Abstract: A toy vehicle booster is presented herein. The toy vehicle booster includes a booster assembly with linked booster wheels positioned on opposite sides of a track section. The booster's track section includes a central wall that defines two pathways between the linked booster wheels. Consequently, either one of the linked booster wheels can compress a first toy vehicle of a first size that is traveling within one of the two pathways against the central wall to accelerate the first toy vehicle through the track portion. Additionally or alternatively, the linked booster wheels can engage both sides of a second toy vehicle of a second size that is traveling along both of the two pathways to accelerate the second toy vehicle.

Abstract: An improved radio RFID tag and reader system comprising a reduced scale and scalable vehicle fitted with one or more electronic toll collection RFID tags and a track on which the vehicle may operate at a high rate of speed for long periods of time with minimal friction and without derailing or fatigue to the structure of either vehicle or track. The inventive testing system further utilizes a novel vehicle propulsion system comprising counter-rotating wheels adapted to maintain a variable and accurate speed of the vehicle upon each pass by the reader. The propulsion mechanism propels the vehicle down the track past the reader and returns it to a starting point to provide repeated interaction between RFID tag and reader.

Abstract: An elongated flexible open coil spring with spaced apart coils adapted to engage a guide pin on a slot car is placed in the slot of a model slot car track. Cars are positioned with their depending pins engaging the open coil spring to be carried around the track by a powered car held by and moving the open coil spring along the slot.

Abstract: A slot car and track system that can simulate a slot car spin-out delay while avoiding the need to manually re-align the slot car on the track. The spin-out delay is created using a guide that extends from the slot car into the slot car track. The guide triggers electronics when the slot car chassis achieves a turning angle near that necessary to cause a spin-out. Once triggered, the electronics cease power to the slot car motor for a specified period of time. Once the time has elapsed, power is once again restored to the slot car motor. Because power to the slot car motor is ceased before the slot car spins-out or becomes detached from the track, manual re-alignment of the slot car on the track is unnecessary.

Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.

Abstract: The invention discloses a slot car including a body, a power mechanism for driving the body, and an adjusting assembly for track switching of the body. The adjusting assembly includes a rotating component driven by the power mechanism, a guiding component fixed on the body, and multiple slot-pins. The guiding component includes a guide channel used for annular position limiting of the slot-pin and multiple position limiters used for longitudinal position limiting of the slot-pin, and the rotating of the rotating component enables the sliding of the slot-pin within the guide channel. The invention further provides a Multi-slot track combined raceway on which the slot car travels. With the adjusting assembly, the slot car is enabled to switch between tracks. The slot car is enabled to freely intercept its counterparts by switching tracks, thus the entertainment is enhanced.

Abstract: A toy motorcycle for use on a track with a guide groove includes an electric motor, a chassis, and a support structure mounted on the bottom of the chassis that includes at least two support wheels and a magnet. A guide mounted on the support structure is configured to engage the guide groove of a track. A frame is associated with the chassis, and a rear traction wheel and a front wheel are mounted on the frame. The rear traction wheel is operatively coupled to the electric motor. The toy motorcycle includes a tilting system that tilts the frame when the toy motorcycle is traversing a curved section of a track. The tilting system also causes the rear wheel to traverse a different curve trajectory than the guide groove of the track.

Abstract: A system includes a drivable surface that includes location encoding markings. A mobile agent is provided that includes a drive motor, an imaging system for taking images of the markings, a vehicle wireless transceiver, and a microcontroller operatively coupled to the motor, the imaging system, and the vehicle wireless transceiver. A basestation is provided that includes a controller operatively coupled to a basestation wireless transceiver. Via wireless communication between the wireless transceivers of the mobile agent and the basestation, an action to be implemented by the mobile agent can be determined by the basestation and communicated to the mobile agent, whereupon the microcontroller of the mobile agent controls detailed movement of the mobile agent on the drivable surface based on images taken of the markings of the drivable surface by the imaging system to cause the mobile agent to implement the action on the drivable surface.

Abstract: An elongated flexible sliding member with spaced apart coils, slots, or holes to engage a guide pin on a slot car is placed in the slot of a model slot car track. Cars positioned where the flexible sliding member engage the coils, slots, holes or detents in the sliding member to be carried around the track by a powered car held by the flexible sliding member.

