Missing from Slot Racing?

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pupkick

Discussion Starter · Jun 1, 2004

So what cars do you think are missing from the slot racing world? Even more helpful, what cars do you think the manufacturers could make that would help THEM sell more & promote the hobby better?

In the US, I hear complaints from people in the "WOMP" world, and some of the less educated about the 1:32 "plastic" world retailers, talk about the lack of updated NASCAR liveries. NASCAR is a 'league' in which there are stronger driver/brand bonds than any other league or even sport. These rabid fans (not ALL are ********, just most!) are lethal when it comes to debating their favorites. Having Scalextric (or others) keep a continued update on cars, and expand their lineup would be amazing. The diecast industry for NASCAR is HUGE over here, and when it comes to "one off's" for special one race only liveries, the demand gets even stronger. There has been some great custom work done to replicate some current cars using some of the Scalextric plain white cars, but they could make a killing doing it themselves.

The other group that would be a huge hit in the US, especially with the younger crowd.. 8-18+, is the "Fast and the Furious" type cars. Either give them some great cars out of the box, or give them some basic cars, then sell add-on rims, exhaust, engine hop-ups, etc, just like in the real "street racing" scene. The money to be made on this market seems too much too pass up.

So what do you guys think?

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pupkick

Discussion Starter · #21 · Jun 2, 2004

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Hey now.. I'm no huge fan of NASCAR.. frankly it's more worth watching than most of the other racing on American tv, but that isn't saying a lot. Most of the appeal in NASCAR is with drivers/sponsors/personalities, which is why I mentioned them early on as a strong seller in the US, the devotion to teams by fans is best compared to English Football. I'm really surprised more hooligan events aren't active in NASCAR

Just look at a race a few weeks ago.. they end the race under yellow, and the fans pelted the track with bottles/garbage/clothing/etc. Sure, not a very sportsmanlike or respectable thing to do, but the passion is evident. Surely there's a great market. Bring some test tracks to NASCAR (and other) events. Cmon Scalextric USA.. hire me, i'll travel. I'm English too, just a transplant, so I have actual credibility.

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McLaren

· #22 · Jun 2, 2004

lol

What's that?

Is it a brick? Is it a giant bar of soap? NO! It's a rubbish car with a big engine in it that only turns left... Sounds interesting...

Nascar's are for people who don't really understand the concpet of motorsport, where driving talent is required. Not just 'foot to floor', 'turn left a bit' 'straighten out', 'turn left a bit'.... Ah! I've got to overtake! Oh well, doesn't matter because I have 30 foot either side of him to do it...

Lotus

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Intergrali

· #23 · Jun 2, 2004 (Edited by Moderator)

Whats missing? well

Lancia Delta, 4x4, Evo 1 and Evo 2 and S4

Audi Quattro (Original none of this new malarkey)
Ford - Mk3,4,5,6 Fiesta
Escy Cosworth
RS200
RS1800
RS2000
Series 1 and 2 Escort turbo's

BMW E30 M3, E36 M3
Porsche 1985 Carrera 2
De Tomato Pantera GTS
Lambo Countach

nuthin else f'now

Inte

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fouldsc

· #24 · Jun 2, 2004

QUOTE (lotus03 @ 2 Jun 2004, 16:53)lol

What's that?

Is it a brick? Is it a giant bar of soap? NO! It's a rubbish car with a big engine in it that only turns left... Sounds interesting...

Nascar's are for people who don't really understand the concpet of motorsport, where driving talent is required. Not just 'foot to floor', 'turn left a bit' 'straighten out', 'turn left a bit'.... Ah! I've got to overtake! Oh well, doesn't matter because I have 30 foot either side of him to do it...

Lotus
I always say each to there own - he might think your idea of motorsport is
a pile of crap but some people have the common decency to respect
other peoples opinions and passions without having a go.

The thread is called "Missing from Slot Racing" - not "I think what you would
like is a pile of crap and i'll slag it off".

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lowrider

· #25 · Jun 2, 2004

Hey Lotus!
If you've missed the point in oval racing in general and Nascar in particular then, as the previous poster implied, perhaps you'd do better not to advertise the fact.
I'm a Nascar fan and I can understand why it's growing so fast in the States while the IRL and Champ cars are struggling.
All cicuit race cars go round in a circle, topographically speaking, anyway.
Regards,
Lowrider.

Intergrali

· #26 · Jun 2, 2004

to be fair tho nascar is somewhat.. well beating about the bush!
you always take the same route to get to square one.. hey ho lets go!

Inte

McLaren

· #27 · Jun 2, 2004

lol, if only there was a 'tounge in cheek' smilie...

Lotus

kevin hunter

· #28 · Jun 2, 2004

Nascar's ok in a "roundabout" sorta way !!!!

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McLaren

· #29 · Jun 2, 2004

You forgot, 'I'll get my coat then...'

Lotus

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pupkick

Discussion Starter · #30 · Jun 2, 2004

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At least in NASCAR you -CAN- pass, not like that crappy Monaco F1 circuit!

