HO Slot Car Racing


Tomy AFX Mega-G Dallara DP01 I have been racing and collecting HO scale slot cars since the 1960's, when I purchased my first Aurora Model Motoring set as a young boy. The Ford GT-40 and Lola GT that came with that original Aurora Model Motoring set are long gone now, but my love for the hobby continues to this day.

I sell a complete line of slot cars, parts, race sets, track and accessories for all major brands including; Tomy, Aurora, Tyco, Auto World, BSRT and Life-Like.

About fifteen years ago I decided to build a dedicated 4-lane HO slot car track, a complete landscaped layout with pit lanes and a large paddock area to display my growing collection of slot cars. Since then I have built several other racing circuits and continue to add to my collection of HO scale race cars.

This web site is an ongoing project of mine. New sections that focus on HO Slot Car Racing, Collecting, Restoration and Track Layout Design will be added over the upcoming months. If you have suggestions for additional content please feel free to contact me.

So whether you're just getting started or have been racing slot cars for years there's sure to be something here for you. Along with carrying all of the major brands of slot cars, track and parts I also sell several after-market products lines such as; Parma controllers, Astron power supplies, BSRT high-performance parts, track landscaping supplies, buildings, Lexan bodies, tools and much more.

To make things easy to find, information is organized in nine main categories with relevant pages displayed below each category heading. The narrow scrolling window on the left allows you to quickly find the information you're looking for. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page is also a good place to start.

At the very bottom of each page you'll find a small print hyperlink. You can use this command to print a hardcopy of those pages that interest you.



New Tomy Mega-G Classics

Tomy has just introduced two more GT racing classics. Both run on the new Mega-G slot car chassis. The level of detail as remarkable, right down to the detailed interior.


Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Silver #7 - MG $33.99
Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Silver #7 - MG
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Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe Blue #6 - MG $33.99
Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe Blue #6 - MG
Tomy 70341

  


NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters

NHRA Top Fuel Dragster Auto World does it again! NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters are Auto World's latest slot car release. These are an all-new design, employing AW's 4-Gear Specialty chassis. Last year's successful launch of the John Force Dragway race set is followed this Christmas season with 4 spectacular NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters.

These new slot cars are sure to be a hit with slot car racers; veteran and novice alike. Try a pair of these rails and see what all the fun is about, or buy all 4 models. These are sure to become collectable.

I sell the entire line of Auto World slot cars including these latest NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters.


NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - Al-Anabi $26.99
NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - Al-Anabi
Auto World 245.01

  

NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - Copart $26.99
NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - Copart
Auto World 245.02

  

NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - Fram $26.99
NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - Fram
Auto World 245.03

  

NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - U.S. Army $26.99
NHRA Top Fuel Dragster - U.S. Army
Auto World 245.04

  

View NHRA Top Fuel Dragster  4-Pack - R7 in Pop-Up Window NHRA Top Fuel Dragster 4-Pack - R7 $99.99

The 4-Pack includes one of each of the 4 cars listed above.

Note: A pair of Slip-on Silicone Drag Slicks will improve traction out of the hole and reduce run times over the factory stock rubber slicks.

  A/FX Dragster - Silicones (Pair) $3.79

Dodge Fever

Auto World Dodge Fever Release 9 R9 Dodge Fever continues with Auto World's XTraction Release 9. Following the successful Mopar Mania series several years ago, Dodge Fever returns with a stunning lineup of Mopar Muscle!

Each car in this 12-car set comes fitted to an X-Traction Ultra-G chassis, packaged in an attractive Jewel Display Case.

Six Dodge models in all, in two colors each. The X-Traction Ultra-G chassis includes a removable Neodymium Button Magnet at the rear to improve cornering and handling performance.


New Life-Like NASCAR Cup Cars Arrive!

Life-Like has added five new NASCAR Sprint Cup Cars to their fall line-up. You can see the complete selection of Life-Like NASCAR Sprint Cup Cars on the Life-Like Slot Cars page.

New NASCAR Cup Cars

View NASCAR - Lowes #48 - 2011 in Pop-Up Window NASCAR - Lowes #48 - 2011 $22.99
View NASCAR - National Guard #88 - 2011 in Pop-Up Window NASCAR - National Guard #88 - 2011 $22.99
View NASCAR - GoDaddy #5 - 2011 in Pop-Up Window NASCAR - GoDaddy #5 - 2011 $22.99
View NASCAR - Amp #88 - 2011 in Pop-Up Window NASCAR - Amp #88 - 2011 $22.99
View NASCAR - AARP #24 - 2011 in Pop-Up Window NASCAR - AARP #24 - 2011 $22.99

More American Muscle!

