Scalextric sets have evolved to digital
Scalextric have created sections of track that allow you to change lane. This simple operation is done from the hand controller with a button on the top of the hand controller, you hold the button prior to reaching the section of track that you want to change lane on and once you car arrives it will simply move to the correct rail. There are many lane change sections of track that you can add to your track such as straight lane change where both lanes can move to the other in an x shaped section of track. Other Scalextric digital track is radius 2 curves either going left or right and then there is the option of in to out or out to in. These track sections are great for leading cars to the correct lane for the last type of track which is Pit lanes. You can branch of the two standard lanes in to a pit lane. The pit lane sections of track can combine to allow 1, 3 or 4 lanes of racing for your cars. ÷ The combinations are almost endless and due to only needing two lanes this helps keep the overall space required for your layout to be relatively small compared to standard 4-8 lane tracks where you need a vast area to lay your track down.Digital racing is best enjoyed on a fast non technical track where the cars are all travelling quickly and lane change sections of track should be placed at about 1 second interval around the track. To get the most fun from the racing.
Other digital track sections can be purchased such as the obligatory lap counter and also the pit lane game. The Scalextric pit lane game C7041 allows a new type of racing to occur. The object of the game is to extinguish all the lights on the game. The lights will flash calling you in to the pits and you have 6 seconds to stop in the pit box to remove a light from your board. If you do not make the stop in time then a light will be added. The winner is the first to extinguish all lights. This game is best used in conjunction with the lap counter to ensure everyone is racing hard and the winner can only be crowned when they are leading the race and only then can they extinguish their last remaining light.