Scalextric 1979 USA Grand Prix West Lotus 79 Mario Andretti 1:32 Slot Car

One of the most ground-breaking F1 cars of all time, the ground-effect Lotus 79, had proved to be the class of the field in 1978. The iconic black and gold JPS livery was, however, gone, replaced instead by the green livery with Martini stripes and additional sponsorship from Tissot watches. By 1979, the Lotus 79 had been outclassed, and it was a much more difficult season.

The USA West GP saw Mario Andretti score a fourth-placed finish, just behind the two dominant Ferraris and the Williams of Alan Jones. Scalextric, the ultimate motor racing system for all ages, brings the thrill and excitement of motor racing to life in your living room. Scalextric, sometimes referred to as slot racing, is where miniature cars race against each other on a special track, getting their power from a slot in the middle of each lane.

Scalextric offers everything for your 1:32nd Scale Slot Car Racing needs, from building your own real-life circuits to providing vehicles in all genres of racing. Adding buildings, borders, and accessories helps create the realism of the race track. Scalextric hits you right in the nostalgia, offering a thrilling and exciting experience of motor racing in the comfort of your home.

The 1979 USA West Grand Prix Lotus 79 driven by Mario Andretti, placing fourth, is a highly detailed car with a full interior and racer. It is easy to change the braid with magnatraction, and it is compatible with all 1:32nd scale Analog slot car race tracks, including ARC ONE and ARC AIR. However, the car is not compatible with DPR (Digital Plug Ready).

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