Life-Like is keeping the American Muscle Car wars fueled with a new Ford v. Chevy Twin-Pack. The Ford Mustang GT faces off against the Chevy Camaro SS! You can see all the of Life-Like slot cars available on the Life-Like Slot Cars page.

Life-Like Ford Mustand & Chevy Camaro
View Ford vs. Chevy - Mustang & Camaro in Pop-Up Window Ford vs. Chevy - Mustang & Camaro $39.99


Auto World ThunderJet500 Release 7 In Stock!

Auto World T-Jet Release 7-A The latest Auto World ThunderJet 500 release is here. These T-Jets come complete with AW's new Ultra-G chassis. This chassis includes a small removable Neodymium button traction magnet at the rear for better handling and cornering.

Auto World T-Jet Release 7-B This new release includes a number of Chevy models along with the popular VW Beetle and Buick Riviera. See them all on the Auto World page.


Mega-G LeMans Prototypes in Stock!

LeMans Prototypes

Tomy's Mega-G LeMans Prototypes have arrived! Both the Audi R10 and Peugeot 908 LMP 2-car factory team's sports cars are available on the new Tomy AFX Mega-G chassis.

These beautifully detailed cars come mounted on the Tomy AFX Mega-G Long Wheelbase (LWB) 1.7 chassis. See the Tomy AFX Cars page for all of the new Tomy AFX Mega-G slot cars currently available.

View Tomy AFX Audi R10 2008 - #1 - MG in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Audi R10 2008 - #1 - MG $33.99
View Tomy AFX Audi R10 2008 - #3 - MG in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Audi R10 2008 - #3 - MG $33.99

View Tomy AFX Peugeot 908 2008 - #7 - MG in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Peugeot 908 2008 - #7 - MG $33.99
View Tomy AFX Peugeot 908 2008 - #8 - MG in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Peugeot 908 2008 - #8 - MG $33.99

View Tomy AFX LeMans Prototype 4-Pack in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX LeMans Prototype 4-Pack $129.99

The 4-Pack includes one of each of the 4 cars listed above.


Tomy AFX Mega-G Repair Parts - In Stock!

Tomy AFX Mega-G Rolling Chassis Replacement parts for the new Tomy AFX Mega-G chassis are now available!

Along with Tune-Up Kits and Pick-Up Shoes, you now can also purchase box-stock motors, brushes, springs and tubes.

See the Tomy AFX Parts page for details.



NHRA John Force Pro Racing Dragway

This is perhaps the coolest thing to happen in HO slot car racing this year. Snowstorms in Indiana delayed delivery for Christmas, but the NHRA John Force Pro Racing Dragway and eight new NHRA Pro Stock and Funny Cars are now here, and they're going fast!

NHRA John Force Pro Racing Dragway

This is a fully functioning NHRA Drag Strip in a box. Two Castrol GTX Funny Cars driven by John Force and his daughter Ashley are included in this Tomy track-compatible race set.

View NHRA John Force Pro Racing Dragway in Pop-Up Window NHRA John Force Pro Racing Dragway $139.99

John & Ashley Force This complete turn-key dragway set includes everything you'll need to stage your own NHRA drag races at home:

John & Ashley Force NHRA Funny Cars
A Working LED Christmas Tree
In-Track Foul Light Sensors
Electronic Finish Gate w/ Win Indicators
12 Feet of Tomy-Style Track
Power Pack & Variable-Speed Controllers


A 1:64 Scale Quarter Mile is actually 20.625 Feet in length, not the 12 foot run that Auto World supplied with its race set, but because they used Tomy style track you can easily make it a true scale 1/4 mile by simply purchasing seven (7) sections of Tomy A/FX 15" straight track to recreate a full 1/4 mile drag strip if you have the room.

  Tomy AFX Dragway Extension 7x15" $26.95

NHRA Pro Stock & Funny Cars
Auto World NHRA Pro Stock & Funny Cars R3

Auto World has also released eight NHRA Pro Stock and Funny Cars to complete this season's new Drag Racing Set. Each car comes complete with an Auto World 4-Gear racing chassis. These cars will run on Auto World's Drag Strip as well as any HO scale road course or oval speedway.


  NHRA Funny Car - NAPA $29.99 Temporarily Out of Stock
  NHRA Funny Car - Valvoline $29.99
  NHRA Funny Car - GTX - John Force $29.99
  NHRA Funny Car - GTX - Ashley Force $29.99
  NHRA Funny Car - AAA Auto Club $29.99

  NHRA ProStock - Nitro Fish $29.99
  NHRA ProStock - Jegs $29.99 Temporarily Out of Stock
  NHRA ProStock - Summit $29.99 Temporarily Out of Stock

  NHRA ProStock/Funny Car 8-Pack R3 $179.99

     8-Packs include one each of the eight Pro Stock & Funny Cars pictured above.


