UK Slot Car Festival at Gaydon

UK Slot Car Festival at the British Motor Museum. Photo courtesy of BMM.

The UK Slot Car Festival, sponsored by Scalextric, returns to the British Motor Museum on 11 & 12 May.

Preview.

The event showcases a wide range of major slot car manufacturers including Scalextric, Slot.it, Carrera, SCX, NSR, & H0 AFX and a large retail area selling everything a slot car enthusiast could need, from one-off collector items to newly launched products.  Organisers are expecting a record attendance of up to 5,000 attendees, making it one of the most highly anticipated events on the slot car racing calendar.

The Slot Car Festival will also provide visitors with the unique opportunity to meet the faces behind some of the best-selling and most beloved Scalextric products. From designers to developers, enthusiasts will have the chance to connect with individuals who bring their slot car racing dreams to life.

Visitors can also enter a number of thrilling competitions and activities, including a fastest lap competition that will put racers' skills to the test. For younger attendees, a colouring competition will spark creativity and imagination, with the winning design immortalised as a one-of-a-kind Scalextric car.

Check your speed! Photo by Rob Tysall.

The Festival will feature 16 impressive tracks to see and race on including Goodwood, Rally Track, Magnetic Race Way, Flat Lane Black Top, Drag Strip, Slot Car Scenic, Scalextric 4 schools, Stunt Track Hill Challenge and Track Fans TV.

Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, said, “The UK Slot Car Festival is a great family day out with plenty of hands-on activities. Visitors can try out a variety of tracks from all the leading manufacturers and take part in an exciting range of slot racing competitions. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience for racers of all ages and skill levels."

Advance ticket prices are £16 per adult, £9 per child (5-16 years), Under 5 free, £14 per concession and £43 for a family. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return, at no extra cost.  To find out more information about the UK Slot Car Festival please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/uk-slot-car-festival