Abstract: A play set is provided, the play set having: a planar surface; a plurality of targets located proximate to one end of the planar surface; a feeding mechanism located proximate to another end of the planar surface, the feeding mechanism being configured to launch objects at the plurality of targets and being pivotally mounted to the play set; and a return chute configured to receive objects from the end of the planar surface and return them to the feeding mechanism, the return chute having an articulating member configured to be repositioned as the feeding mechanism is moved with respect to the play set.

Abstract: An inductively powered toy vehicle and an associated track with inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned within the race track adjacent the track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit.

Abstract: A traveling toy system is provided, in which it is immediately confirmed where a self-driven towing vehicle is located under an upper track member. Two annular light permeable regions (5B, 5C) are disposed in the upper track member (5). A light emitting means (47) is attached to the self-driven towing vehicle (21). The two light permeable regions (5B, 5C) transmit light emitted from the light emitting means (47) of the self-driven towing vehicle (21). It is recognizable where the light emitting means (47) emits light under the light permeable regions (5B, 5C), as viewed from above the upper track member (5). Thus, it is easy to find where the self-driven towing vehicle (21) is by locating the light-emitting place.

Abstract: A toy motorcycle for use on a track with a guide groove includes an electric motor, a chassis, and a support structure mounted on the bottom of the chassis that includes at least two support wheels and a magnet. A guide mounted on the support structure is configured to engage the guide groove of a track. A frame is associated with the chassis, and a rear traction wheel and a front wheel are mounted on the frame. The rear traction wheel is operatively coupled to the electric motor. The toy motorcycle includes a tilting system that tilts the frame when the toy motorcycle is traversing a curved section of a track. The tilting system also causes the rear wheel to traverse a different curve trajectory than the guide groove of the track.

Abstract: The present invention is typically configured as toy racecars and tracks, or model train sets but other toy and non-toy configurations are possible. It has a power supply, controller, track, and moveable object(s) such as a racecar or train. The moveable object(s) is a permanent magnet, or contains one or more permanent magnets, or one or more electrical conductors acting as electromagnets, positioned so as to travel general parallel to the surface of the track. The controller has operator interfaces such as switches and/or a potentiometer(s) for speed/motion input. The track is preferably one or more printed circuit boards with conductive traces configured such that the controller can power them. Current passes through the traces in a repetitive sequential order that causes the magnet/moveable object to be propelled along the track due to the Lorentz force generated by the electromagnetic field(s) acting on the conducting traces and the magnet(s).

Abstract: Described is a toy vehicle track set and, more particularly, a rotational element for use with a track set that is operable for rotating a toy vehicle. The rotational element includes an anchor for attaching the rotational element with a surface. A flip box is operatively connected with the anchor, and the flip box is formed to receive a toy vehicle and rotate the toy vehicle. A track connector connects a toy vehicle track with the rotational element, such that the toy vehicle engages the track and is propelled from the flip box along the track. The flip box is spring-loaded, and entrance of the toy vehicle into the flip box causes a spring element to be released and the flip box to rotate the toy vehicle and return the toy vehicle back onto the track. In a desired aspect, the track is a string.

Abstract: An elongated flexible sliding member with spaced apart coils, slots, or holes to engage a guide pin on a slot car is placed in the slot of a model slot car track. Cars positioned where the flexible sliding member engage the coils, slots, holes or detents in the sliding member to be carried around the track by a powered car held by the flexible sliding member.

Abstract: A racing play set for toy vehicles includes a first track segment, a second track segment disposed in intersection with the first track segment, a return portion disposed in communication with the first and second track portions, and a scoring mechanism, where the return portion is configured to be shared by toy vehicles traveling on the first and second track segments, where the return portion is configured to receive a first toy vehicle from the first track segment and return the first vehicle to the first track segment, where the return portion is configured to receive a second toy vehicle from the second track segment and return the second vehicle to the second track segment, where the scoring mechanism is configured to record a pass of the first vehicle through the return portion and a pass of the second vehicle through the return portion.

Abstract: A model railroad remote object comprises a proximity detector, an on-board accessory, and an on-board processor. The proximity detector changes state based on proximity of the detector to a proximity source. The accessory, which is located on or within the remote object, exhibits a behavior based on a parameter. The processor, which is operatively connected to the proximity detector and the accessory, affects the value of the parameter of the accessory based on the state of the proximity detector. By way of illustration and not limitation, the on-board accessory may be an audio device, the behavior may be emission of sound, and the parameter may be sound volume.