More NHRA Pro Stock & Funny Cars
Auto World NHRA Pro Stock & Funny Cars R6

Auto World has released a second set of NHRA Pro Stock and Funny Cars in new race team liveries. Each car comes complete with an Auto World 4-Gear racing chassis. These cars will run on Auto World's Drag Strip as well as any HO scale road course or oval speedway.

  NHRA Funny Car - John Force Castrol $26.99
  NHRA Funny Car - Brand Source $26.99
  NHRA Funny Car - Castrol GTX $26.99
  NHRA Funny Car - LRS $26.99
  NHRA Funny Car - Quick Lane $26.99
  NHRA Funny Car - DieHard $26.99

  NHRA Pro Stock - Service Central $26.99
  NHRA Pro Stock - Kendall Oil $26.99

  NHRA ProStock/Funny Car 8-Pack R6 $179.99

     8-Packs include one each of the eight Pro Stock & Funny Cars pictured above.



New - Tomy AFX Formula Mega-G Cars!

Tomy has just released 5 new AFX Mega-G Formula slot car models. All five are now in stock and ready to ship. These new cars come fitted to the new Tomy AFX Long Wheelbase (LWB) Mega-G Chassis. A twin pack is available for additional savings.

See the Tomy AFX Cars page for all of the new Tomy AFX Mega-G slot cars currently available.


Tomy AFX Formula Pro One #1 - MG $29.99
Tomy AFX Formula Pro One #1 - MG
Tomy 70312

  

Tomy AFX Formula Hornet #4 - MG $29.99
Tomy AFX Formula Hornet #4 - MG
Tomy 70313

  

Tomy AFX Formula Flow #7 - MG $29.99
Tomy AFX Formula Flow #7 - MG
Tomy 70310

  

Tomy AFX Formula Full Tilt #11 - MG $29.99
Tomy AFX Formula Full Tilt #11 - MG
Tomy 70309

  

Tomy AFX Formula AmJet #29 - MG $29.99
Tomy AFX Formula AmJet #29 - MG
Tomy 70311

  

Tomy AFX Formula Twin-Pack - MG $54.99
Tomy AFX Formula Twin-Pack - MG
Tomy 70314

  



New - Life-Like American Muscle Cars

Life-Like's new Chevy Camaro and Mustang GT muscle cars have arrived just in time for Christmas. These two new body shells come fitted on Life-Like's Fast Tracker Maxx Traxx™ chassis.

These cars feature an improved tire profile for gripping the track, traction magnets for higher cornering speeds, a new micro-balanced axle for a smoother ride, center magnets for all-over control, a custom armature for horsepower and precision windings for acceleration.

Chevy and Ford fans alike will love these new slot cars from Life-Like.

Life-Like 2010 Mustang GT - Blue $29.99
Life-Like 2010 Mustang GT - Blue
Life-Like 9098

  

Life-Like 2010 Camaro - Orange $29.99
Life-Like 2010 Camaro - Orange
Life-Like 9099

  


New - Mega-G Rolling Chassis & Pickups

Tomy AFX Mega-G Rolling Chassis The Mega-G chassis is available in two (2) configurations; a short wheelbase (SWB) chassis for GT and stock car body shells and a long wheelbase (LWB) for Formula 1 and IndyCars.

Tomy AFX SWB Rolling chassis includes a GT Body Clip that allows any previous Tomy A/FX body shell as well vintage Aurora A/FX bodies to be mounted to this new state-of-the-art chassis design.

A rolling chassis is a complete running slot car, simply snap an existing Tomy or Aurora A/FX body shell onto the chassis and you're ready to go racing!

View Tomy Mega-G SWB/GT Rolling Chassis in Pop-Up Window Tomy Mega-G SWB/GT Rolling Chassis $19.99
  Tomy Mega-G LWB/F1 Rolling Chassis $19.99

Replacement Pickup Shoes for the new Tomy AFX Mega-G chassis are also available. Tomy AFX Mega-G Pickup Shoes are sold in packages of 3 pair for both the Short Wheelbase (SWB) GT and stock cars as well as the Long Wheelbase (LWB) Formula 1/IndyCar models.

  Tomy Mega-G SWB/GT Pickups (3 Pair) $5.99
  Tomy Mega-G LWB/F1 Pickups (3 Pair) $5.99

NEW - Tomy AFX Mega-G Tune-Up Kits

Tomy AFX Mega-G Tune-Up Kit

Tomy AFX has released Tune-Up Kits for their new line of Mega G Slot Cars.

These tune-up kits include the most commonly required replacement parts needed to keep the Mega-G chassis operating at their best.

Individual Tomy AFX Mega-G repair parts will be made available in early 2010, but for right now the only spare parts available are those included in these new Tune-Up Kits.

