Model makers recreate iconic British Grand Prix Silverstone circuit - out of SCALEXTRIC
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A team of model makers spent hundreds of hours recreating the iconic British Grand Prix Silverstone circuit - out of SCALEXTRIC.
Race fans can now compete against each other on the detailed depiction of the world-famous F1 track after it opened at the Silverstone Museum for Easter.
The 25 metre long circuit has 108 individual sections of Scalextric track and features grandstands and the Silverstone Wing's pit garages and pit lane.
Motoring enthusiasts can choose from pint-sized replicas to steer round the course which include cars driven by the British driver Damon Hill and other F1 legends.
Remarkable time-lapse footage shows how a team of model makers painstakingly assembled the track piece by piece.
Staff can be seen carefully constructing the course into position at the museum in Towcester, Northants., as part of their new exhibit.
Rachel James, from Silverstone Museum, said: “We are extremely excited to reveal our amazing ‘On Track’ exhibition which will see Scalextric take over the museum.
“To see the incredible iconic Silverstone Circuit recreated in such detail by the Scalextric team is fantastic.
"We know the new attraction will be a winner with motorsport addicts, families and car fans alike.
“Having the original full-size vehicles, including Damon Hill’s Williams race car making its debut as part of our Easter exhibition is fantastic."
The Silverstone Scalextric replica was opened to the public on Saturday (1/4) for two weeks and will then become a permanent attraction at the museum.
Sky Sports F1 pundits Anthony Davidson and David Croft tested out the circuit for the first time alongside retired pro footballer Neil Ruddock.
Anthony said: “Every kid loves a Scalextric, I was lucky enough to have a go with Crofty and it is the ultimate, I’ve never driven a better one.
"It’s a truly spectacular showpiece - I loved it!”
David added: “I haven’t played Scalextric for ages, I just don’t get the chance, but If I lived closer, I would come here every day.
“It’s mega and it’s got all the right corners, as close as we possibly can, to what I still think is the greatest track on the F1 calendar.
“So, if like me, you are not good enough to drive Silverstone, you might as well come and play the Scalextric version because it is the next best thing quite frankly.
“I absolutely loved it. I think they have done a mega job and I think it will be a star attraction here for a long while to come.”
Neil said: “I really didn’t know what to expect but the childhood memories of playing Scalextric and watching the British Grand Prix on the telly with my family came flooding back.
Simon Owen, head of Scalextric brand added: "For generations, Scalextric has been a beloved brand among racing fans of all ages.
“Now, with our collaboration with the Silverstone Museum, we're taking that love to a whole new level.
Race fans can now compete against each other on the detailed depiction of the world-famous F1 track after it opened at the Silverstone Museum for Easter.
The 25 metre long circuit has 108 individual sections of Scalextric track and features grandstands and the Silverstone Wing's pit garages and pit lane.
Motoring enthusiasts can choose from pint-sized replicas to steer round the course which include cars driven by the British driver Damon Hill and other F1 legends.
Remarkable time-lapse footage shows how a team of model makers painstakingly assembled the track piece by piece.
Staff can be seen carefully constructing the course into position at the museum in Towcester, Northants., as part of their new exhibit.
Rachel James, from Silverstone Museum, said: “We are extremely excited to reveal our amazing ‘On Track’ exhibition which will see Scalextric take over the museum.
“To see the incredible iconic Silverstone Circuit recreated in such detail by the Scalextric team is fantastic.
"We know the new attraction will be a winner with motorsport addicts, families and car fans alike.
“Having the original full-size vehicles, including Damon Hill’s Williams race car making its debut as part of our Easter exhibition is fantastic."
The Silverstone Scalextric replica was opened to the public on Saturday (1/4) for two weeks and will then become a permanent attraction at the museum.
Sky Sports F1 pundits Anthony Davidson and David Croft tested out the circuit for the first time alongside retired pro footballer Neil Ruddock.
Anthony said: “Every kid loves a Scalextric, I was lucky enough to have a go with Crofty and it is the ultimate, I’ve never driven a better one.
"It’s a truly spectacular showpiece - I loved it!”
David added: “I haven’t played Scalextric for ages, I just don’t get the chance, but If I lived closer, I would come here every day.
“It’s mega and it’s got all the right corners, as close as we possibly can, to what I still think is the greatest track on the F1 calendar.
“So, if like me, you are not good enough to drive Silverstone, you might as well come and play the Scalextric version because it is the next best thing quite frankly.
“I absolutely loved it. I think they have done a mega job and I think it will be a star attraction here for a long while to come.”
Neil said: “I really didn’t know what to expect but the childhood memories of playing Scalextric and watching the British Grand Prix on the telly with my family came flooding back.
Simon Owen, head of Scalextric brand added: "For generations, Scalextric has been a beloved brand among racing fans of all ages.
“Now, with our collaboration with the Silverstone Museum, we're taking that love to a whole new level.