1/32 Drags?! I have seen a few… but generally it seems that 1/32 scale slot racers do not consider drag racing. This, despite the fact that many of the drag racing dominates many 1/24 scale commercial raceways. Drag racing has its advantages… Drag tracks take less space. Races rarely damage detailed cars. Win/loss drama every […]
When entertaining with our portable slot car tracks, I am often greeted by people surprised that slot cars “still exist”. The question is often phrased: “Are there any slot car tracks still open”? I understand the reason for the question: With the avalanche of entertainment and distractions available today, nearly all requiring batteries and electronics; […]
In 2005 I bought some motors and gears from “Slot Car Heroes” as upgrades for my racers at Nomad Slot Racing. The “Heroes” website is fascinating. Its owner, Tim Johnson demonstrates his passion for slot cars. his project development, test data and even his sources in detail. There are tutorials that show how to build […]
I am often asked which is my fastest slot car. There are several possible answers. The Panoz 1447 was the fastest by lap count on our favorite track. Here is the story: The track: Once a year on our 55 foot Carrera track “Quadrophenia” we held a 1 hour LeMans race. 1/24 scale time is […]
Nomad Raceways is now offering slot car track design and slot car track kits for home, club and commercial use. With them you can create layouts that maximize slot racing potential. Through long experience, racing on every scale and type slot car track, our designs consider all the important elements. Driver sight lines, marshaling accessibility, […]
