Editing Scalextric (section)

== Design ==

Most Scalextric models are [[1:32 scale]], though between 1968 and 1970 Super 124 cars and track were manufactured at 1:24 scale. In 1994 Micro Scalextric at [[1:64 scale]] was introduced. Cars and track are not compatible between scales.{{cn|date=September 2024}}

In addition to various types of cars, Scalextric vehicles have included motorbikes, sidecars, go-karts, pickup trucks, SUVs, racing trucks, articulated trucks, horses, skateboards and bicycles.

Scalextric is controlled with a hand-held plunger, connected by wire to a connector on the set. A set normally has two to six plungers included. Mounted in the track (for each lane) are two metal rails, which for Analogue carry the DC current from the controllers, or for Digital have constant AC current passed through them, in either case picked up by two metal braids or plates on the underside of the racing cars.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.actionslotracing.co.uk/pages/advice-tips#C6 |title=Useful Information & Advice |website=Action Slot Racing |access-date=28 November 2020}}</ref>