Each Mega-G Tune-Up Kit includes the following items:

  • Pick-Up Shoes (LWB) (Pair)
  • Pick-Up Shoes (SWB) (Pair)
  • Pick-Up Shoe Springs (4)
  • Guide Pin
  • 7T Motor Pinion Gear
  • Rear Axle Assembly w/ 25T Crown Gear
  • Rear Wheels (Pair)
  • Rear Tires (Pair)
  • View Tomy AFX Mega-G Tune-Up Kit in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Mega-G Tune-Up Kit $6.99

    Tomy AFX Mega G Champ Cars are Back!

    Tomy's new Mega-g Champ Cars are back in stock. Due to licensing issues however the Red Bull #21 car will no longer be available. These are Tomy's best RTR slot cars; They're smooth, fast and quiet!



    Tomy AFX Champ Car #3 - MG $33.99
    Tomy AFX Champ Car #3 - MG
    Tomy 9066

      

    Tomy AFX Champ Car #5 - MG $33.99
    Tomy AFX Champ Car #5 - MG
    Tomy 9068

      

    Tomy AFX Champ Car #14 - MG $33.99
    Tomy AFX Champ Car #14 - MG
    Tomy 9069

      

    The silicone tires listed below will slip right on the standard rear wheels of the new Mega G chassis to improve traction and handling.


      BSRT Black Silicone Tires (Pair) $4.00

    Tomy AFX Mega-G Super International In Stock!

    Tomy AFX Super International Race Set The new Tomy AFX Mega-G Super International Race Set is now in stock. The set now includes four of the new Tomy AFX Mega-G slot cars. The track inventory remains the same.

    This is still the best value in HO slot car racing. Plenty of layouts, an enormous amount of track and four of the new ultra-fast Mega-G F1/IndyCars.



    Tomy AFX 4-Lane Super International $199.99
    Tomy AFX 4-Lane Super International
    Tomy 71241

      


    NEW - Tomy AFX Super G+Plus Jel Claws

    Tomy AFX SG+ Jel Claws Jel Claws are a new high-performance rear tire designed to fit any Tomy AFX Super G+Plus chassis. These tires can be fitted directly to the factory flanged-hub used on the Tomy SG+ chassis.

    A pair of these rear tires will do more to improve the performance of a box-stock Tomy SG+ slot car than any other single performance upgrade you can perform.

    I stock a full line of Jel Claws for all of the popular slot car chassis. See the Tires page for a complete listing.


    View Tomy AFX SG+ Jel Claw Rears (Pair) in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX SG+ Jel Claw Rears (Pair) $2.29
    View Tomy AFX SG+ Jel Claw Rear (5 Pair) in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX SG+ Jel Claw Rear (5 Pair) $8.99


    NEW - Auto World X-Traction Release 8

    Auto World X-Traction Ultra-G Release 8 The new Auto World X-Traction Release is here! These are some of Auto World's most popular body styles in all-new color schemes.

    Each car in this new 12-car set comes complete with an X-Traction Ultra-G chassis and is packaged in an attractive Jewel Display Case.

    Auto World X-Traction Ultra-G Release 8 The AW X-Traction Ultra-G chassis is a standard X-Traction chassis with a removable Neodymium Button Magnet at the rear of the chassis to improve cornering and handling performance.



    Mega-G Ford GT40 Collection Arrives

    Mega-G SWB Chassis Tomy is producing a short wheelbase version of its popular Mega-G slot car chassis that accepts any Tomy or Aurora A/FX body other than Formula 1/IndyCar open wheel racers.

    The Ford GT40 collection is the first of what will be many Mega-G sportscar and GTP releases in the coming months on the new Mega-G Short Wheelbase (SWB) chassis.

    The Ford GT40 racecars below are shown on the old-style SRT style chassis and wheels. Cars shipped actually have Short Wheelbase Mega-G Chassis and detailed wheels and tires.


    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #1 - MG $27.99
    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #1 - MG
    Tomy 71245

      

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Black #2 - MG $27.99
    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Black #2 - MG
    Tomy 71246

      

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Red #3 - MG $27.99
    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Red #3 - MG
    Tomy 71247

      

    Tomy AFX Mega-G Clear Series

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Yellow #8 - MG $32.99
    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Yellow #8 - MG
    Tomy 71249

      

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #6 - MG $32.99
    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #6 - MG
    Tomy 71248

      

    Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe Red #59 - MG $32.99
    Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe Red #59 - MG
    Tomy 71250

      

    Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe Silver - MG $29.99
    Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe Silver - MG
    Tomy 70315

      

    The silicone tires listed below will slip right on the standard Mega-G rear wheels and improve traction and handling. This is the best way to improve upon an already excellent design.


