Slot Magazine

Slot | 015 Nov / Dec

FEATURES
18 COMPETITION
WIN ‘A DAY AT THE RACES’ book,
worth £19.49. We have a copy of
this book, signed by the author ‘Slot
Car Superstar’ Carlo Tonalezzi, to
give away.
20 HEAD TO HEAD
Modern versions of an old classic
let you step back in time and enjoy
some classis racing. Is the Cheetah
still a great slot car?
30 FORMULA E : FULL SIZE ELECTRIC
RACING CARS
Colin Spinner went to Donington
to see full size cars using electric
motors. Are there comparisons with
slot cars?
36 MONTE CARLO AS YOU HAVE
NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
Canadian reader Peter McGilton has
built a stunning replica to race on.
We think this is outstanding – what
do you think?
58 THE ART OF SLOT PHOTOGRAPHY
Our cover picture was done by
Japanese photographer and slot
racer Yunichi Kimura. Have a look
at some of his other atmospheric
shots and see how your slot cars
could look.
62 FORD ESCORTS THROUGH THE AGES
A look back at the family history of
Ford Escort slot cars – how do they
rate with the new Escort RS2000
MK2 we review in this issue?

REVIEWS
10 FORD ESCORT RS2000 MK2
The Droop-Snoot Escort was a hit with
anyone who wanted a fast and fun road
car that could be used competitively.
How does the slot car compare?
16 CARRERA FORMULA E CARS
The world-wide racing series comes to
the slot tracks courtesy of Carrera. The
FIA would be impressed.
54 A DAY AT THE RACES: BOOK REVIEW
One man’s story of a special day racing
and the characters and cars at his club.
WORKSHOPS
46 BUILDING A WOODEN DIGITAL
TRACK
Lee Thorndike has managed to
combine the smoothness and variety
of corners a wooden track offers with
the excitement of racing multiple cars.
See how he managed the technical bits
like lane changing, and how to manage
Pace Cars.
52 GLITTERBUG – ANOTHER
UNUSUAL TONY DAVEY PROJECT
Remember the fantasy custom cars with
weird characters that were popular in the
1960s? Tony Davey has built a modern
car on an old theme.
RACE REPORTS
& EVENTS

The World’s only dedicated magazine for slot racing covering all areas of the slot hobby from starting at home with your first set to racing at the world championships!

Slot is jam packed with articles on how to build your own layouts, extend your home track, make your cars faster and build incredible layouts.
We also cover the latest releases from Scalextric, Carrera, Ninco and SX plus all the other manufaturers. For up to date daily news and offer see our website:

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In each issue we have race reports from around the world – the very latest tests of new sets back-to-back and hints and tips from the top drivers. Also win prizes in our competitions to win the latest sets and cars!

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2 Customer Reviews

Great Mag!!!! Reviewed November 29, 2018 SUBSCRIBER

Always a great read when I can pick it up in WHSmith. Great articles and advice..... Decided to purchase digital online version so I don't have to travel to WHSmith (12 miles)

slot magazine Reviewed December 30, 2014

Absolutely brilliant magazine, loved scalextric and ninto growing up, this is totally brilliant, good reviews I personally would like a section on real beginners where to go who to speak to chassis ideas reasons for different types etc.
only downside nowhere locally to go watch or compete??

Slot | 015 Nov / Dec

FEATURES
18 COMPETITION
WIN ‘A DAY AT THE RACES’ book,
worth £19.49. We have a copy of
this book, signed by the author ‘Slot
Car Superstar’ Carlo Tonalezzi, to
give away.
20 HEAD TO HEAD
Modern versions of an old classic
let you step back in time and enjoy
some classis racing. Is the Cheetah
still a great slot car?
30 FORMULA E : FULL SIZE ELECTRIC
RACING CARS
Colin Spinner went to Donington
to see full size cars using electric
motors. Are there comparisons with
slot cars?
36 MONTE CARLO AS YOU HAVE
NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
Canadian reader Peter McGilton has
built a stunning replica to race on.
We think this is outstanding – what
do you think?
58 THE ART OF SLOT PHOTOGRAPHY
Our cover picture was done by
Japanese photographer and slot
racer Yunichi Kimura. Have a look
at some of his other atmospheric
shots and see how your slot cars
could look.
62 FORD ESCORTS THROUGH THE AGES
A look back at the family history of
Ford Escort slot cars – how do they
rate with the new Escort RS2000
MK2 we review in this issue?

