How a Retro racing favourite has embraced modernity to retain its appeal
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"It’s this pure nostalgia hit that keeps its loyal fans coming back. Perhaps the best proof of this was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Hornby enjoyed a resurgence as its business grew by a whopping 25%, evidence that the hobby is very much alive and well."
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The new Scalextric Visitor Centre
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, Dec 26 2023 08:39 AM
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Cheater
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 08:39 AM
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Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
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Posted 28 December 2023 - 07:58 PM
I visited Margate last year. The Visitor Center was there, but about to close for renovations. Important landmark for the hobby.
PS: That 1963 Bugatti will set you back over $20K nowadays.
Marco Carvalho
