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CARS Dirt Track Racing

by Mattel
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 12.1 x 18.2 inches ; 2.5 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
  • ASIN: B000BN62KI
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 8 years
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,276 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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Product Description

Kids will think they're right on the set of the Disney/Pixar movie Cars. Racing the cars between Lightning McQueen and Doc Hudson reminds him of the movie and your child can "re-live" the action. This super-fast racetrack is modeled after an exciting dirt track scene from the movie. Children recreate the excitement by playing the parts of Lightning McQueen or Doc Hudson. Individual speed controls make the cars race up or slow down. Requires 4 D batteries, not included. Ages 5 to 8 years.

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81 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Great first slot-car set July 10, 2006
This is a great little set and is fully compatible with standard slot cars from other makers. Also the track uses the standard Mattel/Tyco connectors so you could expand the system if you want (with black track). You could also use the standard Mattel/Tyco power supply, but be advised that it's a higher voltage so the cars may go shooting off such a small track.

One of the nice features of the controller is the ability to limit the travel of the trigger (3 settings), so that young kids don't go full throttle and run the cars off the track constantly.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
flaws in toy can add to fun August 16, 2006
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I bought this toy for our grandson's 5th birthday, at his mother's suggestion. She thought he would like it after having seen the movie "Cars". The two cars take time to warm up, then go very fast, and occasionally go off the track. They have to be reset. My daughter told the birthday boy and his older brother, age 6 1/2, to think of resetting the cars on the track as their "Pit Stop". This just adds to the fun.
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Fun but flimsy July 9, 2006
Timing-wise, this toy is fun for my boy (who's four), esp., right after he watched the movie. He's excited about anything "Cars" now. Racing the cars between Lightning McQueen and Doc Hudson reminds him of the movie and he can "re-live" the action. Otherwise, for the price of the toy, the quality could be better. It is a bit flimsy. The wheels on one of the car kept getting bent out of shape and has to be re-adjusted every so often. It doesn't always run smoothly and you would need to nudge it along so it gets back on the groove of the tracks. Overall, its a fun toy for my boy, but I just wish it is more robustly built, esp., for the price.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
must use sand paper
Our track also was not working! But the key: sand paper. Must rub track metal strip and the metal peg at bottom of car with sand paper! It's amazing-- it works!
Published on June 13, 2009 by C. Pickerill
race set
Be careful when you take the track apart. I did not pay attention when they took the track apart. The track will break if you are not careful.
Published on January 12, 2009 by hzmt22193
Battery Eater!
I bought this toy for my eldest son(age 6)and his friends thinking that it would be like the slot cars that we had as kids - plug in electric - but when we set it up I found that... Read more
Published on November 29, 2008 by Mom of Two
Piece of junk... honestly..
When I was a child we always had slot cars, I don't recall the name brand but the quality was outstanding compared to this piece of junk... Read more
Published on July 17, 2008 by Janine Wren
Very Poor Quality
My son received this set for his birthday and he and his brothers were thrilled to get it set-up and running.
Unfortunately, it only ran properly a few times. Read more
Published on June 5, 2008 by lucky mom
Cute idea, poor quality
We were excited to have a slot car set, but this one has been tempermental since the day we set it up. Read more
Published on December 28, 2007 by A. Underwood
Nice toy for the price, my 3 yr old loves it
My daughter is in love with this movie so I thought Id get her this as part of her bday present and she just loves it. Read more
Published on May 30, 2007 by A. L. Cafasso
Flimsy and cheap
My son got this item from a friend and with in a week it wasn't working right. Needs constant cleaning and even then it won't work. Read more
Published on April 13, 2007 by Rhonda L. Shatrau
Fun Race Set
I gave this to a 5-year-old CARS fan. He really loves it and has been playing with it for over two months now. He also has the Pixar Cars Piston Cup Track Set. Read more
Published on April 5, 2007 by Cindy
Complete Satisfaction! Just bought another.
I bought one for my 2 year old grandson and I but decided to buy another for expansion. The package states that adult assembly is required. No problem. I paid $29. Read more
Published on April 1, 2007 by Trio Mio
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