The excitement and drama of auto racing comes to your living room in the real-life action game known as slot car racing. A fully sensory experience complete with nail-biting overtakes, high-speed crashes, and to-the-line finishes, this classic 1960s hobby is making a comeback for a new generation.
Written by competitive slot car racer and enthusiast Carlo Tonalezzi, A Day at the Slot Car Races is the definitive history of and guide to slot car racing. Follow the rise of the hobby in the mid-twentieth century, the conspiracy theories behind its decline in popularity, and its resurgence with modern advances in technology. Make the most of your own racing journey with tips and techniques for choosing a track and equipment, setting up your cars, and organizing a racing club.
Complete with exclusive phots and interviews with top industry moguls, A Day at the Slot Car Races is a must-have for veteran racers and beginners alike.
Forward by John Cukras.
Paperback, 294 pages. 8.5 x 11.
Published by Bowker, 2018.
ISBN-10: 0996557245.
ISBN-13: 978-0996557245.