    BSRT Black Silicone Tires (Pair) $4.00

    BSRT Black Silicone Tires (Pair) These silicone tires will slip right on the standard Mega-G rear wheels and improve traction and handling. This is the best way to improve upon an already excellent design.

    BSRT 391

      



    NEW - Life-Like NASCAR Cars of Tomorrow

    Life-Like has introduced 6 new NASCAR models to its stock car line-up. All six new models are the current Cars of Tomorrow for 2010. All COT stock cars come on a Life-Like's Fast Tracker "T" Chassis with dual neodimium button traction magnets.

    Life-Like NASCAR Cars of Tomorrow Slot Cars for 2010

      9151 NASCAR Lowes #48 - 2010 $22.99
      9152 NASCAR GoDaddy #5 - 2010 $23.99

      9153 NASCAR Aflac #99 - 2010 $22.99
      9154 NASCAR Valvoline #17 - 2010 $22.99

      9155 NASCAR Office Depot #14 - 2010 $22.99
      9156 NASCAR Army #39 - 2010 $22.99



    Along with the new NASCAR models shown above, Life-Like has added two Sprint Cars as well. These cars have break-away wings for spectacular crashes. When a wing pops off... just snap it back on again!

    See the Life-Like Slot Cars for Sale page to order yours!

    Life-Like Sprint Cars


    NEW - Auto World Releases

    New Auto World XTraction (R7) and Racing Rigs (R1) are now available. These are some of the nicest Auto World releases to date. The latest XTraction release includes the new Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger along with a VW Microbus and Dodge Charger Squad Cars.

    Auto World X-Traction Release 7-A
    Auto World X-Traction Release 7-B


    Auto World's new Racing Rigs series includes a pair of Tankers and Trailers in colorful paint schemes. These trucks are a departure from AW's normal slot car offerings. Based upon the original Aurora A/FX Trucks offered over thirty years ago, these new releases illustrate just how far modern injection molding and tampo pad printing technologies have come.

    Auto World X-Traction Racing Rigs R1


    See the Auto World Slot Cars for Sale page for more details and to purchase these outstanding new slot car and truck releases.





    New Classic GT Cars in Stock!


    Tomy's second generation Classic GT series is also available now. These cars have clear windshields and detailed interiors. Two new Ford GT40 paint schemes along with a new Cobra Daytona Coupe and Chaparral 2D round out this new four-car release.

    These new cars come fitted to a Tomy AFX Super Racing Turbo (SRT) chassis.




    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #6 - SRT $32.99
    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #6 - SRT
    Tomy 9074

      

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Yellow #8 - SRT $32.99
    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Yellow #8 - SRT
    Tomy 9075 Temporarily Out of Stock

      

    Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe w/ Int - SRT $32.99
    Tomy AFX Daytona Coupe w/ Int - SRT
    Tomy 9072 Temporarily Out of Stock

      

    Tomy AFX Chaparral 2D w/ Int - SRT $32.99
    Tomy AFX Chaparral 2D w/ Int - SRT
    Tomy 9077 Temporarily Out of Stock

      

    The silicone tires listed below will slip right on the standard SRT rear wheels and improve traction.


      BSRT Black Silicone Tires (Pair) $4.00

    NEW - Tomy AFX Racing Tees

    Tomy AFX Racing Tee-Shirt


    Tomy AFX Racing Tee-Shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton. AFX logos are silk-screened on both the front and back. Available in sizes from Small to 3X-Large.


    View Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - S in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - S $19.99
    View Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - M in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - M $19.99
    View Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - L in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - L $19.99
    View Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - XL in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - XL $19.99 Temporarily Out of Stock
    View Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - 2XL in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - 2XL $21.99
    View Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - 3XL in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Tee - Black - 3XL $22.99

    View Tomy AFX Racing Banner (2' x 5') in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Banner (2' x 5') $34.99
    View Tomy AFX Racing Stickers in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Racing Stickers $1.99


    Tomy Super G+Plus PolyMags Available

    New Polymer Traction Magnets for the Tomy AFX Super G+Plus chassis are now available. These magnets are a direct replacement for the Gray 2-Dot magnets used in the Tomy AFX Primus EX Series.

    Legal in most factory Box-Stock racing classes. These magnets improve the handling and performance of any Tomy SG+ chassis, and can be used with standard set wall-packs.

    See the Magnets page for more information.


      Tomy AFX SG+ Poly Traction Magnets $14.99 Temporarily Out of Stock

    Auto World Release 6 In Stock

    Auto World's sixth release of X-Traction slot cars are now in stock. These cars use the new X-Traction Ultra-G chassis. An Ultra-G chassis includes a small removable Neodymium button magnet at the rear of the chassis for added downforce and better handling performance.

