Bumper64 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Lots of people will be looking for something to do with their kids this winter and may I suggest 1:24 scale Slot Car Drag Racing I have been racing with my grandson for the past few months and we have a GREAT time. It can be a pretty cheap hobby as long as you don't go crazy buying a bunch of super fast cars to race. If you find a local track around your area most racers will be willing to sell you a car or two on the cheap to help you get started. These cars can go anywhere from 20 MPH to 100+ MPH on a 1/24 scale equivalent 1/4 mile track (55 feet long). Most Race Tracks Shops have cars and controllers to rent (like $5 for a couple hours) that way you can see if you are going to like the racing before you purchase cars of your own. Anyway, this is just for ideals as winter is approaching quickly!! Have fun and race hard! BTW: It's a lot of fun for adults also!!! Here are a few pictures of some really cool cars!!! You can also find really good YouTube video's showing some races!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nstoolman1 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Had them as a kid in 1:32 scale. Bought a bunch of extra track and set it up in the garage. Multilevel and all. Had a blast. On a side note: This winter(in Boise) we are going to enjoy our first white Christmas. Sadly without grandpa. Back to the topic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleslayer Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) My father was starting as an insurance agent back in 64. A 1/32 track was next door to his office. every Saturday morning the track was my baby sitter. Hours and hours of first learning to keep the car on the track. then as time went on really competing with other racers. Got to be a fair hand with the controller. unfortunately I went on to be a street racer. Had a lot of trouble learning to control my right foot. 42 tickets & one suspended license later I got to be a fair hand at racing. i should have stuck with slot racing! one heck of a lot of fun! Edited November 22, 2016 by Muleslayer Spelling 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodandStaff Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 You know what they say Bumper...the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys!!! That sounds like fun!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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