This is a compilation of some of the better HO slot car racing web sites that I have found on the World Wide Web. It is by no means an extensive list, but rather contains some of the very best web sites that I have encountered. This list includes commercial as well as personal web sites dealing specifically with HO slot car racing and collecting.
I have recently added some excellent 1:32 Scale Slot Car Links to this list. If you race or collect 1:32 scale slot cars be sure to visit these informative web sites. I’ve also added links to several 1:32 Scale Dealers specializing in both new and out of production 1:32 scale slot cars.
Scenic Hills Raceway
A simple example of a web site for an HO scale home raceway used for club racing events. Box-stock racing classes and Crash and Burn rules apply.
Slot Car Review
This is a sister site to HO Slot Car Racing. It covers all slot car scales.
eBay Slot Car Auctions
If you are buying or selling HO slot cars, track or accessories you will definitely want to visit this web site on a regular basis. Over the past few years eBay has become the place to buy and sell HO slot cars. If you collect vintage slot cars or just want to see what your current equipment might be worth visit this site.
Dremel Moto-Tools
Dremel makes an extensive line of high-speed tools and accessories that no H.O. slot car racer should be without. If you race or restore H.O. slot cars visit this essential web site.
Micro-Mark
A great source for hard-to-find hobby and model making tools and supplies. I’ve been buying my tools from these folks for many years and have always been very satisfied with their quality and selection.
Radio Shack
A good source for track power and wiring supplies. Their online commercial catalog lists many products and supplies not normally carried in their retail stores.
Woodland Scenics
Woodland Scenics makes an entire line of landscaping materials that are ideal for landscaping your HO Slot Car track. Their landscaping system is easy to use and comes with excellent step-by-step instructions to create authentic landscaping scenes.
Online Metals
This excellent site offers a great selection of metal stock along with Delrin and other plastics suitable for machining.
Small Parts, Inc.
This company has been selling small parts to hobbyists, model builders and engineers for over 30 years. Whether you’re looking for miniature titanium fasteners, micro-fine screening or Styrene sheet stock Small Parts, Inc. has it. They sell all sorts of unique items ideal for slot car racing. They even sell stainless steel capillary tubing for making your own hollow slot car axles. A printed catalog is available free for the asking. It’s full of interesting items and hard to find products. A scratch builder’s dream come true.
Homasote Company
This is where you can learn more about the Homasote sound board products mentioned in several sections of this web site. The site also includes a Where To Buy It page to locate a dealer in your area.
EBCO Products Corporation
EBCO offers a full line of folding banquet table legs as suggested in several sections of this web site. They manufacture high-quality folding legs in several heights and widths, and can also custom build a set to your specification. On-line ordering and fast UPS delivery is available at very reasonable prices.
1:32 Scale Slot Car Links
FLY Car Model
This the official FLY factory web site. Information about all current FLY products is provided. Most of items listed here include nice photos of the products described.
Scalextric USA
This web site is maintained by the North American distributor of Scalextric products. Scalextric USA is also the distributor for FLY slot cars in the United States.
Carrera
This is the official Carrera factory web site. Carrera is an Austrian firm manufacturing high-quality 1:32 and 1:24 scale slot car products.
SCX
This is the official SCX factory web site. Information about all current SCX products as well as scheduled new releases are covered. Most of items listed here include nice photos of the products described.
Fantasy World Toy & Hobby
Fantasy World caters to the 1:32 scale slot car collector and serious racers alike. There web site provides on-line ordering and fast shipping. Fantasy World’s web site is full of good information and hop-up speed tips.
Ninco
This is the official Ninco factory web site. Along with product information regarding current Ninco products, this site maintains an archive of the discontinued and out-of-production cars Ninco has produced in the past.
Slot Italia
Slot Italia manufactures a full line of after-market performance products for 1:32 scale slot cars. Their product line includes the highly respected V12 motor and traction magnets along with precision machined aluminum gears and wheels.
Slot 32
Slot 32 is a West German slot car mail order house specializing in 1:32 scale slot cars, track and accessories. Along with listing most of the popular English and Spanish slot car manufactures, this site offers some very unique West German products. Slot 32 also maintains an archive of discontinued slot car products.
1:32 Scale Slot Cars & Statics
This web site is dedicated to the scale slot car builder. Specializing in scratch building techniques for both bodies and chassis. This site is full of great information for anyone interested in creating custom slot cars and static models. Mark Gussin has assembled an excellent selection of articles focusing on all aspects of scale model building.
Scratch-Built
This web site is dedicated to scratch-built slot car chassis and other related items.
1:32 Scale Dealers
Steve Cannon
Steve often sells 1:32 scale slot cars on eBay, but you can skip that whole mess and deal with him directly. Visit his web site and see what he has available if you don’t want to waste time and money bidding on eBay. Steve is located in the U.K. I’ve bought slot cars from Steve in the past and have been pleased with his service and timely delivery.
Mark Scale
Mark is a collector and dealer located in the U.K. Mark has a good selection of both new and out of production 1:32 scale slot cars. Mark’s web site includes a shopping cart facility for easy purchasing. Payments can be made using any major credit card.
Phil Smith
Phil has an impressive selection of both new and out of production 1:32 scale slot cars. Phil, like so many of the other collectors and dealers listed here, is located in the U.K. Phil accepts payments made with any major credit card.
Traffic GB
Traffic GB deals in both new and out of production 1:32 scale slot cars. Car prices and their condition are clearly noted on their web site. New and out of production slot cars from all of the major manufacturers are available from the U.K. shop. Payments can be made using any of the major credit cards. I’ve purchased several items from Traffic GB and have always been satisfied.
If you know of any other high-quality web sites dedicated to slot car racing or collecting that you think should be included in this list please let me know.