Types of slot cars - Overview

Hardbody NASCAR

• 1/25 scale

• Bodies from model kits adapted to custom chassis or modified retail chassis.

• Largest slot car being raced

• Advantages – realistic, a true scale slot car.

• Disadvantage – top heavy, hard to drive for beginners.

FCR Parma NASCAR

• 1/24 quasi scale

• 4.5” wheelbase

• bodies made of clear Lexan, painted inside with lacquer based paint.

• Chassis made of brass, very simple inline design.

• Advantages – almost scale, regarded as a slot car. Gets attention

• Disadvantage – simple design doesn't handle well, slow motors only.

Flexicar

production slot car

• 1/25 quasi scale

• 4” wheelbase

• bodies made of clear Lexan, painted inside with lacquer based paint.

• Stamped steal chassis, usually 2 piece.

• Most popular slot car ever

• Advantages – simple design, easy to drive, durable, affordable

• Disadvantages – look remotely like a car, not scale, no prestige

Professional semi-scale open slot car

• 1/25 quasi scale

• bodies made of clear Lexan, painted inside with lacquer based paint.

• Elaborate diamond cut chassis $$$

• highest technology motors

• very fast, requires experienced driver and commercial track.

• Advantages – fastest non wing slot car. Driver is respected

• Disadvantages – very expensive, must travel to big events to race.