Tom’s eyes lit up. “He’d love that. What about the cars? He’s obsessed with the new Ferrari.”
Tom nodded slowly, but he had a guilty look. “Okay… but I used to race the big 1:32 cars back in the 90s. The BTCC ones. The Volvo Estates…” scalextric 2024 range
“For Leo,” I said, tapping the box, “forget the old wired controllers. This new base plugs into your phone or tablet. You get six cars racing, digital lap counting, and a ‘fuel’ mode where you have to pit for a ‘splash and dash’—all without soldering a single wire. It even has a ‘ghost car’ for when his friends aren’t around.” Tom’s eyes lit up
“Right here,” I said, pointing to a row of smaller, cheaper boxes. “The Spark Plug range launched in 2024. They’re 1:43 scale—smaller than your old set—but they are tough . Perfect for a ten-year-old who might launch a car into a wall. They cost half the price of the big 1:32 cars, and they come with magnetic downforce that actually works on carpet. He can start with a Ford vs. Ferrari pack for under £50.” He’s obsessed with the new Ferrari