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Lane changers, lap counters, and high banks, oh my (1976, + 1912 slot cars, + 60's)
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Frankly, I could have fun with that as a full grown adult in 2026!
Ad above was a Tyco set. The first commercial slot cars were sold by Lionel in 1912,
In the 50's and 60's, slot car racing arcades were popular, where people would go to race or watch others race. They still exist today of course, just not in the same popularity and prominence as then.
Vintage track. Also, a greater than average number of ceiling tetrahedrons.
Group of 1960's ladies having a blast,
8-way track,
I had it! To be honest, the vertical parts were kind of gimmicky and while not necessarily flimsy couldn't stand up to our shenanigans. Slamming the cars into them broke those parts pretty quickly. But by that point I was already saving up and buying track pieces at garage sales and setting up a massive road course.