7 Best Slot Car Racing Sets

Slot car racing is an all-American hobby that has been around since before World War I. Elaborate slot car kits and tracks emerged in the 1930s, and by the 1960s the hobby started becoming competitive.

In recent years, slot car racing has been enjoying a comeback thanks to a wave of nostalgia plus genuine interest by members of a younger generation who appreciate hands-on activities. At the Buzz-a-Rama arcade and track in Brooklyn, for example, owners have seen hipsters come in to experience vintage entertainment; nonetheless, many of them end up getting into the hobby and looking for their own slot car racing sets.

Part of the appeal of the slot car racing hobby is that it is pretty easy to get started. A slot car racing set or a system is all you need to begin at home. The following sets are completely off the shelf and include all the parts you need to start racing and having fun.

Top 7 Best Sets for Slot Car Racing

When it comes to slot car racing, most beginners will probably want to start with some sort of a set. For that matter, there’s a good chance that these will make a great gift for anyone who is already established in the field and wants to stock up on some more parts.

We looked over the RC Superstore’s catalog for the best pieces around.

7. Auto World Country Charger Chase 14′ HO Slot Car Racing Set

With a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T model as well as an infamous 1967 Shelvy GT500, you’ll have more than enough in the way of vehicles to race around the 14 feet of included track. Extra pieces like guard rails, an intersection track and a super jump are sure to add to the excitement.

6. Auto World 24 Hours of LeMans Speed v Endurance 16′ HO Slot Car Set

Perhaps no other endurance course has what LeMans offers to drives, and this track will let you replicate the action on a smaller scale. The kit comes with a Chaparral 2F Thunderjet racer as well as a 1966 Ford GT40. These two vehicles are both historically significant in the field of endurance motorsports, which adds to the collectible appeal.

5. Auto World Semi-Frozen Extreme Conditions 14′ HO Scale Slot Car Set

Ice road trucking isn’t the usual prototype to model a slot car racing set after, which should certainly draw plenty of attention to this HO scale set. It comes with a bit of scenery as well as a GMC truck and a Peterbilt designed to model the treacherous road conditions you’d be likely to see in northern and central Alaska.

4. AFX America’s Sports Car Chevy Corvette 32′ HO Scale Slot Car Racing Set

This tri-power set is built around the Mega G+ race system, which means that it provides a balance of both grip and speed. The cars are easier to drive at their limit and you should find that they’re some 30% lighter than most other vehicles in their respective size. Nevertheless, they’re still more than suitable for experienced racers.

3. Auto World Showroom Shootout Battle of the Dealerships 14′ HO Slot Car Set

Few other sets have quite as much character as the Battle of the Dealerships, which is designed to showcase a custom 1968 Camaro as well as a 1970 Chevy Nova. The set includes a set of eight individual ¼-circle pieces, which are all designed to make some pretty tight curves. While you could stretch these out with the included straights and terminal tracks, it’s also possible to make a really challenging course.

2. Scalextric Chevy Monte Carlo Stock Car Challenge 1/32 Slot Car Set

By providing two classic stock cars that feature the ability to easily change out the pickups, this set should really excite slot car racing purists. It’s the closest on the market right now to what you might have found in the golden age of modeling and it’s also a good pick for those who want something with track as well as the power adapters and speed controllers.

1. AFX Super International 4-Lane Mega G+ HO Slot Car Track Set w/Tri-Power System

Collectors can build at least 18 different track arrangements out of this HO scale collection. You’re free to build almost any kind of curve you’d like and then run the included F1-style cars on it.

Since they have the kind of wheel height you’d expect out of this kind of vehicle, you should find that they’ll stay on the track very well. Best of all, it only takes the flip of a single plug to send the entire set in reverse. That makes it one of the best four-lane options on the market today.

Find the Best Slot Car Racing Sets at RC Superstore

At RC Superstore, our team of experts is ready to assist you. They’ll be glad to help you find the finest option for yourself or help you locate something that’s compatible with other gear if you plan on giving a gift this holiday season.

Do you like what you see? For more information about these high-caliber racing sets at RC Superstore, reach out to us today.