    Auto World X-Traction Ultra-G Release 6


    Three all new body styles are included in this latest release of Auto World X-Cars; a Dodge Viper GTS-R, Corvette C5R and 2007 Dodge Charger. Go the the Auto World Slot Cars for Sale page to order yours today.



    Cobra Bodies for ThunderJets

    Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Body New Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Bodies for Aurora ThunderJet chassis as well as Johnny Lightning and Auto World reproductions are now available.

    These high-quality injection molded ABS plastic bodies are available in twelve different color schemes. They come fully assembled and painted. Chrome plated bumpers, side pipes and a roll bar make these the nicest T-Jet bodies ever made.

    Just mount them on any T-Jet chassis and you're ready to go racing. For more information and to order yours go to the ThunderJet page.


    First Peek: Tomy's New Mega G Chassis

    Tomy AFX is designing an all-new chassis for release late this summer. This is the first new Tomy chassis design in over 10 years! The new chassis is narrower, lower and faster than anything Tomy has done to-date.

    With an overall chassis width of just over 0.700" the new Tomy AFX Mega G chassis will allow Tomy to produce much more accurate open wheel body shells, and the lower motor mounting will allow open cockpit cars such as Le Mans Prototypes and vintage roadsters.

    This new Mega G chassis will provide a high-performance platform for many exciting new products from Tomy AFX in the years to come. The photograph below shows the new Tomy AFX Mega G chassis next to the current Super G+Plus.

    Tomy Super G+Plus and Mega G Chassis


    Note the narrower profile of the Mega G chassis compared to the Super G+Plus, along with a simplified motor brush configuration and light-weight bulkheads and bearing carriers.

    The new Mega G chassis weighs nearly 25% less than the current Super G+Plus. And when combined with the lower center of gravity, due to the low-slung motor positioning, promises to offer a very quick and good handling chassis.

    Tomy AFX Mega G Chassis Side View


    The pictures above are of the preliminary test prototype. The final chassis moldings will be much crisper. The production chassis will sport BBS ChampCar wheels initially, with other styles to follow. The rear hubs will be smooth with only an inside rear flange. This new rear wheel construction will allow slip-on silicone tires to be fitted without first replacing the hubs, as is the case with the current Super G+Plus.

    The chassis' roll center has been greatly reduced for better handling, and will open up all kinds of possibilities for realistic modern and vintage racecars. Polymer motor magnets and a pair of adjustable Neodymium traction magnets round out the power and handling package.

    The Neodymium traction magnets can also be removed, or replaced with machined brass dead weights for old-school sliding and drifting action.

    The first new body style to be released this fall will be the Dallara Champ Car chassis currently being raced by all of the Champ Car teams.

    Tomy Mega G Dallara Champ Car


    From here on out all new Tomy slot cars will sport ultra-detailed body shells, much like what was done this last Christmas with the Ford GT40 racers that were so successful.

    Tomy AFX Mega G Champ Car Test Shot


    Modern race cars have gotten wider and longer over the years. They have also become much lower. The new Tomy AFX Mega G chassis will be better suited to the new larger race cars appearing on racetracks here and in Europe.

    In order to accommodate the longer wheelbase of modern cars Tomy has increased the wheelbase of their new Mega G chassis from 1.625" to 1.7". This slight additional length will make open wheeled Formula 1 and Indy Cars much easier to model accurately. It will also make it possible to do a properly proportioned LMP-style body in the future.

    Tomy AFX Mega G & Super G+Plus Comparison


    The Tomy AFX SG+ chassis has front axle positions in the chassis to adjust the wheelbase at 1.625" for open-wheeled F1/IndyCars, and if the axle is moved back closer to the motor, a 1.5" wheelbase for current GT-style body shells.

    The new Mega G chassis will be released initially with the slightly longer 1.7" wheelbase and the Dallara ChampCar body seen above. Shortly after, a shorter 1.5" wheelbase version will be released with a GT Body Clip similar to what is currently used on the SG+ chassis.

    Tomy AFX Mega-G Nose

    Like the Tomy AFX Turbo and SRT chassis which are produced in two distinct versions, i.e. SWB and LWB, the new Mega G chassis will be also available in both short and long wheelbase versions.

    The new Tomy AFX Mega G chassis will provide the ideal platform for what Tomy plans to do in the next several years. Tomy's ideal is to produce HO scale slot cars that are every bit as detailed as their larger 1:32 scale cousins. The Ford GT40 models released just before Christmas are only the beginning, and the Mega G chassis will make all kinds of new and interesting slot cars possible.


    New Ford GT40 Cars (Late 2008)

    Ford GT40 - Blue No. 6 - Mario Andretti

    New Tomy AFX Ford GT40 models are scheduled for release later this summer. Tomy has improved upon the original body by adding a detailed interior, and clear windows.

