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Carrera Go "Disney "Cars" Slot Race Car Set 1:43 Scale by Carrera Of America
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Product SummaryManufacturer: Carrera Of America Brand: Carrera USA Release Date: 2009-07-01 Model: 20062122 Product features: - This Go, series set is 1:43 scale for both track and cars, and features cars from the Disney Pixar movie "Cars"
- Long straight - away features lap counter
- The first car featured is red "Lightning McQueen" and the second car included is green "Chick Hicks"
- The assembled dimensions of the track are 8.13 x 2.53 feet
- The Go Series is the perfect way to get started in the popular world of slot car racing
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Toys and Games Reviews of Carrera Go "Disney "Cars" Slot Race Car Set 1:43 ScaleCustomer Review: 5 yr old grandson loves it! Summary: 4 StarsI read all the reviews before deciding to purchase this set from Amazon.com. Reviews were correct in that it does take a few minutes to look things over and identify all the parts. Assembly takes a bit of patience to understand the unwritten assembly instructions using schematics and pictures, but once you identify the track sections, connectores etc, it moves along pretty good. Took me about an hour to be up and running before my grandson came over for his b'day. (And I'm handicapped because of my hands). Runs great. Faster than I imagined. The cars have a dual brush(2 each side) setup and as long as they're not bent out of position, the cars really hold the track. What a difference from the slot car set I had 40 yrs ago. If you try to lift the cars while plugged in, you can feel a magnettic pull holding them down. My 5 yr old grandson brought this to my attention. After playing with it for awhile, he already had figured out how to re-allign the car's brushes to better hold the track. His 1-1/2 yr old sister has walked on the track frequently and keeps trying to make matchbox cars work, to no avail. Seems durable and stays together so far. Yes, you have to sometimes re-allign the pickup brushes on the cars to work properly after they've left the track. Yes, you have to slow down a bit at the 360* turn. Welcome to slot car racing! My grandson found out more cars are available on line and is already asking me which ones we'll get next. I would recommend this toy to anyone with a minimal amount of common sense and ability, for their kids or grandkids.
Description of Carrera Go "Disney "Cars" Slot Race Car Set 1:43 ScaleThe Carrera Disney Cars Racing Set brings the fun of Disney's Cars into the realm of Carrera race tracks full of action-packed fun! Featuring the officially licensed Lightning McQueen car, kids can race him against "The Chick Hicks" car in this ultimate test of speed. This Disney racetrack includes awesome racetrack consisting of: 6 straights, 3 straight 3.94", 2 curves 1/45 degrees, 2 curves 2/45 degrees, 2 lane change sections, 4 fly over sections with supports, 1 connecting track section, 1 straight with lap counter, 2 speed controllers, and 1 transformer! Complete Racetrack accessories include: track section bolts, guardrails, replacement contacts, spare guide keels, and instructions for optimal fun. The Disney Cars RaceTrack measures 8.30' x 2.33' when assembled while the track measures 17.71' long. Experience the high-speed thrills of the hit movie "Cars" for yourself with Carrera's Go!!! Race-o-Rama. With approximately 18 feet of track, this racecourse comes with two 1:43-scale race cars based on the film characters Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks. With twists, turns, ramps, and even places where the two racing cars can collide, it's a thrilling race from start to finish.  | Ages: 8+
Requires: - A/C power outlet
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Race as Lightning McQueen, the hero of the Pixar movie "Cars." View larger. | 
Or, take the roll of his arch nemesis, Chick Hicks. View larger. | Well-Designed and Easy to Build Carrera is one of the premier track-racing companies in the world, and this track proves their expertise. The 26 track pieces come in a variety of shapes, including hairpin turns and a pit stop area. They lock together using a bolt system, which makes the track easy to assemble. Also included are several decorative set pieces, all matching the theme of "Cars." The two cars included with the track are well-constructed, with a durable plastic chassis and a sleek tampo print. They are modeled after two characters from the film: the heroic red race car, Lightning McQueen, and his arch-nemesis, Chick Hicks. Both cars sport meticulous paint jobs representing their respective teams, Rust-eze and HTB. Kids will enjoy their vibrant colors, expressive eyes and movie-accurate detail. The cars also feature double-contact brushes, which make sure you have a fast and controlled race every time. A High-Speed, Exhilarating Race Kids will like how fast these little cars can go. They work in the classic track-car model: the cars stick to the tracks through magnetic attraction, and are propelled along by a single "revving" station. The racers can be controlled with an easy-to-use remote control. Carrera has also incorporated a "Turbo" speed button, which allows the cars to reach even faster speeds. At full speed, they'll traverse the entire 18-foot track in close to 10 seconds. The track itself is entertaining to race on. There are long straightaways, hairpin turns, and a banking ramp-turn where the cars can spin out of control if they're going too fast. There's even a place where the two tracks cross and the two cars can collide. There's also a lap counter, allowing you to take a break from competitive play and race against your best times. What's in the Box Lightning McQueen race car, Chick Hicks race car, 26 track pieces, 2 controllers, and accessories.

This 18-foot track-car course is filled with hairpin turns, loops and long straightaways. View larger. |
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