Like all big boys toys, slot car racing and modelling is expensive, but also like most modelling the models and the track retain there value and even increase in value.

The cheapest Scalextric set costs: £40 (two simple cars with a small oval of track)

Cost of track:     Straight long -

                        Straight short - £7.99 X2

                        1st radius Curve - £5.39 X2

                        2nd radius Curve - £8.00 X2

                        3rd radius Curve - £8.00 X2

                        Digital lane change plus sensor track 2nd radius curve - £18.99

Cost of power and control:    Lap Counter / Timer £20

                                        RMS PC Interactive - £39.99

                                        Power + Control (2 x Throttle + P / B) - £16.79 

                                        Plug In Transformer Wall Mounted - £12.49

Cost of vehicles:    Ford focus - £24.99

                          MG Lola - £25.99

                          Moto GP Yamaha Valentino Rossi 2004 - £28.99

You get the idea of the cost.