Abstract: A guide mechanism for a track-guided toy vehicle which is equipped with an electric motor and can be operated on a road surface with a guide groove, engaging with a guide plate in the guide groove via a vertical axis of rotation on a chassis of the toy vehicle by means of a guide mechanism mounted on a chassis of the toy vehicle and being equipped with current collector elements for the electric motor, said collector elements cooperate with current rails in the road surface. A swing arm that is pivotable about a horizontal axis is arranged on the chassis of the toy vehicle which is placed upright on the road surface with the front wheels and rear wheels. The swing arm comprises the guide mechanism with the rotation axis, the guide plate and the current collector elements.

Abstract: A toy vehicle is operated as a track-guided vehicle and cooperates with a metallic current rail device of the track via one or more current consumers. A magnet is installed in the toy vehicle which is moved by an electric motor to optimize the traction between the track and the toy vehicle. This magnet is directed at the current rail device of the track. The magnet's magnetic force can be influenced as a function of driving operation states of the toy vehicle driven by the electric motor.

Abstract: A racing toy game comprises a multi-track closed circuit, a respective starting gate for each respective track of the circuit, a finishing post for each respective track of the circuit. There are multiple movable elements each respectively being for traversing a respective track of the circuit and thereby racing in relation to other movable elements in other tracks. A starter is associated with each respective starting gate, the starter having been for operating the respective gates substantially simultaneously to permit initiation of the race. Initiating of the race permitting the respective movable elements to traverse a respective track from the starting gate towards the finishing post. The movable elements are represented by animals, selectively horses.

Abstract: A current collecting device for a toy vehicle for use on an electrified track. The toy vehicle is for operation on a road surface, and is driven by an electric motor installed in a chassis and having a chassis frame that carries the electric motor, whereby the current collecting device has strip-like contact elements which cooperate with current rails of the road surface. The contact elements which are in contact with the current rails of the road surface are carried by a replaceable unit which is connected to the current collecting device.

Abstract: In a game machine, platen dots are provided on a traveling field. A plurality of self-propelled members are provided on the traveling field. Each self-propelled member includes a first linear motor and a second linear motor for respectively propelling the self-propelled member in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to each other. A miniature member is coupled with a motor so as to be rotatably supported on each self-propelled member. A controller controls the motor such that a rotated angle of the miniature member is determined in accordance with a propelling direction of the self-propelled member.

Abstract: A toy vehicle for a guided motor-racing circuit has a guiding groove and conductor rails adjacent thereto. A keel pivotably mounted on the vehicle engages the guiding groove to aid vehicle guidance. A magnetic device magnetically interacts with the conductor rails to provide additional retaining force for holding the toy vehicle on the track. One end of a rocker is pivotably fixed to the vehicle. The magnetic device is positioned on the rocker at a distance from the pivotable connection. If the vehicle moves off course by pivoting along its longitudinal axis about the keel, the rocker pivots in an opposite manner relative to the vehicle, so the magnetic device remains on the circuit adjacent the rails such that even if the toy vehicle moves off course, a magnetic force of attraction remains between the magnetic device and the conductor rails.

Abstract: A toy vehicle slot track is disclosed with at least a pair of toy racing vehicles and at least a pair of guide slots, each guide slot in turn having a pair of exposed power supply rails. The toy vehicles are guided about the track by guide pins affixed to the toy vehicles, the guide pins running within the guide slots. In a first portion of the track, the guide slots are spaced apart at a distance greater than the maximum width of the toy vehicles. In a second portion of the track, the guide slots are spaced apart at a distance less than the maximum width of the toy vehicles. The power supply rails run parallel to and at a uniform spacing from the guide slots in both portions of the track, providing power in both track portions to electric motors contained in the toy vehicles.

Abstract: A toy vehicle slot track is disclosed with at least a pair of toy racing vehicles and at least a pair of guide slots, each guide slot in turn having a pair of exposed power supply rails. The toy vehicles are guided about the track by guide pins affixed to the toy vehicles, the guide pins running within the guide slots. In a first portion of the track, the guide slots are spaced apart at a distance greater than the maximum width of the toy vehicles. In a second portion of the track, the guide slots are spaced apart at a distance less than the maximum width of the toy vehicles. The power supply rails run parallel to and at a uniform spacing from the guide slots in both portions of the track, providing power in both track portions to electric motors contained in the toy vehicles.

