There is a similar product now ("Far Out Toys NASCAR Crash Circuit") but it doesn't have anything as cool as the pit lane feature. You'd think things have gotten better after all the years!

Thank you so much for watching, and I'm happy to know the video is helpful! You are right, unfortunately turning everything around would be the only way to run counterclockwise digitally. Those switches on the Carrera cars only switch directions while in analog mode on an analog track. Carrera is in Austria and caters mainly to Europe, but you'd think there would be a large enough fan base in the US to warrant an American style digital racing set. Hopefully in the near future, as the hobby grows?

@@All-ScaleSlotCarDen Thanks for the reply. I agree 100% that a US style set would be good for the Carrera line. I would pay more up front for the following rather than research purchase and install after market upgrades that Carrera could be making more $. But what is the fun in not tinkering with your sets? BUT you void warranties, so since my track is bran new do I risk voiding warranties? Keep in mind the below is from a rookie new to the Carrera 1/32/24 digital products. Anyone please feel free to educate me if I am wrong or ingnorant of the products. They also need to have the control unit able to switch from Digital to analog, they would sell so many other cars. They also need the anti collision chip in all the double lane changers in the least, double sensor/eyes for changing from clockwise to Counter on lane changers. Thats one of the biggest problems for me starting out and have to research up on the chip and shell out more $$$ just to get it to race decently without many collisions in close racing. They also need to be mindful of people wanting to/ racing other scale cars on the track for future upgrades. Right now I have to figure out how to get my Carrera track over the top of my HO track so I can switch back and forth easily. Obviously Carrera cannot cater to everyone and their personal needs, but one can dream. Oh, and the tires that come stock on the cars leave a lot to be desired. And anyone new seeing this, read the directions to the digital Carrera systems carefully. I had a heck of a time with certain cars not running well at all, and ended up starting over step by step word for word as listed and so far so good. I must have missed the pairing the wireless dongle to the control/controllers. At lest that is where I think I screwed up. Could have just been the control unit, time will tell. I wish they would bring back the old car liveries like the Ken Miles #1 and more low to the track car styles. I have an F1 Verstappen on the way so not sure about the open wheel racing. If it's like HO they knock wheels alot, its real racing but dang it gets old deslotting. The NASCAR cars are top heavy but the tires at least were pretty flat compared to the4 Ferrai 488 GT3 cars I have. EDIT: I forgot about the magnets being possibly installed backwards and all my NASCAR cars had the metal spacer facing down to the track and they run much better with more magnet. Still getting used to the thumb controller, it's weirder than I though it would be. And the tires are not as flat/uniformed as they looked. Stop reading my carrying on........... and race.

@ToJuRacing Thank you, Todd! Carrera actually produced Digital 143 in the past, but dropped it a few years ago. I guess it wasn't selling too well, but it was very limited- you can only race with 3 digital cars! Would have been great if they made it like their digital 1:32. If you can find D143 cars, they'll actually work on your D124 track (I made a video about that). You are so right, there is no wrong way to slot car! The more options we have, the better in getting the word out there so more people will find out and enjoy all it has to offer!

You're right, and I had a number of them with the backwards magnets as well. I've picked up some of the new ones and the magnets have been inserted and correct. I just made an update video about the pit kits yesterday, here's a link if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4vQo3hrfNV0j8U

Yes, that track is great for everything!

@@jlb5329 Thank you very much!

@AutismApostle That's very interesting! I've never known of the mechanical lane change piece, it sounds like a lot of fun! Do you have or know about the "see-saw" track piece? Very unusual!

@All-ScaleSlotCarDen Yes I have seen it online. I forgot about that one, and the loops and jumps. So many options. Most people dont like them because they think its childish or not reflecting racing. I think it's a cool feature that makes the GO set interesting.

​@AutismApostle There are so many ways to enjoy this hobby, and every way is the right way!

@@AutismApostle You're are so right

@@ScottWise-di1en The best way is to take the body off, then get something very narrow to push the magnet down and out.

Thank you so much! I've added this to the description.

Thanks,Bob! And thank you for letting me know where to get those pit kits, at a nice price! I definitely need the Buick and Van! ...and the PTT's, Lol!

@IrrerasCarrera El Camino El Camino El Camino El Camino El Camino.... thanks Joe! I might still have a few more to let out! 🤣😂😅😂

They are pretty hard to find at this point, but not impossible with a little patience. Are you looking for the painted release or the white kit, or does it matter? Not sure if you're aware (or have interest in), but Scalextric has made 3 versions of the DeLorean -one for each movie- and a 4th version coming out later this year. Those are larger 1:32 scale slot cars, though.

Wow, that's pretty steep! Hopefully you'll eventually be able to pick up one at a much more reasonable price. You still may want to "watch" that one, maybe in time they'll make you an offer or come down in price when they realize nobody will pay that much.

@Chris65018 I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by and commenting! Have you customized the ones you've built?

I actually have a couple coming in very soon, I'll do a review on them.

@@All-ScaleSlotCarDen Cool! don't they only come in sets?

