International Donington Slot Car Festival
23rd May 2010

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