An aspect that was not mentioned is that Policar track is like Carrera and is constructed with rigid plastic whereas Scalextric is a flexible plastic. Personally, I prefer rigid and am halfway through converting my faithful Ninco layout to Policar. Appearance-wise the grippy pattern of the Policar track stops about 1mm from the edges and so the joins between sections are very obvious with a whereas with Carrera and Scalextric the joins are less obvious.
Will Policar be able to allow you 3 or 4 cars to race simultaneously? I have investigated more and the track basic system seems superior but Scalextric does offer (without going digital...) intersections, narrow lanes, jumps and more. Do you think Policar will ever release those or just stick to cater for the competitive slot racing section ? I have found a forgotten bag full of Scalextric track and 80% of it was rusty, the Powerbase looked gone but I haven't tested anything and Policar seems to be much more rust resistant, amongst, other things, so I have still not made a final decision between those two (Carrera went out in the semifinals..😃). Maybe you can offer some advise. Cheers
Only if you digital can you race multiple cars. In that case, Scalextric digital is your choice. I do not know what track sections Policar has planned for the future. Guess it depends on how important those items are for you. I would say that it is miles ahead of that old Scalextric you have now.
@@Homeracingworld yes I must admit I always found Scalextric tracks to be frail and not well built. The guardrails a mayor source of irritation and the track would fall apart with use. My ambition is to build a layout with mountain scenery and use a large collection of cars (with lights) . I do not want to race do fast I cannot even recognise my own car , as I have seen in a competitive race here in Rome. Thanks for feedback though, it is nice to hear it from someone who actually worked with those companies.
@@Harlock2day Now that I read this, it makes me suggest the Policar. First of all, the space you need for Scalextric is literally identical to this, within a inch or two. Secondly, the Policar track being a harder plastic will be MUCH more easily adapted to scenery and hold its shape over time. It may have not "ramps" but with scenery, the last thing you want is even more crashes going into it?
@@Homeracingworld yes thanks for that great advise and , with further investigation, it appears that the people behind Policar are not toys manufacturers but Slot enthusiasts which support competitive Slot racing (Slot.it) and are much better built . Unfortunately being new there isn't that much track selection as the other two manufacturers but I am sure they will come. On the digital side, for the same reason, I am not sure they will ever go digital, not until the tech behind it is rock solid or competitive slot racing adapts it (another world entirely).
Ninco used to make great white or dirty tracks for beautiful scenery effect but here in Italy have all but disappeared. I supposed it's the same in the States.
Well, I always preferred Carrera due to the smooth surface and width that allows 1/24. But I have to say this set is appealing. I like the power base and connections are solid.
The comparison with scaleauto pro track is also interesting, nice video
An aspect that was not mentioned is that Policar track is like Carrera and is constructed with rigid plastic whereas Scalextric is a flexible plastic. Personally, I prefer rigid and am halfway through converting my faithful Ninco layout to Policar. Appearance-wise the grippy pattern of the Policar track stops about 1mm from the edges and so the joins between sections are very obvious with a whereas with Carrera and Scalextric the joins are less obvious.
Thanks for the info
Great info Harry
For space saving Scslextric wins. That's what I wanted to know. Thanks
Will Policar be able to allow you 3 or 4 cars to race simultaneously? I have investigated more and the track basic system seems superior but Scalextric does offer (without going digital...) intersections, narrow lanes, jumps and more. Do you think Policar will ever release those or just stick to cater for the competitive slot racing section ? I have found a forgotten bag full of Scalextric track and 80% of it was rusty, the Powerbase looked gone but I haven't tested anything and Policar seems to be much more rust resistant, amongst, other things, so I have still not made a final decision between those two (Carrera went out in the semifinals..😃). Maybe you can offer some advise. Cheers
Only if you digital can you race multiple cars. In that case, Scalextric digital is your choice. I do not know what track sections Policar has planned for the future. Guess it depends on how important those items are for you. I would say that it is miles ahead of that old Scalextric you have now.
@@Homeracingworld yes I must admit I always found Scalextric tracks to be frail and not well built. The guardrails a mayor source of irritation and the track would fall apart with use. My ambition is to build a layout with mountain scenery and use a large collection of cars (with lights) . I do not want to race do fast I cannot even recognise my own car , as I have seen in a competitive race here in Rome. Thanks for feedback though, it is nice to hear it from someone who actually worked with those companies.
@@Harlock2day Now that I read this, it makes me suggest the Policar. First of all, the space you need for Scalextric is literally identical to this, within a inch or two. Secondly, the Policar track being a harder plastic will be MUCH more easily adapted to scenery and hold its shape over time. It may have not "ramps" but with scenery, the last thing you want is even more crashes going into it?
@@Homeracingworld yes thanks for that great advise and , with further investigation, it appears that the people behind Policar are not toys manufacturers but Slot enthusiasts which support competitive Slot racing (Slot.it) and are much better built . Unfortunately being new there isn't that much track selection as the other two manufacturers but I am sure they will come. On the digital side, for the same reason, I am not sure they will ever go digital, not until the tech behind it is rock solid or competitive slot racing adapts it (another world entirely).
What about NINCO? What is your opinion regarding NINCO?
Well, they are a dead player. What track is left is not worth investing on.
Ninco used to make great white or dirty tracks for beautiful scenery effect but here in Italy have all but disappeared. I supposed it's the same in the States.
Personally, what track brand do you prefer?
Well, I always preferred Carrera due to the smooth surface and width that allows 1/24. But I have to say this set is appealing. I like the power base and connections are solid.
Homeracingworld thank you very much
@@Homeracingworld I use the Policar tracks for Drag racing, 1/24, no issues.