Our aim is to start a new club here in Kent, whilst also building the largest permanent H.O. track in the World.
Please feel free to look around and get in touch if you want to race into the future with us !!!
We are affilliated with Who Racing from Brighton Sussex,and also EAHORC the national series for H.O. Racers here in the UK.
You can find their links at the side of this here blog, just click and go to find out a broader wealth of info on H.O slot car racing
What is Slot Car Racing?
Slot car racing is more commonly known as "Scalextric" by most and involves electric model cars riding in a predetermined slot whilst racing others. The aim is to stay in the slot and be the fastest person round the track. Sounds easy until your racing with 3 other people and trying to be the one in the lead!
What is HO?
HO is the term used to describe the small scale of slot cars that we race. HO slot cars are 1/64th scale and approximately the size of a matchbox or corgi model car. They maybe small but they handle well, look great and go fast! Watch the YouTube videos on this site to get some idea.
What's the Race Event format?
30 minutes practice - take turns to get to know the track and get ready for the race.
4 x 3 minute heats - race against your competitors on each of 4 coloured lanes. Your best 3 scores determine which final you race in.
1 x 3 minute final - determines your finishing position and points for the race.
The winner and the highest-finishing junior (under 16) receive a prize.
Points go towards a championship for each class with prizes awarded at the end of the year.
Juniors also have their own championship.
Results, pictures and a video are published on our SlotForum pages along with a full commentary of all the race action.
What cars will be used?
Formula One is our 'stock' class - cars must be raced with standard parts only. Club cars are Tyco 440x2 F1s with silicone tyres. If you would like to bring your own car, you can race a Tyco or a Tomy Racing Turbo with silicone rear tyres. Other cars must be raced with standard rubber tyres. Read the rules here.
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