slot cars
Grooved miniature racing
Slot cars are miniature electric racing cars that run in grooves on a track.
A pin beneath the car fits into the slot, guiding its path while the driver controls only speed via a handheld trigger.
The hobby peaked in the 1960s but retains devoted enthusiasts: We spent hours racing slot cars in his basement.
Energy-to-motion converter
- controllerDevice directing a system
- triggerWhat initiates action
- throttlePower flow controller
- voltageElectrical potential difference
magnet · brushes · armature · pickup · braids · contact · power supply · transformer
Reduced-scale representation
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- liveryIdentifying uniform or colors
- decalAdhesive decorative image
body shell · chassis · wheels · tires · axle · gearing · wing · spoiler
Leader or instruction book
- railHorizontal support bar
- sectionDistinct divided part
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- elevationHeight above reference point
bridge · loop · jump · banked · plastic · wooden · routed · digital
Path or monitored route
- laneDesignated travel strip
- lapOne complete circuit
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
straightaway · pit stop · finish line · starting grid · crash · overtake · drift · cornering
One who gathers items
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- clubOrganization with membership
- swap meetOutdoor sale of used goods
magazine · exhibition · customization · detailing · painting · modding · tinkering · assembling
motor
Energy-to-motion converter
- controllerDevice directing a system
- triggerWhat initiates action
- throttlePower flow controller
voltage · magnet · brushes · armature · pickup · braids · contact · power supply · transformer · wiring
miniature
Reduced-scale representation
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- liveryIdentifying uniform or colors
decal · body shell · chassis · wheels · tires · axle · gearing · wing · spoiler · cockpit
guide
Leader or instruction book
elevation · bridge · loop · jump · banked · plastic · wooden · routed · digital · analog
track
Path or monitored route
chicane · straightaway · pit stop · finish line · starting grid · crash · overtake · drift · cornering · banked curve
collector
One who gathers items
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- clubOrganization with membership
swap meet · magazine · exhibition · customization · detailing · painting · modding · tinkering · assembling · scenery
Aurora
Name from Latin dawn
- PioneerAudio-visual equipment manufacturer
- car hobbiesauto detailing, auto shows
- toysteddy bear, doll, dolls, stuffed animal, puzzles
- racingrace, racing, race track, racetrack, lap
- Model Vehiclesscale models, model kits, plastic kits, Hot Wheels, Matchbox
- automobiliahood ornaments, vintage signs, gas pumps, oil cans, emblems
- slot carschassis, controllers, lanes, motors, power supply
slot carsRC cars
Miniature remotely operated automobiles
drones · RC helicopters · autonomous vehicles · RC boats · remote control cars
slot carsFormula 1 cars
Top-tier open-wheel racers
go-karts · NASCAR · drag racers · stock cars · sprint cars