Having driven for the past few weeks through the straight Carrera LCs, I am pretty sure I know why we wont see a Scalextric straight LC in the near future.
Even with the gradual 2 pc straight LC, the cars wag their tail pretty far out when taking the crossover at high speed. If the track were any narrower, the outer wheel would slide off the track. I am sure that scalextric track is not wide enough to support a straight lane change taken at high speed.
If one does appear on the market, expect that it will itself be wider, ship with straight borders, or be recommended for use in slower sections. Anyone want to take this bet?
Even with the gradual 2 pc straight LC, the cars wag their tail pretty far out when taking the crossover at high speed. If the track were any narrower, the outer wheel would slide off the track. I am sure that scalextric track is not wide enough to support a straight lane change taken at high speed.
If one does appear on the market, expect that it will itself be wider, ship with straight borders, or be recommended for use in slower sections. Anyone want to take this bet?