{"id":2234,"date":"2017-05-18T20:45:41","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T01:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/?p=2234"},"modified":"2017-05-18T20:45:41","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T01:45:41","slug":"scalextric-racing-truck-team-gulf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/scalextric-racing-truck-team-gulf\/","title":{"rendered":"Scalextric Racing Truck – TEAM GULF"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you truly want to run\u00a0something different? Race the trucks.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Scalextric entered the truck racing scene a couple of years ago with these generic “super-resistant” models. Basically this means a no-frills model that isn’t exactly a 1:1 prototype match. However, they are very close to the real deal and many enthusiasts appreciate the very low entry price.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am not much of a racing truck fan, but I am a hopeless GULF racing scheme fan. As soon as this truck arrived at my dealer, in the cart it went.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These super resistant models do not come in standard cases, rather simple cardboard. That is just fine by me. I’m not a shelf queen collector and if it helps keep this price point low, I am all for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Data<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Height – 80\u00a0MM<\/strong><\/span>
\n Length – 170\u00a0MM<\/strong><\/span>
\n Width – 72\u00a0MM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Overall the artwork is well done. As \u00a0GULF fan, I just want it to look reasonably executed and Scalextric accomplishes that for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The models in the super-resistant line are perfect for beginners and younger drivers. Low cost\/High Durability. That doesn’t mean none of the veteran enthusiasts won’t appreciate them, we do. <\/strong>Sometimes it is very convenient to have models like this when guests arrive. Go ahead…race’em! <\/span><\/p>\n

Beat them, bang them…have fun. Meanwhile my more delicate models stay safely hidden.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These trucks are simple inline configuration with a strong bar magnet behind the motor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The motor is the standard Scalextric motor and it’s geared 9\/27 ( 9 tooth pinion, 27 tooth crown gear).<\/span><\/p>\n

Not that it matters much. This is a model built for simple running. I have no plans on performing any advanced tuning, although you could if you really wanted to. My only change will be some much appreciated lead weight underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n

FULL VIDEO REVIEW<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n