Scalextric Handbook - James May`s Toy Stories
Code No: 23352
Price: $19.95
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Published: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
No. Pages: 128
Dimensions: 13 x 20
Illustrations: 100 colour and B&W illustrations
Description:
Publisher`s notes:
A fascinating look at the history of Scalextric, from the earliest slot cars to the present day.
Tells the amazing story of the world`s longest Scalextric track, built by James May and a team of volunteers as part of the hit BBC2 television series Toy Stories.
James May`s Toy Stories: The Scalextric Handbook examines the development and expansion of Scalextric over the course of half a century`s innovation and improvement, outlining the history of this iconic brand from the first tinplate cars to modern digital control. It also gets to grips with the cutting-edge technology used to design the latest Scalextric cars, explains the elements of good track design and looks at what it takes to be a slot-car champion. Finally the book tells the complete story of James May`s visit to Brooklands, the historic home of British motorsport, when James assembled a team of volunteers to build and race the world's longest Scalextric track.
Publisher`s notes:
A fascinating look at the history of Scalextric, from the earliest slot cars to the present day.
Tells the amazing story of the world`s longest Scalextric track, built by James May and a team of volunteers as part of the hit BBC2 television series Toy Stories.
James May`s Toy Stories: The Scalextric Handbook examines the development and expansion of Scalextric over the course of half a century`s innovation and improvement, outlining the history of this iconic brand from the first tinplate cars to modern digital control. It also gets to grips with the cutting-edge technology used to design the latest Scalextric cars, explains the elements of good track design and looks at what it takes to be a slot-car champion. Finally the book tells the complete story of James May`s visit to Brooklands, the historic home of British motorsport, when James assembled a team of volunteers to build and race the world's longest Scalextric track.
