Slot cars don't use radios for remote control. Instead, drivers tap into a track-based, 12-volt electrical system via a hand-held controller and conductive pads located at the front of each car. We have six "slots" or lanes  which allows for up to six cars to race against one another. During a race, after a set time (usually 3 minutes), the cars and drivers change lanes until they have raced on all six lanes. With cars travelling at 17 to 30 miles per hour, depending upon the class of race car, the action is so fast and furious that it takes a computer to follow the competition and register race positions and standings.

The Wellington Slot Car Club Incorporated, races 1/24 scale model cars every Thursday evening commencing at 7.30pm.

Juniors race Friday evenings at 7.30pm.

Our 169 foot 6-lane track is located at what was Bowland Petone (just north of the Petone/Eastbourne over-bridge), Western Hutt Road, Petone, Wellington, New Zealand. 

The track is powered POSITIVE to the left braid in the direction of travel. A 120 amp power supply producing 13.8 volts is connected in parallel to a large truck battery.

4" Flexi-chassis and Super 16D motors are the mainstays of our racing schedule, although we do race Eurosport chassis and Indy Cars with Group12 motors at least once a month.

Our race night fees are $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Juniors. 

A ready to race slot car will cost you approximately $70.00

Rental hand controllers are available, although most racers eventually purchase their own.

The 2006 NZ International - Results and Photos

The 2005 NZ International - Results and Photos