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Carrera
The name Carrera is Spanish in origin meaning "race". This concise term outlines the company's philosophy and identity. Since the introduction of Carrera in 1963 this great brand became clear market leader in the German-speaking areas and nowadays is a worldwide leading manufacturer in the segment of slot car racing.

For over 40 years Carrera has been a synonym for racing pleasure, action, speed and excitement at the highest level. The history of Carrera and its brand awareness together with the high standards of quality put all employees under an obligation. By combining tradition with state of the art technology Carrera makes it possible to bring the world of motor sport into one's own four walls.

The philosophy behind Carrera may be easily explained: The fascination of the car, the unique designs of different car brands, the adventure of motor sport and the irresistible urge of mankind to compete against each other are transferred to scale and fitted with Carrera quality and Carrera technologies, creating a platform for the young and old to be able to spend many entertaining hours at the Carrera racetrack.

Worldwide the brand is succeeding by its innovation and a range of new technologies. There are demonstrative examples such as the digital racetrack system PRO-X, the infrared technology Wireless as well as a new car technology for the Exclusiv system. These innovations demonstrate further developments for more digital fun and racing pleasure!

Up-to-date and originally reproduced car models form another essential foundation for the success of Carrera.

Racing themes which make every motor racing fan's heart beat faster. From classic cars to today's Formula 1 cars - everybody finds his or her suitable racing world!

Carrera is looking for the World Champion! Only the best have a chance to win the title and become World Champion. The preliminary rounds in many cities all over Germany were the first hurdles to be taken - with the races being carried out in two age groups (up to 14 years and from 15 years up). In thrilling competition everybody could demonstrate how much race driver's blood is actually running through their veins.

Only real racing professionals having scored a podium finish could qualify for the Grand German Finals. Now they have the unique chance to participate in the World Finals in Nurnberg/ Germany. For current information, please visit www.carrerachallenge.com.

www.mercantilemall.com says the ideal starter system would be the GO!!! Collection in the 1:43 scale. The turbo speed controllers included in all GO!!! sets guarantee that speeding in loops, high banked curves and narrow sections is real fun! The unique click-system and the perfect tracks make assembling child's play!

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Toy Name: GO Endurance Racers Carrera Slot Car Set
Company: Carrera
This GO Endurance Racers Carrera Slot Car Set includes 2 Mini Cooper S, 3 Straights 13.46 in. / 342 mm, 2 Straights 4.48 in. / 114, 1 Straight 3.94 in. / 100 mm, 6 Curves 1/90°, 1 Junction, 1 Connecting track section, 1 Straight with lap counter, 2 Speed controllers, 1 Transformer, Track section bolts, Guardrails, Replacement, contacts, Spare Guide Keels, Instructions.
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Toy Name: GO Fast and the Furious Carrera Racing Set
Company: Carrera
Join the Fast and the Furious with this GO! Carrera Race Car Slot Track. This set includes: 1 The Fast and the Furious Ford Mustang '67, 1 The Fast and the Furious Nissan 350Z, 7 Straights 13.46 in. / 342 mm, 2 Straights 4.48 in. / 114 mm, 8 Loop sections with supports, 2 Curves 1/90°, 4 Curves 2/45°, 4 High banked curves 1/45°, supports, 1 Narrow sections, 1 Connecting track section, 1 Straight with lap counter, 2 speed controllers, 1 Transformer, Support Set -Track section bolts, Guardrails, Replacement Contacts, Spare guide keels, Instructions.
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Toy Name: Carrera Evolution Drag Strip Challenge Slot Car Set
Company: Carrera
The Drag Strip Challenge slot car racing set is part of the Carrera Evolution series. It allows you to experience professional racing on mega track! Join the ground-shaking action with this Carrera slot car racing set. It includes (1) Chevrolet Camaro Super Stocker, (1) Pontiac GTO Bracket Racer, (7) standard straights, (1) connecting section, (8) curves 1/60 degrees, (2) mech. Speed controllers, (1) transformer, guardrails, replacement contacts, accessories, and instructions. Huge V8-engines in classic American muscle cars were always the spectators' favorites. There's no drag race event where you don't encounter at least one of the classics Pontiac GTO or Chevrolet Camaro, usually modified to suit the taste or needs of the owner. In the "ET Racing" class, cars of most different configuration battle it out with each other, an equal chance to win is provided by a complex set of rules. Victory or defeat then depends a lot on the reaction-time of the driver. This slot car racing set contains 17.39 feet of track.
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