Get Started
There isn’t a championship in your region but you can still run the Scalextric4Schools challenge with your students and link up with other schools for informal races? For a full list of challenges, look on the home page in the challenges section.
Below is everything you need to start Scalextric4Schools in your school plus, in the race section is information for teams who want to enter the national championship.
UK national championships include: F3, Bloodhound SSC, Speed controller and Eco.
The full list of challenges including rules is on the Scalextric4Schools home page under the challenges section.
Below is everything you need to start Scalextric4Schools in your school plus, in the race section, is information for teams who want to enter the Australia National Championship.
Australia National Championships include: F3, Holden/GM Cruze and Holden/GM Volt Eco Challenges.
A full list of challenges including rules is on the Scalextric4Schools home page under the challenges section.
Below is everything you need to start Scalextric4Schools in your school plus, in the race section is information for teams who want to enter the North American Championship.
North America Challenge includes: F3, Bloodhound SSC, Speed controller and Eco Challenges.
A full list of challenges including rules is on the Scalextric4Schools home page under the challenges section.
Type the requested information in the fields below, following these guidelines:
- Email Address: Type your school email address
- Company Name: Type the name of your school
- Address: Type your school’s address
- Job Title: Type student, teacher, technician, etc
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Type the requested information in the fields below, following these guidelines:
- Email Address: Type your school email address
- Company Name: Type the name of your school
- Address: Type your school’s address
- Job Title: Type student
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Students and teachers can register here to download and install a FREE single seat license of Creo to design their models.
A FREE site license is also available to schools – Click for details.
Design guide - Explains the factors that govern car performance plus case studies for Hornby and industrial design.
Creo Tutorial – Step by step guide to using Creo to model a vehicle body and simulate the physics of performance.
Similar techniques can be used to model a speed controller. Download the guides to designing and modelling your ideas.
ZIP A, ZIP B - Tutorial Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate inline motor Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate sidewinder motor Creo models
Components and track packs are not currently available in your region. If you have contacts in the UK. North America or Australia they may be able to purchase and ship to you.
PTC is working to offer the parts and track packs through their e-store. Details will appear here.
Note: the power supply has a UK style 220v plug.
Speed control circuits
Can you design a speed controller for someone who cannot use the standard Scalextric hand controller?
Download schematics, circuits and purchase ready made PCBs
Download Creo models of the assembled circuits
Eco circuits
Three circuits are needed for the Eco challenge:
- Vehicle control PCB with super capacitor storage
- Charging circuit – uses the Scalextric power supply
- Speed control circuit
There are lots of ways you can manufacture your designs but if you have access to automated manufacture equipment like CNC or rapid prototyping, CreoTM can help you produce very accurate, well finished models.
Careful assembly and setup is very important.
Although there isn’t an official championship in your region, the rules are a great specification for your designing.
Official competitions combine scores from team presentations with the performance of your design. For example; times for a 25 lap race and the fastest lap for the F3 Challenge.
Students and teachers can register here to download and install a FREE single seat license of Creo to design their models.
A FREE site license is also available to schools – Click for details.
Design guide - Explains the factors that govern car performance plus case studies for Hornby and industrial design.
Creo Tutorial – Step by step guide to using Creo to model a vehicle body and simulate the physics of performance.
Similar techniques can be used to model a speed controller. Download the guides to designing and modelling your ideas.
ZIP A, ZIP B - Tutorial Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate inline motor Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate sidewinder motor Creo models
Make a note of the discount code below then follow the link to order from the Scalextric site. Note, you can only order one pack at a time so add a track or parts pack to your basket and complete payment then return to start a new order and complete payment for each pack separately.
Discount code = compschools – Purchase now
The components pack contains 30 pack of parts = 30 cars
Discount code = trackschools - Purchase now
Speed control circuits
Can you design a speed controller for someone who cannot use the standard Scalextric hand controller?
Download schematics, circuits and purchase ready made PCBs
Download Creo models of the assembled circuits
Eco circuits
Three circuits are needed for the Eco challenge:
- Vehicle control PCB with super capacitor storage
- Charging circuit – uses the Scalextric power supply
- Speed control circuit
There are lots of ways you can manufacture your designs but if you have access to automated manufacture equipment like CNC or rapid prototyping, CreoTM can help you produce very accurate, well finished models.
Careful assembly and setup is very important.
No manufacture equipment?
The following schools will make chassis, moulds and bodies for you.
Frankley City Learning Centre
- 3 axis CNC router
- Laser cutting
- Rapid Prototyping - ABS plastic Dimension breakable support.
- Supply individual parts packs
Email Frankley CLC for costs
Gateshead City Learning Centre
- 3 axis CNC router
- Laser cutting
- Supply individual parts packs
Email Gateshead CLC for costs
Oakham School
- 3 axis CNC router
- Rapid Prototyping - ABS plastic Dimension Breakable support.
Prices for Rapid Prototyping a standard Scalextric car build are expected to be in the region of £30.00 Inc. postage. These figures are based on a standard Scalextric4Schools chassis foot print and a wall thickness of no greater than 1.8mm.
UK finals are held in June each year. All schools registered and opting to enter the competition are sent entry forms at Easter. Deadline for entry forms is the end of April. 2012 finals take place on June 24th at RAF Museum, Cosford. When teams are allocated times for their races and interviews with judges.