REVIEWS
10 FORD ESCORT RS2000 MK2
The Droop-Snoot Escort was a hit with
anyone who wanted a fast and fun road
car that could be used competitively.
How does the slot car compare?
16 CARRERA FORMULA E CARS
The world-wide racing series comes to
the slot tracks courtesy of Carrera. The
FIA would be impressed.
54 A DAY AT THE RACES: BOOK REVIEW
One man’s story of a special day racing
and the characters and cars at his club.
WORKSHOPS
46 BUILDING A WOODEN DIGITAL
TRACK
Lee Thorndike has managed to
combine the smoothness and variety
of corners a wooden track offers with
the excitement of racing multiple cars.
See how he managed the technical bits
like lane changing, and how to manage
Pace Cars.
52 GLITTERBUG – ANOTHER
UNUSUAL TONY DAVEY PROJECT
Remember the fantasy custom cars with
weird characters that were popular in the
1960s? Tony Davey has built a modern
car on an old theme.
RACE REPORTS
& EVENTS

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

You'll never miss an issue

You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year

Money-back guarantee

You'll receive 6 issues during a 1 year Slot magazine print subscription.

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Slot | 015 Nov / Dec

FEATURES
18 COMPETITION
WIN ‘A DAY AT THE RACES’ book,
worth £19.49. We have a copy of
this book, signed by the author ‘Slot
Car Superstar’ Carlo Tonalezzi, to
give away.
20 HEAD TO HEAD
Modern versions of an old classic
let you step back in time and enjoy
some classis racing. Is the Cheetah
still a great slot car?
30 FORMULA E : FULL SIZE ELECTRIC
RACING CARS
Colin Spinner went to Donington
to see full size cars using electric
motors. Are there comparisons with
slot cars?
36 MONTE CARLO AS YOU HAVE
NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
Canadian reader Peter McGilton has
built a stunning replica to race on.
We think this is outstanding – what
do you think?
58 THE ART OF SLOT PHOTOGRAPHY
Our cover picture was done by
Japanese photographer and slot
racer Yunichi Kimura. Have a look
at some of his other atmospheric
shots and see how your slot cars
could look.
62 FORD ESCORTS THROUGH THE AGES
A look back at the family history of
Ford Escort slot cars – how do they
rate with the new Escort RS2000
MK2 we review in this issue?

REVIEWS
10 FORD ESCORT RS2000 MK2
The Droop-Snoot Escort was a hit with
anyone who wanted a fast and fun road
car that could be used competitively.
How does the slot car compare?
16 CARRERA FORMULA E CARS
The world-wide racing series comes to
the slot tracks courtesy of Carrera. The
FIA would be impressed.
54 A DAY AT THE RACES: BOOK REVIEW
One man’s story of a special day racing
and the characters and cars at his club.
WORKSHOPS
46 BUILDING A WOODEN DIGITAL
TRACK
Lee Thorndike has managed to
combine the smoothness and variety
of corners a wooden track offers with
the excitement of racing multiple cars.
See how he managed the technical bits
like lane changing, and how to manage
Pace Cars.
52 GLITTERBUG – ANOTHER
UNUSUAL TONY DAVEY PROJECT
Remember the fantasy custom cars with
weird characters that were popular in the
1960s? Tony Davey has built a modern
car on an old theme.
RACE REPORTS
& EVENTS

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your device each month

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

You'll never miss an issue

You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year

You'll receive 6 issues during a 1 year Slot magazine subscription.

Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.

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However for iOS we recommend an iPad 2 (2nd gen)/iPhone 3 or better for performance and stability. Earlier models with lower processor and RAM specifications may experience slower page rendering and occasional app crashes which are outside of our control.

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Shipping is included in the price for all subscriptions, single issues, bookazines and merchandise products on Pocketmags. The prices you see are the prices you pay, we do not add additional shipping costs during the checkout. We deliver to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States of America and the Rest of the World.

