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| Daytona takes the checkered flag just ahead of | | | | run multiple cars on the same track for a more |
| the Plymouth Superbird! | | | | realistic racing experience than Elvis ever could |
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| featured on television shows such as "Mike | | | | Charger Daytona. |
| Douglas," "Johnny Carson" and "Steve Allen." And | | | | Carrera also offers the "Exclusiv" line with cars |
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| slot cars from Carrera. The sport has come a | | | | for younger slot car enthusiasts. |
| long way since the days of The King of Rock 'n' | | | | Long popular in Europe, slot car racing is gaining |
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| Unlike analog systems, by fitting a | | | | and adrenaline-pumping hobby that's fun for the |
| micro-processor to each car and including the | | | | entire family. |