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HO (1/64 scale) ready-to-run race set.
Over 55 feet of running track! 8 layouts possible!
AFX Exclusive Limited Edition Ayrton Senna Race Set
Travel back in time to the late 80s and relive the glory of one of Formula One’s most iconic racers with the Brand New Ayrton Senna Race Set only from AFX.
Officially licensed by Senna Brands and Classic Lotus Team, the Limited Edition Ayrton Senna Race Set from AFX is unlike any other set made before.
Features:
Choose from the memorable Lotus cars; the 97T and the 99T and charge through the tracks to channel your inner Senna skills.
Make 8 different track layouts inspired by Senna’s most infamous performances like those at the Monaco and Belgium Grand Prix. The set comes with over 55 running feet of track. The to-scale race layouts boast a massive sprawl with some stretching as wide as 13 feet across.
Ayrton Senna:
In the pantheon of motorsport, few names resonate with the same electric intensity as Ayrton Senna. Fiercely competitive and relentless in his pursuit of perfection, Senna built a legacy as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport.
His passion for racing began in a kart his father built, powered by an old lawnmower engine. It was 1964 in São Paulo, Brazil, and Senna had just turned 4. At 13 he got his first taste of victory racing professionally. His early race career was a barrage of race wins and championships and by 1983 he’d garnered the interest of a small team in England, Formula 1 Team Toleman.
His short but pivotal tenure with Toleman led to his move to Team Lotus in 1985, from which erupted a golden era of racing. His exceptional performances in the innovative black and gold Lotus 97T earned him memorable wins like those at the Portuguese Grand Prix when he outdrove his competitors despite awful weather conditions. Or, at the Monaco Grand Prix where he earned the moniker “King of Monaco.”
Senna’s technical prowess was lauded by engineers who claimed his insight into his car’s performance to be remarkably specific and instrumental in the evolution of F1. In ‘87, Senna took the helm of the Lotus 99T, touting an advanced active suspension system that optimized handling and performance. His continued triumphs said it all; he was a legend in the making.
Senna signed with McLaren in 1988, winning his first world championship at the wheel of the McLaren MP4/4. Though Senna’s partnership with McLaren was marked by intense rivalries with other drivers - all was overshadowed by his world title wins.
But then, on May 1st, 1994, tragedy struck. At just 34 years old, Ayrton Senna’s life was taken in a devastating crash. The world mourned, and Formula 1 racing was forever changed. His insatiable perfectionism and daring spirit defined an entire generation of Formula 1.
To this day, Ayrton Senna is considered across the world to be one of the most iconic F1 drivers to have ever lived.
Contents:
- Mega G+ Cars (2 pcs.)
- 15” Straight Track (16 pcs.)
- 15” Terminal Track (1 pc.)
- 9” Squeeze Track (2 pcs.)
- 6” Straight Track (3 pcs.)
- 3” Straight Track (2 pcs.)
- 3” Radius Hairpin (1 pc.)
- Chicane Track (2 pcs.)
- 9” Radius 1/4 Curve (9 pcs.)
- 18” Radius 1/8 Curve (8 pcs.)
- 15” Radius 1/8 Curve (3 pcs.)
- 12” Radius 1/8 Curve (4 pcs.)
- 9” Radius 1/8 Curve (3 pcs.)
- 6” Radius 1/8 Curve (7 pcs.)
- Tri-Power Pack (1 pc.)
- Bridge Support, Low (3 pcs.)
- 120 Controller (2 pcs.)
- ARMCO Barriers (13 pcs.)
- Catch Fencing (10 pcs.)
- Tune-Up Kit: Track cleaning pad; Pick-up shoes; Springs, etc.
- INSTRUCTIONS
Mega G+ Race System
We wanted wheel to wheel racing, lap after lap, the feel of driving a real car. But we couldn’t do it by just changing the chassis. We had to create a whole new system…Made up of our new Mega G+ Chassis, Upgraded AFX120 Controllers and Exclusive Tri-Power Pack, the Mega G+ Race System is the perfect balance of grip and speed. With decades of slot car innovation and over a year of experimentation, this is the best out of the box slot car system you can buy.
Mega G+ Chassis Features:
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FN20 Advanced Power Unit: lighter, smoother, quieter, more consistent and uses 33% less energy than Mega-G
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Weight: Up to 35% lighter than any other HO chassis, 5% lighter than Mega-G
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Shape: Lowest, narrowest chassis ever made for much more realistic bodies
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Pick-Up Shoes: Stronger, follows rail better for consistent power
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Center of Gravity: Lowest of all competitors to corner with confidence
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Wheelbase: Longest available – Better proportioned bodies
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Guide Pin: AFX Exclusive extra long tapered guide pin keeps the car on track longer
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Ground Effects Magnets: Level 30 Neodymium – Stays glued to the track
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Chassis Material: Super durable Nylatron has just enough flex
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Brushes: High carbon power unit brushes last longer than composite brushes
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New Redundant Power Transfer System: Maintains consistent power supply to motor for improved durability and drivability