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I like this commercial. Anybody knows the company that built the cars and the track? It looks like 1/32 scale...

This is good news for the fan of open wheel races in USA, first and then, maybe in some other places around (and more after the only Formula 1 race in USA has disappeared): " IRL, Champ Car entities sign merger deal By John OreoviczESPN.com( Archive ) Updated: February 22, 2008, 4:47 PM ET The Indy Racing League and the Champ Car series have signed a deal to unify the two American open-wheel series. IRL spokesman John Griffin said Champ Car co-owners Kevin Kalkhoven and Gerald Forsythe signed the agreement with IRL founder Tony George on Friday. The deal that reunifies open-wheel is finally at hand after the deeply damaging 12-year split between the IRL and Champ Car came in the form of a press release from Andretti Green Racing. The three-time IndyCar Series champion team announced Tuesday that they have hired Paul 'Ziggy' Harcus, who has served as Champ Car's director of racing operations for the last three years, as team manager. The consolidation of American open-w...

Take Felipe Massa right to the top at the controls of your SCX® in digital format SCX® PRESENTS THE FERRARI F2007 Get the Ferrari that was the key to Kimi's victory in the 2007 World Championship SCX® brings you the Ferrari F2007 driven by Felipe Massa, the perfect number two for Kimi Räikkönen, who took the Formula 1 World Championship with a lot of help from his Brazilian team-mate, who in the final race gave no openings to the McLarens who were aiming for the title. The car boasts a highly aggressive, sporty look, keeping the passion red colour scheme which is typical of Ferrari. Striking at the front is the double spoiler with its aerodynamic lines, the different sponsors' logos and Felipe Massa's race number, 5. In the side view of this SCX® model you can see the eye-catching air intakes and the different logos, with those of Shell and Ferrari standing out because of their size. Other features include the aerial, the different spoilers and fins designed to enhance the ...

Interesting story from Scalextric: "SCALEXTRIC GETS SET TO FLOAT ON BRITAIN’S LARGEST SUPERLINER! April 3 2008:- P&O Cruises Ventura, Britain’s latest superliner, is set to become the UK’s biggest floating entertainment centre, with a gigantic Scalextric circuit set to rev-up the on board excitement.Designed by the experts at Scalextric this mammoth digital racing circuit will take pride of place among a number of high profile entertainment features on offer to passengers. Officially named on the 16th April by Dame Helen Mirren, Ventura’s onlookers will be treated to a fantastic spectacle as iconic F1 commentator Murray Walker adds his legendary voice to the atmosphere. Located in the stylish Havana Bar, this super digital circuit will be surrounded with video cameras and plasma screens to capture all the turbocharged racing action for enthralled onlookers, providing friendly rivalry and fast-paced fun for the whole family throughout their cruise. For the ultimate racing exper...