30 enthusiasts formed “The National Scalextric Collectors Club” in 1980 to bring together collectors of Scalextric cars. The club has since grown to over 1000 members, not just in the UK, but also in Europe, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and India. It has also expanded to include all makes of slot cars, old and new.
The club offers a number of benefits to members.
A monthly magazine, the ‘NSCC Journal’, containing up to date information on 1/32nd-scale slot cars and accessories. It includes articles on various topics such as the background to individual models, members’ collections and layouts, interesting discoveries and ways of improving the performance and reliability of the cars. As well as products from Scalextric, models from SCX, Ninco, Fly Car, Carrera and many others are featured in the Journal.
Exclusive limited edition slot-cars,
The NSCC organises a number of Swapmeets throughout the year, to which members get free entry. As well as being an opportunity to buy and sell, these are great social occasions where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and discuss all things ‘Scalextric’.
The Annual NSCC/Scalextric Ramsgate weekend gives members the chance to meet and question the top management and design staff of Scalextric. The weekend revolves around racing with the latest Scalextric products, eating, drinking and generally having a great time with fellow enthusiasts from across the world. Finally, all participants leave on the Sunday with a special commemorative car (just 48 produced each year) as a lasting memento of the event. For more details email membership@nscc.co.uk.
Brian Rogers, a former Journal Editor, has produced a detailed history of the NSCC on the SlotRacer online forum, this can be viewed by following this link.