Carrera Ferrari Challenge Slot Car Race Set

Gear up for fast times with the Ferrari Challenge Race Set from Carrera. Featuring two authentically detailed Ferrari model cars, this electric set makes a great first slot-car track for racing alone or competing. Children ages 8 and up will enjoy the excitement as Turbo Power controllers send cars careening around a racetrack that boasts a thrilling loop-de-loop.

Ferrari Challenge Race Set Ages: 8 years and up Requires: Needle-nose pliers What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Fun for children and adults; loop-de-loop adds a unique challenge The Challenging: Difficult assembly; cars may veer off track In a Nutshell: An ideal starter Carrera track with authentic Ferrari cars

This slot-car racetrack features exciting twists, turns, and a thrilling loop-de-loop! View larger.

Includes two highly detailed Ferrari model cars. View larger.

High Speeds and a Gravity-Defying Loop-de-Loop
The Ferrari Challenge Race Set harnesses the power of electricity to send two Ferrari cars speeding down a slot-car-style track. Relying on an AC adapter that plugs into any standard wall outlet (USA), this set achieves top racing speeds without the hassle or waste of batteries. Two handheld Turbo Power controllers operate two separate, highly detailed plastic Ferrari cars complete with screw-down parts. One car is painted bright red and the other vibrant blue, so it's easy to tell them apart as they whizz past curves and twirl up and around the track's exciting loop-de-loop.

A durable, segmented plastic-and-metal track snaps together to form a smooth, solid unit. Small plastic strips securely join the segments. The set also includes spare pieces for both car and track, extending the life of this carefully crafted set. White plastic guardrail strips attach to the track's sharpest curves to help keep the cars on track. While our testers found the guardrails do not entirely prevent cars from flying off the track, they do help contain spin-outs.

A Good Introductory Set
Carrera offers an extensive line of racing sets and accessories, and the Ferrari Challenge makes a good introductory set. Though by no means basic or boring, this set allows beginner racers to familiarize themselves with the twists and turns of slot-car racing while whetting their appetite for more advanced features, such as Carrera digital racing sets and tracks with overtaking (passing) abilities.

Two handheld Turbo Power controllers zip the cars around the track. View larger.

While the Ferrari Challenge Racing Set is intended for racing enthusiasts ages 8 and up and can teach younger racers about kinetics, electricity, and centrifugal force, it's also fun for teens and adults alike. Our adult testers enjoyed the thrill of racing at high speeds and, well, wiping out too.

Turbo Power Control
At the push of a button, two handheld Turbo Power controllers send cars moving along the track at variable speeds. Our testers found that mastering the controllers takes some practice. Press your thumb too hard or too quickly on the controller's button, and your car will veer off course; not fast enough, and your car won't make it all the way around the loop-de-loop. This challenge adds to the fun and tests your motor skills. Gain confidence with the controllers first by yourself, then take on challengers.

Set-up and Race
When fully assembled, the Ferrari Challenge Race Set is 6.40 feet long and 2.46 feet wide. So before you begin piecing the track together, clear plenty of room on a hard, flat surface. A rec room floor is fine, but a more permanent location like a tabletop is preferable since once assembled, the track is not easy to move. Assembly can be a fun project for parents and children to do together and may take up to two hours. Our testers found assembly to be the most difficult aspect of this racing set. However, once finished, the reward was worth the hard work.

About Carrera
For almost 50 years, Carrera has created racetracks that boast an exciting and engaging, real-race feel. Carrera's innovative technology, exceptional degree of detail, and latest models from the world's top racing series let you enjoy speed, fun, and excitement whenever you're in the mood.

What's in the Box
Ferrari Challenge track pieces, track stabilizers, guardrail components, AC adapter, two cars, two controllers, replacement pieces, and instructions.