On your marks\! From slot car classics to digital racing, how much do you know about Scalextric — Britain's favourite racing toy?
📝 10 questions
First question:
In which English county were the first Scalextric sets manufactured in 1956?
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1In which English county were the first Scalextric sets manufactured in 1956?
💡 Hampshire
2What technology did Scalextric introduce in 2004 that allowed up to six cars to race on a two-lane track with lane-changing?
💡 Digital
3What consistent scale has Scalextric maintained for its cars since the Scalex era in 1952?
💡 1:32
4At which toy fair was Scalextric officially unveiled in January 1957?
💡 Harrogate Toy Fair
5On the original 1952 Scalex clockwork cars, how was the motor wound to propel the car forward?
💡 Pulling out the steering wheel
6In May 1961, Scalextric upgraded its controllers from simple on/off knobs to what type of system that allowed graduated speed control?
💡 Handheld trigger systems
7To which company, operating under the name Tri-ang, did B. Fred Francis sell Minimodels Ltd and the Scalextric brand in 1958?
💡 Lines Brothers
8The MG TF was one of the first Scalex models issued in 1952. What material was used for its body due to the complexity of its shape?
💡 Aluminium
9Which Spanish company manufactured Scalextric under licence during the Franco era and later created a distinct international brand called SCX?
💡 EXIN
10In the etymology of the Scalex name, what did the letter x represent?
💡 Secret keyless clockwork mechanism