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Experience the high-speed thrills of the hit movie "Cars" for yourself with Carrera's Go!!! Race-o-Rama. With approximately 18 feet of track, this racecourse comes with two 1:43-scale race cars based on the film characters Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks. With twists, turns, ramps, and even places where the two racing cars can collide, it's a thrilling race from start to finish.

Ages: 8+

Requires:

A/C power outlet

What We Think
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The Good: Everything a track-car course should be: durable, easy-to-use and fast.

The Challenging: Might not appeal to kids who aren't fans of the movie.

In a Nutshell: A fast track-car course, designed especially for "Cars" fans.

Race as Lightning McQueen, the hero of the Pixar movie "Cars." View larger.

Or, take the roll of his arch nemesis, Chick Hicks. View larger.
Well-Designed and Easy to Build
Carrera is one of the premier track-racing companies in the world, and this track proves their expertise. The 26 track pieces come in a variety of shapes, including hairpin turns and a pit stop area. They lock together using a bolt system, which makes the track easy to assemble. Also included are several decorative set pieces, all matching the theme of "Cars."

The two cars included with the track are well-constructed, with a durable plastic chassis and a sleek tampo print. They are modeled after two characters from the film: the heroic red race car, Lightning McQueen, and his arch-nemesis, Chick Hicks. Both cars sport meticulous paint jobs representing their respective teams, Rust-eze and HTB. Kids will enjoy their vibrant colors, expressive eyes and movie-accurate detail. The cars also feature double-contact brushes, which make sure you have a fast and controlled race every time.

A High-Speed, Exhilarating Race
Kids will like how fast these little cars can go. They work in the classic track-car model: the cars stick to the tracks through magnetic attraction, and are propelled along by a single "revving" station. The racers can be controlled with an easy-to-use remote control. Carrera has also incorporated a "Turbo" speed button, which allows the cars to reach even faster speeds. At full speed, they'll traverse the entire 18-foot track in close to 10 seconds.

The track itself is entertaining to race on. There are long straightaways, hairpin turns, and a banking ramp-turn where the cars can spin out of control if they're going too fast. There's even a place where the two tracks cross and the two cars can collide. There's also a lap counter, allowing you to take a break from competitive play and race against your best times.

What's in the Box
Lightning McQueen race car, Chick Hicks race car, 26 track pieces, 2 controllers, and accessories.

This 18-foot track-car course is filled with hairpin turns, loops and long straightaways. View larger.

From the Manufacturer

The Go Series - The Go series is a world class starter system for kids 8 and up. All sets include "Turbo Speed" controllers for added racing boost. There is an extensive variety of accessories for thrilling action. The track system has an "Easy to Assemble" bolt system. The street curves have red and white printed shoulders. All cars are fitted with double contact brushes. The cars are high-quality original detailed and tampo printed. They are 1:43 scale.