Scalextric is a leading international slot-car racing brand, boasting a legion of passionate fans worldwide. BBC television personality and motoring writer James May examines the development of Scalextric from its British roots to international acclaim, from classic Fords to modern Porsches. He also shows how to create a realistic track, provides technical know-how for custom-tuning cars for maximum performance, and offers tips for improving racing skills. Plus, he explains how Scalextric designers scale performance cars down to size.