International Donington Slot Car Festival
23rd May 2010

Note; the 2011 event is covered here:

Scale Models are pleased to announce the Donington International Slot Car Festival 2010 
Spectacular slot based day out that is guaranteed to appeal to every one
Families - Collectors - Racers 

At the Fantastic Donington Grand Prix Collection 
Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby 
23rd May 2010 
Museum opens 9am
Festival opens 10am

International Donington Slot Car Festival 2010 Reviews & Pictures

Discounted entry for Racer, NSCC and SLN members so don't forget your membership card!

Donington Event promoted on BBC Radio Nottingham!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p007tpfw/Richard_Spurr_19_05_2010/ 
(BBC iPlayer available until May 26th)

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 Donington Limited Edition Porsche Cars & T-Shirts 
Few still available!

Come along and see the Scalextric Road Show 

• Junior visitors Can you pass your Scalextric Driving Licence? The all-new Scalextric Driving Test, this will involve driving on multiple circuits & taking various challenges. The Police Road safety team have confirmed their attendance and will be officiating in this.
  
  
  

• Scalextric staff will be hosting a Question and Answer Session 
  

• Final for Scalextric Champion 2010 (run via Club magazine and website)
  

• Final for Scalextric4Schools competition
  

• NSCC Championship competition

Many other attractions

• Get Cycling green Scalextric track - your partner pedals to provide the power for you to race!
  
  

• Scalextric Challenge in support of Help for Heroes
  
  

• D J Auctions auction of slot cars
  Auction provided by DJ Auctions (professional auction house) Rare and Unusual items and bargain job lots already entered - catalogue available in advance
  

• Rally Circuits and others from SCX
  
  

• 50 different Trade Stalls- Slot Car Swap Meet - opportunity to purchase the up to date new releases, the Limited Edition car for the event- root out a bargain or may be add some thing a bit unusual to your collection or race stable.
  

• Numerous circuits, of varying types, holding competitions and for casual races - bring your own cars and have a go on some massive layouts- great opportunity to meet other Scalextric Fans, find out if there is a club near you.
  
  
  
  Pictured: Scale Models SCX rally circuit!
  
• The Donington Grand Prix Challenge - this is a concourse hand built race - which is being held on massive routed/copper tape circuit- this will be a professional pre entered competition, a great opportunity to see top level slot car racing.
  
• Race Preparation Workshops - every wondered what you can do to improve your Scalextric car - advice from serious club racers on how they tune their cars.
  
• Scenery and Track Decoration section- take time to sit and paint Scalextric Figures - maybe even the opportunity to build a car
  
• Collectors Corner Exhibition - You will be amazed at how many different cars have been produced through the years- Great if you are a keen collectors, or if you just want to see an example of the car you got for Christmas when you were 7!
  
• Drag Strip Challenge - how fast will your car go?
  
• Quizzes and competitions with some exciting prizes to be won
  
• Digital layouts - try your had at overtaking

Further Details

Admission via Donington Museum:

Hotels
Discount rates available at the local Thistle East Midlands Airport Hotell - 01332 815831 and quote slot220510, or email reservationsadmin.eastmidlandsairport@thistle.co.uk  

Taxis
The following three taxi firms are recommended by East Midlands Trains and operate from the East Midlands Parkway Railway Teminus :
1. Browns Taxis 0115 9818818
2.Abbey Taxis 0115 9822222
3. Dial Taxis 0115 9811711

Make a note in your diaries now- keep an eye on the web site for further developments 
This promises to be a very exciting day out for all Scalextric Enthusiasts 
See you there www.doningtonslotcarfestival.co.uk