Abstract: In a racing game machine, a traveling field, on which platen dots are provided, extends below a racing track. A plurality of self-propelled members are provided on the traveling field. Each self-propelled member includes a first linear motor a second linear motor for propelling the self-propelled member in an arbitrary direction on the traveling field, and includes a first magnet provided in an upper portion thereof. A plurality of miniature members are provided on the racing track to be raced with each other, while being associated with the respective self-propelled members. Each miniature member includes front wheels and rear wheels provided on a bottom face thereof for supporting the miniature member on the racing track. The front wheels are provided as caster wheels. A second magnet is provided in a front side of the caster wheels while being magnetically coupled with the first magnet.

Abstract: A track structure for a toy construction set. A box-like structure is formed by a plurality of closely spaced, generally X-shaped track braces, which support elongated tubular flexible track. elements by track supports at the upper extremities of the “X”. The track elements have longitudinally extending slots therein to tightly receive the track supports. The track braces are supported and positioned by means of longitudinally extending rods, arranged in parallel relation to the track elements and secured to the track braces by a snap-in engagement of the rods with open-ended gripping sockets formed by the lower extremities of the X-shaped track braces. A plurality of track braces may be mounted on a single pair of rods, and rods may be connected together end to end to make a track assembly of any length. The flexible track elements may be of more or less continuous length.

Abstract: A roller coaster toy includes a set of cars mounted on a track. Each car has at least one pair of movable side wheel assemblies mounted for movement towards and away from opposite sides of a respective car to enable the cars to be easily placed on, or removed from, the track. A drive car has movable drive wheels for affirmatively engaging the track no matter the degree of curvature of the track.

Abstract: A model car having a mechanism driven by an electric motor for selectively raising and lowering the front of the car in synchronization with actuation of the hood, and raising and lowering the rear of the car in synchronization with actuation of the trunk lid.

Abstract: A track system for a toy racing car, including a loop of track sections connected end-to-end together to form a lane for an electric toy car to run along, includes a track section having a body with a groove for guiding the movement of the toy car, a pair of conductive rails on opposite sides of the groove for supplying electrical power to the toy car, and a substantially flat upper surface with recesses on opposite sides of the rails for positioning respective obstacles for riding over by the wheels of the toy car. Some of the obstacles are rotatable and some of the obstacles are fixed.

Abstract: A motor driven surface translating amusement device includes a base having front and rear base parts, and a rear wheel unit having a pair of coaxial rear wheels mounted rotatably on the rear base part. A transmission mechanism is mounted on the front base part, and includes a bi-directional motor operable so as to provide forward and reverse drive power outputs, and a vertical drive shaft driven rotatably by the motor. A control unit includes a light sensor mounted on the base for detecting changes in light intensity thereat. The control unit is connected electrically to and controls the motor to provide an appropriate one of the forward and reverse drive power outputs in accordance with the light intensity detected by the light sensor. A clutch mechanism is sleeved rotatably on the drive shaft, and is in frictional engagement with the drive shaft for co-rotation therewith. A rotation restricting unit is provided on the base and the clutch mechanism for restricting angular rotation therebetween.

Abstract: A model railway system with improved banking characteristics 10 comprising a series of track sections 16, 18 joined end-to-end to form a continuous track assembly 12 and a modular trestle assembly 32 to elevate the track assembly 12. The trestle assembly 32 includes a biaxially inclined coupling module 28 that allows the track 12 to be built at a greater incline within a tighter radius than would otherwise be possible. The model railway system 10 includes a battery 114 powered locomotive 110 with a portable hand-held remote control device 84 that uses infrared signals 102 to send commands to the locomotive 110. The locomotive 110 pulls modular train cars 53,54 that have coupling protrusions 30 and beam support brackets 64 to support accesories to build different types of cars.

