Scalextric Need For Speed slot car racing sets

By Jamie Fretwell

August 2009

It’s virtual reality racing! Cult video driving game Need for Speed has been brought to life by developer Electronic Arts (EA) and slot car giant Scalextric – and the result is one of the most action-packed racing sets ever.

The cars in the new Need for Speed package have been designed exclusively by EA, while Scalextric has done its bit by coming up with a range of entertaining and challenging courses.

Buyers get a choice of the standard 1:32-scale set and the 1:64-scale MicroScalextric pack. Go for the former, and you get a Lamborghini Gallardo and Nissan 350Z, plus a thrilling figure of eight track. Things are spiced up by the addition of a ‘flying leap’ jump.

Magnetic connectors bring the cars back down to earth, so you can continue to navigate the five-metre course.

The MicroScalextric set features cars – both Nissan 350Zs – on a 1:64 scale.

However, you do get five alternative layouts to race on, and easy-to-use single-handle accelerator triggers to re-enact scenes from the popular game.

 * Contact: 01843 233525, www.scalextric.co.uk

 * Maker’s claim: “Recreate scenes from the legendary video game with some thrilling slot car action.”

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