Factory Sealed New Old Stock (NOS) collectible released in 1999. This Hot Wheels® Electric Racing NASCAR® ShowdownT slot car race set is all-out, super-fast NASCAR® action! Drive the cars of NASCAR® Hall of Fame racing legends Mark Martin and Bill Elliott.
Pull into the pits, count down to victory on the lap counter, and scream through the curves and straightaways. Set includes 2 highly detailed Mattel WheelsT Magnum 440-X2T modern magnet downforce slot cars with realistic Pit Crews - Gas, Tire, Jack, & Sign Figures with matching logo uniforms: #6 Roush® Racing Valvoline® Cummins® Ford® #94 McDonald's® Racing Reese's® Ford®. 2 - 3.5" Single Lane Straights. 1 - 9" Terminal Straight. 1 - 12" Radius 1/8 Circle Curve. 7 - 9" Radius ¼ Circle Curves. 3 - 9" Radius 1/8 Circle Curves. 4 - 9" Radius 1/8 Circle Single Lane Curves. 2 - 9"'Y' Pit Entry/Exit Tracks. 1 - 9" Lap Counter. 2 - Plug-in Racing Controllers. 1 - UL-approved Power Pak. 4 - Track Elevation Supports.Instruction Sheet - Set is Unassembled. Compatible with most HO scale electric racing slot cars including Life-Like®, TYCO®, Mattel®, Formula TYCOT, HP-7T, 440-X2T, TOMY® AFX® RacemastersT, auto world®, Model Motoring®, Aurora® ThunderJet 500. CAUTION: Slot Car Racing and collecting is an adult hobby and does not offer the same experience as new high tech toys and video games.
Slot Car Racing is a hobby requiring mechanical skills and dexterity for driving. This hobby will require almost as much time in track and car maintenance as in actual racing. For those who know and love this hobby, this is part of the FUN of HO SLOT CARS. However, with adult supervision, Mattel TYCO Race Sets can be a great introduction to the world of electric slot car racing. What should I consider before ordering?
There are two basic categories of HO Slot Cars: Modern Magnet Cars and Vintage T-Jet Style Cars. Modern'magnet' cars have'magnet' downforce and will run very fast right out of the packaging.
Vintage Style NOS (New-Old-Stock) Aurora T-Jet 500 cars will require regular maintenance including tuning, cleaning, and oiling just like they did back in the day. AURORA's classic'Pancake' TJet chassis design from the 1960's is the preferred choice of racing clubs and vintage slot car enthusiasts. Slot Car Racing is an adult hobby and does not offer the same experience as new high tech toys and video games. There are adult racing clubs all over the country dedicated to racing both Vintage Style and Modern Magnet Style slot cars. Slot Car Racing is a hobby requiring mechanical skills and dexterity for driving and chassis & track maintenance.Most slot car enthusiasts are adults. This hobby will require almost as much time in maintenance as in actual racing. For those who know and love this hobby, this is part of the FUN of HO-SLOT-CARS.
HO-SLOT-CARS offers an extensive line of quality HO scale (1/87 - 1/64) slot car racing products from your past. All merchandise is NOS (New-Old-Stock) and will require'tuning' such as oiling, rubbing off tarnish, and periodic maintenance. The purchaser assumes all liability and uses the merchandise at their own risk. The marks of Ford Motor Company, its divisions, slogans, emblems, vehicle model names, vehicle body designs. And other marks appearing in descriptions and/or on images of product(s) offered in this listing are the trademarks. And/or service marks of Ford Motor Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Ford®, Taurus®, Ford Blue Oval and nameplates are trademarks and trade names of Ford Motor Company®.