Celebrate Back to the Future Day Scalextric style With Classic Time Machine Model Available In New Set

Celebrate Today’s Back To The Future Day

Today, 21st October , is Back to the Future Day, the date Marty McFly originally travels to the past, and chance for fans to celebrate the classic sci-fi comedy films – and tomorrow, the legendary actor Christopher Lloyd, who plays Doc Brown in the films, celebrates his birthday. If that wasn’t enough, Scalextric have produced the iconic Time Machine from the films for you to race – all the way back to the 1980s…

Back To The Future Day was first celebrated in 2015, and has seen fans dress up as Marty and Doc, raise money for charity, attend special screenings of the film and even drive real Time Machines – what better way for you to spend the day than sling on your trainers and bodywarmer and race the Scalextric Time Machine round the track?

In the Back to the Future vs Knight Rider Race Set, the sleek and sturdy Time Machine has a working flux capacitor and front and rear lights, and the patented magnatraction system helps the car to stay on the track, with powerful magnets in the chassis provide extra traction and downforce, reducing the amount of skidding and crashing. Combining stylish retro Scalextric branding with the superbly detailed vehicles rigged with cool new functions, the set is packed with an array of amazing features and some seriously fun surprises – all at 88 miles per hour!

Back to the Future vs Knight Rider Race Set (£159.99 RRP) is available to order HERE

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SCALEXTRIC

Production of Scalextric products began in 1957 in Hampshire, England, and 1960 saw the introduction of the plastic range of cars as the tinplate cars ceased. Through the years Scalextric has been owned by companies such as Tri-ang and Rovex Ltd, and in 1971 production of Scalextric and Hornby trains began from Westwood, Margate.

In 1982, an independent company was formed – Hornby Hobbies Ltd (later Hornby Plc) – and during the late-1990s production of Scalextric was transferred to China. The accuracy and detailing of today’s Scalextric models remain second to none.

As the world turned evermore to digital technology, Scalextric was not to be left behind and in 2004 introduced its first fully digital racing set (multi-car racing with lane changing functionality). Scalextric SportWorld was also introduced to allow racers the ability to hook their Scalextric sets up to the internet to create a global community through on-line racing.

Today Scalextric offers a slot car system for all ages. For the younger driver there is ‘My First Scalextric’ which is an easy assemble and operate 1:64 scale track system, this is followed by Micro Scalextric which uses the same track system but with larger layout options including special track features. Then for the more experienced racer there is the commonly recognised and loved traditional 1:32 track system which offers a multitude of car, track and accessory options. More recent developments include ARC, a Scalextric App based race management program and Spark Plug which offers the chance to control your Scalextric Car with your phone or tablet.

About Hornby Hobbies Limited

Hornby Hobbies Limited is a toy and hobby product manufacturer that was founded in the early 1900’s. Hornby Hobbies Limited portfolio of brands include: Hornby – model trains, Scalextric – slot car racing, Airfix – plastic model kits, Humbrol – paints and craft product, and Corgi – die-cast models. In addition to these iconic British brands Hornby Hobbies Limited also owns several in international brands including: Lima, Rivarossi, Jouef, Pocher and Arnold.