Scalextric has been involved in several Guinness World Records over the years, often related to the size of tracks or the speed of the cars used.
What is the longest Scalextric Track?
2.953 miles (4.752 kilometres)
This event broke the Guinness World Record for the longest ever Scalextric track in the world. It was built by James May and 300 volunteers at Brooklands, UK, on 16 August 2009 and intended to measure the original 2.75 miles (4.43 km) of the original Brooklands circuit. But because of the need to navigate modern features that block the original course it actually was 2.95 miles (4.75 km) in length.
The winner completed the circuit in just over two and a half hours. Organizers had expected it to take a maximum of 30 minutes.
What is the longest non-stop duration of a slot car?
866 hours 44 minutes 54 seconds
A Scalextric Jaguar XJ8 ran non-stop over a distance of 1771 miles (2850.39km) from 2 May to 7 June 1989. The event was organized by the Rev. Bryan G. Apps and church members of Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset UK.
What is the fastest speed of a Scalextric car / slot car model?
30.94 mph
The fastest slot car was a Scalextric Honda F1, that reached a scale speed of 983.88 mph (1,583.4 scale kph) when it was controlled by Dallas Campbell of The Gadget Show at the Chatsworth Rally Show, Chatsworth, UK, on 6 June 2008.
What is the furthest distance a 1:32 slot car has travelled in 24 hours?
305.949 miles (492.364 km)
On 5-6 July 1986, under the rules of the B.S.C.R.A (British Slot Car Racing Association), the North London Society of Model Engineers team at the ARRA club in Southport UK, achieved the record using a Rondeau M482C Group C Sports car, built by Ian Fisher. Other team members were Chris James, Alan Lucas, Paul Harwood and Paul Martin.
