This article is about some slot car racing basics. This is not all inclusive, but, it should help beginners to get started and help refresh those of you that are experienced.

Some people say that the first rule of slot car racing is concentration. Being able to focus on your car and it's surroundings as it moves around the track. Some of you might say "Well Duh!!". However it is more difficult than you think. Scientists have determined that we now have a shorter attention span than a goldfish. Think about that one for a minute, if you can.