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McLaren

· #31 · Jun 2, 2004

.... where there were at least 5 overtaking mavouvres that were covered by ITV....

Hmmm, did you even watch the race?

Lotus

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MK2-Escort

· #32 · Jun 2, 2004

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QUOTE (pupkick @ 2 Jun 2004, 17:34)At least in NASCAR you -CAN- pass, not like that crappy Monaco F1 circuit!

pupkick

Monaco Is NOT Crappy!!

That was one of the best races in ages!

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Intergrali

· #33 · Jun 2, 2004

admittedly the monaco F1 race was one of the best things on TV in the last X amount of years!

It's so much more than a procession, nah maybe not it was probably an exception

Wankel Ickx

· #34 · Jun 2, 2004

Easy kiddies, let's keep it light, we've already had one thread shut out this week (and I didn't do it, so thar').

Like your new sig, Inte!

Ultimate-32

· #35 · Jun 2, 2004

QUOTE (Intergrali @ 2 Jun 2004, 17:01)Whats missing? well

Lancia Delta, 4x4, Evo 1 and Evo 2 and S4

Audi Quattro (Original none of this new malarkey)
Ford - RS1800 MkII
Lambo Countach

nuthin else f'now

Inte
Re Cars available

The following are produced by Team Slot and available on line at www.ultimate-32.com

Lancia Delta S4 rear wheel - Resin limited edition of 1000 - Martini, Marlboro and Esso livery.

Lancia Delta HF 4x4 - plastic - banned by phoenix raceway - Repsol, Martini World Champion, Martini Red San Remo, Martini Safari Rally and Red Road.

Audi Quattro Rear wheel - resin limited edition of 1000 S1 HB Team with Wings

Ford Escort MKII - Resin limited edition of 1000 - Eaton RAC '79, Ari Rothmans, Zakspeed Castrol and Zakspeed D&W.

Lambo Countach will be available later in the year from Auto Art.

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lowrider

· #36 · Jun 2, 2004

Meanwhile, back on the thread ...
I'd like mass-produced versions of some of the upscale stuff that's come out lately.
Ford GT40 mkIV and the Ferrari P4 in particular. The GT40 mkI and the 250LM would also be good.
Scalextric missed a trick with the Bash 'n Crash sets imo. They should have London black cabs and white vans with ladders on their roof racks.
Anybody see that new Porsche GT thang on Top Gear? That was a car ...
Lowrider.

Intergrali

· #37 · Jun 2, 2004

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was actually asking for fly or someone like that to do em, I already have TS ones!

Pheonix banned the Inte? understandable!

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McLaren

· #38 · Jun 2, 2004

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You mean this Steve?

Porsche Carrera GT. Made by Carrera, I'm getting one tomorrow hopefully (damn royal mail...).

QUOTE Pheonix banned the Inte? understandable!

Lotus

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Ultimate-32

· #39 · Jun 2, 2004

QUOTE (tDI_Fahrer @ 2 Jun 2004, 13:26)Oh.. and new propperly done rally Opel Manta's and Ascona's to match older Ford rally-cars...
As stated in the last message the Manta 400 is available from Team Slot.

They are resin and limited to 1000 3 versions available, Yellow and white Finley , RAC Rally Rothmans and Philips Autoradio.

As a note the following cars are available from Team Slot and Ultimate-32

Modern Cars Plastic
Seat Ibiza -2 versions
Citroen ZX - 2 versions
Subaru Imprezza WRC plastic 4 versions 4x4
Peugeot 207 4 versions

Modern Cars Resin
VW Beetle New GT1 3 versions
Tuning F1 3 versions
Seat Toledo GT 2 versions

Classic Plastic
Renault Alpine A110 5 versions
Alfa Giulia GTA 4 versions
Alfa Giulia GTAM 2 versions
Peugeot 207 4 versions
Lancia Delta HF 4x4 5 versions
Lancia Stratos 5 versions

Classic Resin
Renault 5 Maxi Turbo 2 versions
Fiat 131 Abarth 3 versions
Simca 1000 Rally 3 - 3 versions
Lancia Delta S4 3 versions
Renault Dauphine GR.5 2 versions
Renault 8TS GR.5 2 Versions
Audi Sport Quattro S1
Sierra Cosworth 3 versions
Seat 124 GR.5
Lancia Fulvia 2 versions
Seat Panda 45 2 versions
Simca 1000 Rally 2 - 2 versions
MG Metro 6R4 - 3 versions
Renault 8 TS
Seat 124 - 2 versions
Escort MKII 4 versions
Capri MKII
VW Golf MK1
Fiat 124 Abarth 2 versions

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pupkick

Discussion Starter · #40 · Jun 2, 2004

Do the crash and bash sets have cars with "damage"? Hotwheels or Matchbox used to make little toy cars that when you pressed the side in, the chunk would flip over and go from "new" to "dent".. that's be a neat trick for the crash and bash. (Again, assuming it isn't already there, I've been steering clear of even looking at those sets)

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