.
Shipping is free on all orders over $75.00 so most of the 1/32 slot car sets
we offer will be free of shipping in the USA and actual cost for shipping on
all foreign orders..
To start shopping for a 1/32 slot car set take a few minutes
to browse our 1/32 Slot Car Online Store.
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