    Ford GT40 - Yellow No. 8 - Alan Mann


    Two new models will be available; the Dark Blue No. 6 driven by Mario Andretti and a Yellow No. 8 driven by Alan Mann.

    A new Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe will also have clear windows and detailed interiors, along with a new Chaparral 2D Coupe, also with an interior and clear glass

    Watch for these cars to be released at the same time as the new Mega G Champ Cars.



    Ford Shelby Cobra Coupe with Interior
    Chaparral 2D Coupe with Interior

    New Champ Cars (Late 2008)


    New Champ Cars based the Mega G chassis will be available is fall. The photos shown below are resin test shots. The actual production cars and paint schemes will be much "crisper" than the what's seen here.

    Tomy AFX Champ Car Paul Tracy

    Paul Tracy's Forsythe Dallara in 2008 livery will be one of the first new Mega G based Champ Cars out this Fall.

    Tomy AFX Champ Car Red Bull

    The Red Bull Champ Car as run in early 2008 will also be available on the new Mega G chassis this Fall.

    Tomy AFX Champ Car Will Power

    Will Power's Aussie Vineyards Champ Car is yet another new Mega G offering for this Fall.

    Tomy AFX Champ Car OzJet

    The OzJet livery rounds out the four new Mega G Dallara Champs cars due out this Fall.

    Tomy AFX Champ Car McDonalds

    The fifth new Champ Car livery, McDonalds No. 1, will be a "Set Only" car included in a new boxed race set.



    New Auto World Super III Cars In Stock!

    Auto World Super III Slot Cars


    Auto World's new Super III chassis is now available. The first release includes several Ford Mustangs as well as late model stock cars from Chevy, Ford and Dodge.

    This is an all-new modern in-line chassis with adjustable neodymium traction magnets. Auto World has opted for unique body mounting points, so these bodies will not fit Aurora, Tomy or Auto World XTraction chassis, nor can existing Aurora, Tomy or Auto World bodies be fitted to the Super III chassis.

    See the Auto World Slot Cars for Sale page to purchase these new Auto World Super III slot cars.



    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Cars Arrive!

    The gorgeous new Ford GT40 Le Mans race cars have arrived. Customers who pre-ordered 4-car sets should have received an email shipping notice earlier this week as I have filled all of my outstanding orders.

    These Ford GT40 slot cars have the same Tomy AFX Super Racing Turbo (SRT) chassis as the previous Collectors Series Cobra Daytona and Chaparral 2D Coupes did.

    If you're looking for the perfect gift this holiday season, then the four car set is an excellent choice. These cars are brand new, so you'll be certain to give a gift your favorite racer doesn't already have in their collection.

    The fit and finish on these new Tomy AFX Ford GT40s is stunning. Click your mouse on the magnifying glass to the left of the individual car descriptions to see an enlarged picture of each of the four cars in this latest release from Tomy AFX.


    Tomy AFX GT40 4-Pack (1 of Each)

    View Tomy AFX GT40 4-Pack (1 of Each) in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX GT40 4-Pack (1 of Each) $89.99 Temporarily Out of Stock

    View Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #1 - SRT in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Blue #1 - SRT $27.50 Temporarily Out of Stock
    View Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Black #2 - SRT in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Black #2 - SRT $27.50 Temporarily Out of Stock
    View Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Gold #5 - SRT in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Gold #5 - SRT $27.50
    View Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Red #3 - SRT in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Red #3 - SRT $27.50 Temporarily Out of Stock

    New Tomy AFX Track

    Tomy has just released some new tracks sections. First up is a Tomy AFX 18" Radius 1/8 Circle Turn. These ultra-wide radius turns are ideal for faster modern slot cars as well as older vintage Aurora T-Jets and A/FX slot cars. They nest perfectly outside a 15" radius turn on 4-lane raceways.


    View Tomy AFX 18" Radius 1/8 Circle Turn in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX 18" Radius 1/8 Circle Turn $5.99


    Tomy has also re-released their Dual 15" Power Track. These power terminal tracks allow two (2) power packs to be plugged into a single terminal track for true independently powered lanes, no more power robbing or surges when your opponent in the lane next to you de-slots.

    These Dual 15" Power Tracks also make it possible now to hook up Parma hand controls with 3-wire brakes! Tomy has dropped the orange and purple tampo printing on these new power tracks to give them a much more attractive appearance. Don't forget to order an extra power pack when purchasing these new terminal tracks.


    View Tomy AFX 15" Dual Power Track in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX 15" Dual Power Track $12.99 Temporarily Out of Stock
    View Tomy AFX 22 VDC Power Pack in Pop-Up Window Tomy AFX 22 VDC Power Pack $19.99

    Tomy AFX 4-Way Split Back In Stock

    The Tomy AFX 4-Way Split is back in stock, and it's better than ever. A Porsche 956/962C in the Shell livery replaces the Jaguar XJR-9 and the Minolta Toyota replaces the Tenoras livery from the original set.

