A slot racing club open day saw overwhelming interest from across Somerset.
The East Devon Slot Racing Club event, at Awliscombe Parish Hall near Honiton, reportedly spurred on by recent media attention, attracted nearly 150 Scalextric enthusiasts from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
The hall buzzed with eager racers and collectors from across the South West, with participants travelling from Gloucester, Barnstaple, Taunton, Minehead, and more.
Dave Stevens, from the club, set up both full-size and smaller track layouts, which were enjoyed by many, creating a lively atmosphere set to a Fleetwood Mac soundtrack.
The event came a day after the announcement that Hornby Hobbies had agreed to sell the iconic Scalextric brand for £20m, prompting attendees to share stories and race their old cars.
At one point, the track saw a pair of custom-built Morris Minors racing.
Among many memorable moments, Ottery St Mary's James Brooks set the day's fastest lap, narrowly beating Whimple's Steve Keene.
Another highlight was a free prize draw for visitors, with Joslyn Benson claiming the classic Scalextric Chevrolet Camaro prize, drawn by Donna Manser of Awliscombe Primary School at the close of the event.
The club noted that many visitors expressed a keen interest in attending a proper race meeting, which takes place at the Awliscombe Parish Hall every Friday evening.
The club caters to a wide variety of categories, opening its doors at 7pm with racing kicking off around 8pm.
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