Shipping Times

All prices for magazine and some newspaper subscriptions listed on Pocketmags include free delivery.

The deliveries are handled by each of our publishing partners. The great thing about a subscription is that in most cases you will receive the issue before it goes on sale in the shops!

Your subscription is most likely to start with the next available issue. The delivery date is determined by the date that you placed your order and the print date of the next available issue.

If you are concerned about a delivery, please contact the publisher of your subscription directly. Alternatively, you can contact us and we will provide you with the details for the publisher.

For weekly publications please allow up to two to four weeks for your first delivery.

For monthly publications please allow up to four to six weeks for your first delivery, although some publishers may have longer lead times.

For bi-monthly publications please allow up to six to eight weeks for your first delivery.

For international delivery and Magazine from Abroad please allow up to ten to twelve weeks for your first delivery.

Slot | 015 Nov / Dec

FEATURES
18 COMPETITION
WIN ‘A DAY AT THE RACES’ book,
worth £19.49. We have a copy of
this book, signed by the author ‘Slot
Car Superstar’ Carlo Tonalezzi, to
give away.
20 HEAD TO HEAD
Modern versions of an old classic
let you step back in time and enjoy
some classis racing. Is the Cheetah
still a great slot car?
30 FORMULA E : FULL SIZE ELECTRIC
RACING CARS
Colin Spinner went to Donington
to see full size cars using electric
motors. Are there comparisons with
slot cars?
36 MONTE CARLO AS YOU HAVE
NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
Canadian reader Peter McGilton has
built a stunning replica to race on.
We think this is outstanding – what
do you think?
58 THE ART OF SLOT PHOTOGRAPHY
Our cover picture was done by
Japanese photographer and slot
racer Yunichi Kimura. Have a look
at some of his other atmospheric
shots and see how your slot cars
could look.
62 FORD ESCORTS THROUGH THE AGES
A look back at the family history of
Ford Escort slot cars – how do they
rate with the new Escort RS2000
MK2 we review in this issue?

REVIEWS
10 FORD ESCORT RS2000 MK2
The Droop-Snoot Escort was a hit with
anyone who wanted a fast and fun road
car that could be used competitively.
How does the slot car compare?
16 CARRERA FORMULA E CARS
The world-wide racing series comes to
the slot tracks courtesy of Carrera. The
FIA would be impressed.
54 A DAY AT THE RACES: BOOK REVIEW
One man’s story of a special day racing
and the characters and cars at his club.
WORKSHOPS
46 BUILDING A WOODEN DIGITAL
TRACK
Lee Thorndike has managed to
combine the smoothness and variety
of corners a wooden track offers with
the excitement of racing multiple cars.
See how he managed the technical bits
like lane changing, and how to manage
Pace Cars.
52 GLITTERBUG – ANOTHER
UNUSUAL TONY DAVEY PROJECT
Remember the fantasy custom cars with
weird characters that were popular in the
1960s? Tony Davey has built a modern
car on an old theme.
RACE REPORTS
& EVENTS

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

You'll never miss an issue

You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year

Money-back guarantee

You'll receive 6 issues during a 1 year Slot magazine print subscription.

Shipping Information

Shipping is included in the price for all subscriptions, single issues, bookazines and merchandise products on Pocketmags. The prices you see are the prices you pay, we do not add additional shipping costs during the checkout. We deliver to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States of America and the Rest of the World.

Shipping Times

All prices for magazine and some newspaper subscriptions listed on Pocketmags include free delivery.

The deliveries are handled by each of our publishing partners. The great thing about a subscription is that in most cases you will receive the issue before it goes on sale in the shops!

Your subscription is most likely to start with the next available issue. The delivery date is determined by the date that you placed your order and the print date of the next available issue.

If you are concerned about a delivery, please contact the publisher of your subscription directly. Alternatively, you can contact us and we will provide you with the details for the publisher.

For weekly publications please allow up to two to four weeks for your first delivery.

For monthly publications please allow up to four to six weeks for your first delivery, although some publishers may have longer lead times.

For bi-monthly publications please allow up to six to eight weeks for your first delivery.

For international delivery and Magazine from Abroad please allow up to ten to twelve weeks for your first delivery.