​@@BSslotcarsYes, but some retailers will part out the cars from the sets. It costs a little more getting set cars this way, but it saves from buying all the unnecessary basic radius curved track, controllers, etc, and saves a bit of money from buying the whole set. I only do this when I really, really like the set cars, Lol.

Hello, and thank you for watching! It's actually the Carrera 26732 chip, but I wouldn't recommend that for most of the Go cars, unless they have wide track widths and wheelbases. The more appropriate option would probably be the Slottechnik SCD2022 chip. The regular D143 cars seem to have a miniature version of the 26732, but I'm not sure what those are named, and probably aren't available anywhere anymore.

@@davegedeon3767 Thank you for stopping by and commenting! I'm still contemplating that sledgehammer...Lol!!

I'm happy you enjoyed it, thank you for stopping by and commenting!

Thank you, Joe! There really is some pretty cool stuff out there in the slot car world!

Thank you! I'm just trying to let people know that there's so much versatility and fun to be had in slot cars!

Thank you so much! That is my mission, to create awareness for these types of slot cars, which will hopefully help keep this great hobby going strong for generations! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Haha! Well, maybe it would have looked ok if we're climbing up the side of a building!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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I know, I really enjoy these, they did nice work on them! Thanks for stopping by!

It really is fantastic that we have these things available to enjoy. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for sharing your thoughts!

@RobertSchildt-vt8yw Slot car companies are introducing and reintroducing great stuff all the time, so hopefully someone will step up and bring these back. I never had one, but it sounds very handy!

Thank you so much! I'm very happy knowing that you've rediscovered this beautiful hobby! I think that passion always stays within us. Enjoy them to the fullest! We need to do our part in perpetuating the hobby- introducing it to our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors, etc. I think that will do wonders for them. My grandchildren love to run the cars every time they come over. I never have to ask them!

Thank you very much! I'm pleased to you enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by, and have a very happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Kenton!

@Lews_SlotCarTesting It's always nice to have a little down time and do those simple, enjoyable things!

Thank you, Rob! I'm a sucker for the M1s in any size, great or small! May you and yours also have a wonderful New Year!

Thank you very much! As you know, it's so relaxing just taking care of them and sending them around. Happy New Year!

Thank you so much, Mayor! Have a very Happy New Year!

Thank you, Harry! Happy New Year! - you'll get to experience it first, so let me know how it is in 2025! Do slot cars still exist?? 😂

Thank you, and thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and comments, I always appreciate it! Have a very Happy New Year!

Thank you so much, Dave! It sounds as if you are going to have a perfect way to celebrate! Have fun! We'll have to agree to disagree on the NHL, though. I'm a long-suffering FL Panthers fan, finally enjoying the cringe-free games these past few seasons, Lol! Happy New Year!

Thank you very much! Have a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

Unfortunately, as this product is long discontinued, the only way is to buy them second-hand, on sites such as eBay and Facebook Marketplace, etc. There is a new product now, very similar, and can be easily found in different stores: store.nascar.com/toys/nascar-crash-circuit-short-track-speedway/d-37990224+f-2600200066899+z-9-3711899583?_s=ak1944nas-pla&sku=14605273&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyc67BhDSARIsAM95QztFPoXSuCntRRhAYRXtTOSRbZ00cIAo1vVtsh_5Gxq3Lv8YdGYUD8oaAhJtEALw_wcB If you're not familiar with it, the track is similar but will not connect to our current tracks. The cars are slightly larger, less quality, but are designed to have pieces break off (and easily put back together) as the cars crash. I know it's not the quite same, but may be worth looking into, as you can buy the entire set with cars for the price of one of the old cars, and more cars can be additionally purchased.

@@PaulHulkow I'm sorry, as my grandkids love these, I won't be selling them. If you want to let me know which two you are referring to, I may be able to help you find them

We figured 22.5 - 9 inch straight tracks was a scale quarter mile, put the cars on the track and put whatever controllers you have on full and turn on the transformer to find out which was fastest.

​@@DavidChapman-u7cThose are awesome memories, ones that will never leave us! And, it's great that the cars are still around to enjoy!

The 1:32 digital control unit controls everything, so the 1:43 digital cars should have all of the same functions, including 6 cars on the track at a time (instead of just 3 on the digital Go track), pits, fuel, etc. You can program the cars (via the control unit) to drive at reduced speeds, or (1-10) maximum speeds so that you'll have to learn how slow down to take corners.

@All-ScaleSlotCars thank you. I thought the cars would get confused and sync as cars 1-3 and again 1-3 (instead of 4-6), making 2 remotes sync with the same car after 3 cars are already paired. Have you ever tried it? I'm asking because I have digital 143 and it's quite basic and instead of investing all over to upgrade to 132 I was considering getting the power box and create a hybrid 143 track.

