Collection: Scalextric

Scalextric is a brand of slot car racing sets which first appeared in the late 1950s. The Scalextric were first invented by engineer B. Fred Francis, when he added an electric engine to the Scalex tin cars that were produced by Minimodels Ltd, his own company. The first "Scalextric" were first made in Havant, Hampshire, in 1956.

The brand is currently owned and distributed by Hornby.