What is the difference between smooth surface racing and rough surface racing?
The smooth surface track is a concept from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s when skill was the racer’s edge. No magnets were used to help you stick to the track. Skill and “tweaking” your car to handle better is the name of the game. A skilled racer slides into the curves and powers through the curves “sideways” so as he is coming out of the curve, he is full throttle, tires spinning and a little “fishtail” action for grins! Carrera and Scalextric Sport track is great for skill racing. QUESTION: What is the difference between Carrera, Fly, Ninco, Scalextric and SCX cars. ANSWER: Again, its personal preference. Oakridge prides itself on carrying quality products and Carrera, Fly, Ninco, Scalextric and SCX are all quality products. Carrera cars are nice looking cars with nice detail, especially the American Muscle Cars and the 007 Aston Marton, but require some skill, some “tweaking” with after-market magnets, to race. However, the latest releases of Carrera Corvettes are one of the top choices i