Slot car clubs
Slot car enthusiasts design make and race amazing slot cars. Why not contact your nearest club to find out how they do it?
- British Slot Car Racing Association
- National Scalextric Collectors Club
- North Staffs Scalextric Racing Club – Stoke on Trent
- Pendle Slot Racing Club – Lancashire
- Slot car racing clubs map
- Wolverhampton Scalextric & Slot Car Club – West Midlands
Students and teachers can register here to download and install a FREE single seat license of Creo to design their models.
A FREE site license is also available to schools – Click for details.
Creo
Design guide - Explains the factors that govern car performance plus case studies for Hornby and industrial design.
Creo Tutorial – Step by step guide to using Creo to model a vehicle body and simulate the physics of performance. Similar techniques can be used to model a speed controller.
2013_S4S_Car.zip – Tutorial Creo models.
Creo Elements/Pro
Design guide - Explains the factors that govern car performance plus case studies for Hornby and industrial design.
Creo Tutorial – Step by step guide to using Creo to model a vehicle body and simulate the physics of performance.
Similar techniques can be used to model a speed controller. Download the guides to designing and modelling your ideas.
ZIP A, ZIP B - Tutorial Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate inline motor Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate sidewinder motor Creo models
C8523 Component Pack - $55 + Shipping
A box contains 30 sets of components. Each set of components is individually bagged and includes:
- 1 x 12v DC motor
- 2 x axles
- 4 x wheel hubs
- 4 x rubber tires
- 1 x sidewinder gear set
- 1 x inline gear set
- 1 x slot guide
- 1 x braid holder
- 2 x braided pickups
Buy component pack
Note: These packs do not include car chassis or bodies.
C8524 Track Pack - $44 + Shipping
This analogue ‘Sport’ track is designed to test drivers and cars to the limit. The track fits on a 9’ x 5’ table and contains:
- 1 x Power base
- 1 x Mains power supply (not shown)
- 2 x speed controllers
- 12 x 45 degree curves
- 2 x 90 degree curve crossovers
- 8 x straights
Buy component pack
Note: This pack does not contain slot cars.
Creo
There are lots of ways you can manufacture your designs but if you have access to automated manufacture equipment like CNC or rapid prototyping, Creo can help you produce very accurate, well finished models.
Careful assembly and setup is also very important.
Creo Elements/Pro
Although there isn’t an official championship in your region, the rules are a great specification for your designing.
Official competitions combine scores from team presentations with times for a 25 lap race and the fastest lap.
Slot car clubs
There are slot car clubs in many urban areas and Slot car enthusiasts design make and race amazing slot cars. Enthusiasts are a great source of advice in designing fast slot cars.
An internet search for “slot car clubs” and your region should find your nearest club. Why not contact your nearest club to find out how they do it?
Students and teachers can register here to download and install a FREE single seat license of Creo to design their models.
A FREE site license is also available to schools – Click for details.
Design guide - Explains the factors that govern car performance plus case studies for Hornby and industrial design.
Creo Tutorial – Step by step guide to using Creo to model a vehicle body and simulate the physics of performance.
Similar techniques can be used to model a speed controller. Download the guides to designing and modelling your ideas.
ZIP A, ZIP B - Tutorial Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate inline motor Creo models
F3 Hatchback – Alternate sidewinder motor Creo models
Southern Model Supplies are supporting Scalextric4Schools in Australia supplying track and parts packs to schools.
Track Pack A$47.00 + GST Components pack (30) A$78.00 + GST
All orders are subject to A$20.00 freight charge
To order email jack@southernmodels.com.au
Telephone: 08 8276 7722
Mobile: 041 88 000 53
Speed control circuits
Can you design a speed controller for someone who cannot use the standard Scalextric hand controller?
Download schematics, circuits and purchase ready made PCBs
Download Creo models of the assembled circuits
Eco circuits
Three circuits are needed for the Eco challenge:
- Vehicle control PCB with super capacitor storage
- Charging circuit – uses the Scalextric power supply
- Speed control circuit
There are lots of ways you can manufacture your designs but if you have access to automated manufacture equipment like CNC or rapid prototyping, CreoTM can help you produce very accurate, well finished models.
Careful assembly and setup is very important.
No manufacture equipment?
One of the real benefits of computer controlled manufacture is the accuracy of parts, which is essential to ensure the connection between the gears the drive gears mesh properly. If your school doesn’t have access to laser cutting or CNC, try contacting colleges or universities that offer manufacturing or engineering courses. Manufacturing companies might also be able to help.
Electronic presentations must be submitted by email to info@scalextric4schools.org no later than the end of October 2012.
The Championships will be held in November 2012. Further details soon.
On the day of the championships, teams are allocated times for their race and interviews with judges.
25 lap race times and fastest lap are combined with presentation scores to find the championship winners.
Slot car clubs
Slot car enthusiasts design make and race amazing slot cars. Why not contact your nearest club to find out how they do it?
There are slot car clubs in many urban areas and Slot car enthusiasts design make and race amazing slot cars. Enthusiasts are a great source of advice in designing fast slot cars.
An internet search for “slot car clubs” and your region should find your nearest club. Contact your nearest club to find out how they do it?
