Slot cars are a classic, exciting, competitive racing hobby for anyone to get into. Besides that, it offers many opportunities for socialization and community support.
Powered miniature vehicles race each other on tracks with slots or grooves that guide the cars along their paths. Racers "pilot" the cars with handheld controls to race on their own or against others in competitions.
The first commercial slot car was created in 1912, but it only exploded in popularity with the arrival of the 60s. In the 70s, the popularity of this practice reduced, but did not make many slot car's lovers abandon the hobby. However, a recent resurgence of new slot car enthusiasts is bringing it back in a way that hasn't happened in decades.
Slot cars come in various scales, which represent their size and proportion in relation to the real-life counterparts. There are four common slot car scales: 1:16 scale, 1:24 scale, 1:32 scale, and 1:64 scale. The most popular scale among hobbyists and enthusiasts is 1:24, which one you will find at Racing to the Past. They offer a good balance between detail and track space required.