First introduced in 1957, Scalextric has become one of the industry leaders in slot car racing. Throughout its 65-year history, Scalextric has offered exciting sets, realistic models and more. Slot cars began with basic electric tinplate cars, improving to the current highly detailed plastic models in 1960. What’s more, Scalextric has been evolving with technology over the years, from the on/off power button to the innovative App-based controllers.