New SCX Nascar car: Juan Pablo Montoya

The first slot car for Juan Pablo Montoya is here for you to drive from SCX. The intimidating black and gray decoration for the #42 Havoline car is sure to grab attention and get to the front of the field of your slot car race.An adjustable magnet and tilting motor pod will have your stock car stuck down in the corners to give you the potential to pass your competitors when you'd like. The power of the RX-42B gives the Juan Pablo all the power he needs to pass anyone on the track. Details like the holes in the rear window for suspension adjustment and roof-top aerodynamic devices set this slot car apart from the rest. The details don't stop on the outside of the slot car, there is a fully detailed interior with gauges and a driver as well as a full roll cage to add that extra bit of safety in case "the big one" happens during your race. Montoya is the first driver in the Nascar Sprint Cup to be born in Colombia. In his first season racing in the 'Cup Montoya finished 20th in point and won a race at Infineon Raceway after starting 32nd on the grid. He liked the style of racing that stock cars provided because of the close racing. The Colombian had previously raced in Formula 1 from 2001-2006 for both BMW Williams and McLaren Mercedes. In that series he had won 7 races, had finished on the podium 30 times and had 13 pole positions. The highlight of that career had been the win in 2003 at the Monaco GP, which is the premier F1 event.Before his racing career in Formula 1 he had won the 2000 Indianapolis 500 while driving for Chip Ganassi Racing. Not to be overlooked are his 10 wins in CART during his two seasons in that series.No matter what Montoya has driven he has won. His determination and driving skill have brought him to the top of every racing series he has participated in, now you can bring that racing-drive home with you for your SCX racing track!
Wheel base 87 mm
Transmission type4x2 rear
Distance106 mm
Transmission ratioratio9/27=3
Wheel track 59.5 mm
Type of Guide Pivotant ARS
Wheel diameter21 mm
Front/RearØ 21 x 10 mm
Car weight90 gr
Motor19000rpm

*With information from SCX

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