    The licensing agreements Tomy had expired so it was time for some new cars and these are beautiful alternatives.

    The set's track inventory remains the same, as does the price at only $155.99. The new cars in this set are not available separately!

    The set's (18) 12 inch radius 1/8 circle turns alone with these new cars still makes this a great deal for racers looking to expand their existing layouts. The Power page of my web site also shows you how the two additional power tracks and wall packs can be used with your current 4-lane layout to provide individually powered lanes.

    When you total up what the contents of this set would cost separately, combined with the fact that the Porsche and Toyota are Set Only Cars you can't go too far wrong buying this set to upgrade your existing raceway.

    Tomy AFX Shell Porsche, Minolta Toyota & Mereceds C9 GTP

    Tomy AFX 4-Way Split
      Tomy AFX 4-Way Split $169.99 Temporarily Out of Stock

    New Auto World Slot Cars in Stock

    Auto World has just released Two New Chassis in their line of ThunderJet 500 and X-Traction slots cars.

    First up is the new ThunderJet Ultra-G chassis. This chassis has a Removable Neodymium Button Traction Magnet added to their existing ThunderJet 500 chassis. Six (6) all new body styles have been included in this latest release.

    Next is the new X-Traction Flamethrower chassis with Working Front Headlights added to six (6) existing X-Traction body styles with transparent front headlight lenses.

    All of these new releases are available in the Auto World Slot Cars for Sale section for only $14.99 each. You can also purchase discounted 12-car sets for only $159.99. To find out more see the Auto World section for details about all of the Auto World slot car releases available to-date.

    ThunderJet Ultra-G Release 4
    ThunderJet Ultra-G Release 4

    X-Traction Flamethrower Release 4
    X-Traction Flamethrower Release 4


    Tomy AFX Long Beach Grand Prix Arrives

    The Tomy AFX 2-Lane Long Beach GP race sets have arrived. Tomy's new 2-lane 50 foot Champ Car race set includes two of the new Super G+Plus Champ Cars, and enough track to build any of the eight (8) Champ Car Circuits shown on the box cover. This set also includes five (5) of the new Tomy AFX 18" Radius turns. Order yours today.

    Tomy AFX 2-Lane Long Beach GP Set
      Tomy AFX 2-Lane Long Beach GP Set $179.99 Temporarily Out of Stock

    Tomy AFX Announces New Ford GT40

    With the success of the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes and Chaparral 2D Coupes, Tomy is continuing to add vintage race cars to its popular SRT Collectors series. The next new body style will be the awesome Ford GT40 that ran at Le Mans in the 1960's. Four different color schemes will be released in early October 2007 including the Bruce McLaren Le Mans winner shown below.

    Tomy AFX chose the Ford GT40 for its next SRT Collectors Series release because of the large number of cars that were built and raced both here an in Europe in the 1960s. Tomy representatives have assured me that many more colors and liveries will be made available after the initial 4-car release this fall.

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 - Bruse McLaren & Chris Amon

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 - Ken Miles & Denny Hulme


    Tomy intends to manufacture all of the new body styles in the future to much higher standards of detail than they have in the past. Lloyd Ashbury was contracted to sculpt the new Ford GT40. Lloyd has been a master model maker since the 1960's. His work has no equal in the industry. That Tomy has secured his services bodes well for their plans for the future.

    The photos below shows the high level of detail that Lloyd has been able to achieve in his latest efforts.


    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Test Shot

    Tomy AFX Ford GT40 Test Molding


    Tomy AFX Champ Cars In Stock!

    Tomy AFX has entered into a new partnership with the Champ Car Racing Series. These are the first four liveries of what should be an excellent new series of Tomy AFX Super G+Plus slot cars. Tomy has exciting plans for many new product releases throughout the year. The Champ Cars are only the first of what promises to be a very exciting year for Tomy AFX. Available now for only $21.50 each. Get all four!

    You can see the full line of Tomy AFX, Tyco and Auto World slot cars in the Tomy AFX Slot Cars for Sale section of this web site.

    Tomy AFX McDonalds #1 - SG+
      Tomy AFX McDonalds #1 - SG+ $29.50 Temporarily Out of Stock
    Tomy AFX Forsythe #3 - SG+
      Tomy AFX Forsythe #3 - SG+ $29.50 Temporarily Out of Stock
    Tomy AFX CDW #9 - SG+
      Tomy AFX CDW #9 - SG+ $32.50 Temporarily Out of Stock
    Tomy AFX Oz Racing #5 - SG+
      Tomy AFX Oz Racing #5 - SG+ $34.99


    Updated: January 31st 2012

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