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 motor 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. Hornby Hobbies acquired the company in 1968.
Scalextric track and cars | |
| Product type | Slot car racing |
|---|---|
| Owner | Hornby |
| Country | U.K. |
| Introduced | 1956 |
| Previous owners | Minimodels |
| Website | uk.scalextric.com |
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