I found this answer online: This is advice from a US slot car enthusiast more familiar with the systems. Fitting D132 chip in 1:43 scale vehicle. There are a few different shaped D132 chips. And the 1:43 scale Carrera vehicles have some different shapes and widths. With that in mind, I had previously measured a D132 chip from a Formula 1 car, and looks like it should fit a 1:43 Nascar chassis/body, but with not so much room to spare. The Nascar vehicles seem to have the most room inside (especially in terms of width), compared to some of the other 1:43 models. I can't comment on the other style D132 chips, having not seen any first hand. Too bad Carrera does not make available D143 chips. But I read somewhere that the analog Go car motors may not work so well with the D143 chips anyway. (According to the German GO!!!! Forum this is true.) What does "black box" mean? This is a D132 "black box" where I had earlier removed it from the 1:32 scale track, and attached it to a 1:43 scale track. Fairly easy to accomplish and allowed me to confirm for myself, that the D132 black box and controllers would indeed work with the D143 cars. Red box? This is just the D143 version of the black box. Called "red box" because of the color red. I am currently using the red box until I have time to install the black box. Speed and Pace Car etc. The vehicle chip is integral to this functionality as mentioned . So only if the D132 chip is placed in the 1:43 vehicle, will this functionality be available. The black box alone will not provide it. Both D132 and D143 use the same light/sensor system. But there is a slight difference in the location of the light/sensor. From the same source: "Looking at the undersides of a D132 Formula 1 vehicle compared to a D143 Nascar chassis. (For those unfamiliar, the trigger light is the white dot just left of centerline.) The D132 light is 1/2 inch out from center line, while the D143 light is only 3/8 inch out from centerline. That is a 1/8 inch difference." "In practice, I am not sure if the 1/8 inch difference will be a problem. During some short testing, I ran the D132 Formula 1 car over a D143 lane change track, and it triggered the lane change mechanism no problem. But over and over again at speed, I can't confirm for sure if it will be flawless. I think the Nascar chassis may allow shifting the D132 chip slightly to one side, so in effect the difference in light location could be reduced to 1/16 inch. At that small difference, I am thinking it should not be a problem triggering the lane change. But perhaps someone who has chipped a 1:43 car with a D132 chip and run it a lot on 1:43 track could confirm the success of regular lane changes." You can also fit vac or resin bodies, with windows and drivers, on the D143 chassis. It's just like an analog chassis. Also, remember that D143 does not have dynamic braking

@@AutismApostle I was just able to conduct a test. Unfortunately, I only have three natural D143 cars. I do have a fourth 143 that has been digitally chipped with a 132 chip. I was able to program all four on four separate controllers (the one with the 132 chip on controller 1, the others on 2-4). While the one with the 132 chip was able to perform ghost and pace car functions, the others would not. I wish I had a fourth, but at the very least a race could be run with three (or possibly more) D143 cars, with the rest being 143 cars chipped to be digital. I know this doesn't really help, and I understand your dilemma. I don't use them much, so I don't know how well their motors will hold up after a digital chip installation. That's also another dilemma, in that this is a discontinued product, no longer having support from the manufacturer, with nothing new as far as cars and track pieces on the horizon. But as long as you are fine with that, it's not an issue at all. Please keep me posted on your journey through this. I can help further if you need it.

@@All-ScaleSlotCarDen Wow thank you so much for doing that. I will let you know more discoveries as they come.

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! I'm very happy to know that you enjoyed the video! It's great to see people in younger generations who are interested in these cars. This will ensure that they'll be around for a long, long time! Have a lot of fun, there is so much to enjoy in the hobby!

Thank you for stopping by!

@@All-ScaleSlotCarDen just subscribed too your channel have blessed Christmas

@@easyesslotcars Thank you! I actually subscribed to yours when I read your first comment, as I had not noticed it existed before. Looking forward to watching your content- but only after football, lol. I also wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Hi! I'm happy to know you found and are enjoying my channel! I'm really having a blast with this! I think it's great that you and your son are getting your grandkids involved in the hobby. Mine are, and they absolutely love it. As far as 1:43 scale buildings and figures, have you checked Race Track Scenics?: www.racetrackscenics.com/apps/search?q=1%2F43+grandstands&filter=product They may be just what you're looking for. Another one may be Innovative Hobby Supply: innovativehobbysupply.com/slot-cars/1-43-scale/?srsltid=AfmBOopZJW1U5Em-Dwp9N8HmwBrsHowGTSxvSreEPRJCsSEan7LO-K6S There's also Greenhills Garage in the UK: www.greenhillsgarages.co.uk/shop/ You could also possibly find something at places like CarreraSlots.com, NicholasSmithToys.com, Race.CincySlots.com. (With the exception of RaceTrackScenics, I have purchased from all of the places I'm mentioning, are they are all very reputable -and RTS is highly regarded in the hobby). Hopefully this helps! Keep me posted on what goodies you find, and if you need any more help with something. And I also wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!!

Dennis, Thank You Very Much Sir. HEY, Looks like I found my Goto Slot Car guy. My Son and Grandkids Thank You Also. Merry Christmas Dennis

@@slougo5909 You are so welcome! Merry Christmas!

Yes, I'm just thankful that it still works well!