Abstract: The present invention is a guidance apparatus for movable toy vehicles that includes a track, or roadway, on which the toy vehicles move. The track has an intersection. The intersection has a guidance mechanism for steering the toy vehicles in alternate directions through the intersection. A sensing mechanism, i.e., infrared emitters at the intersection and phototransistors in the vehicles, stops the vehicles prior to entering the intersection. The vehicles stopped at the intersection are then actuated after the mechanism for guiding the toy vehicles through the intersection has been actuated. Additionally, the vehicles stopped at the intersection can be actuated by a timing mechanism after passage of a predetermined time period. Furthermore, the vehicles stopped at the intersection can be actuated only after a mechanism for sensing vehicle presence in the intersection senses no vehicles in the intersection.

Abstract: A model motorcycle race track system is provided including a race track and a plurality of carriage assemblies slidable along the track. A plurality of miniature motorcycles are each mounted on one of the carriage assemblies for being moved around the track.

Abstract: A rotation control unit is disposed on an intersection portion. The rotation control unit has a plurality of blocks and extends into a running way of an automotive toy. As an automotive toy enters an intersection from a running way, the automotive toy pushes a block to rotate a rotation control unit. Due to this rotation, the block is moved away from the running way and the automotive toy on the running way is made movable. A block is placed on the other running way to close it so that the other automotive toy is prevented from entering the intersection portion. While the automotive toy is passing the intersection, the rotation control unit retains this state. After the automotive toy has passed the intersection portion, the pressure applied to the block is removed and the rotation control unit is returned to its original position, whereby the automotive toy can enter the intersection portion from the other running way.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for control of toys. Preferably, the present invention is a remote control apparatus for guiding toy vehicles on a roadway. Most preferably, a remote control hand unit is employed that is most preferably optoelectric. The hand unit includes a plurality of direction keys that transmit signals from the hand unit based on their electronic interconnection with a directional light transmitter in the hand unit. The hand unit transmits directional commands to control movement of a toy vehicle through the intersection of a roadway. These control commands are directionally transmitted via a modulated signal that is received by a sensor adjacent the roadway.

Abstract: A rocket (100) is disclosed having a body (101) with a bay (102) therein and a latchable hatch (109) which is movable between a bay opened position and a bay closed position by a spring biased hinge (110). A parachute (117) is mounted to the hatch. Upon unlatching the hatch, the drag upon the hatch causes it to move reward thereby pulling the parachute from the bay for deployment.

Abstract: A self-propelled model vehicle adapted for use on a closed loop raceway having a guide slot coextensive therewith is provided with a guide arm including a downwardly depending guide pin that engages with the guide slot of the raceway. The guide slot defines the boundary between two adjacent lanes of the raceway. The guide arm is controlled by a motor for lateral movement. The lateral movement of the guide arm forces the guide pin against a side of the guide slot to effect the lateral displacement of the model vehicle into the adjacent lane of the raceway. Also provided is a raceway layout comprising a plurality of modular sections each section having an integral guide slot therein. In the assembled mode the guide slot defines a closed loop guide way for engaging a slot car.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving game pieces during a game playing period includes a movement device having a support which supports a number of game pieces, wherein the movement device moves the number of game pieces relative to the support during the game playing period. The apparatus also includes a towing apparatus for transporting the movement device from a first location to a second location during the game playing period. The towing apparatus is movable in a predetermined path of movement. A method of playing a game with a number of players is also disclosed.

Abstract: A toy vehicular drive apparatus includes a first roadway having an electrically conductive underside and a second roadway having an electrically conductive top and being under the first roadway. A subsurface powered vehicle is movable on the second roadway and has electrically conductive elements in contact with the electrically conductive underside of the first roadway and in contact with the electrically conductive top of the second roadway. A power source connected to the first roadway and the second roadway electrically energizes the first roadway and the second roadway to provide power to the powered subsurface vehicle. The toy vehicular drive apparatus also includes a surface vehicle movable on the top of the first roadway. A magnet on the surface vehicle and a magnet on the powered subsurface vehicle provide interconnection of the surface vehicle and the powered subsurface vehicle to cause movement of the surface vehicle in response to movement of the powered subsurface vehicle.

Abstract: A track racing game machine Includes two or more vehicles having a drive motor and a pair of first and second contact members; a looped running track provided with a running lane along which the vehicles move; a power generator for generating a power of a specified level to be supplied to each vehicle to control the speed of the vehicle; and a plurality of pairs of supplying lines provided on the running lane of the running track to supply the power generated by the power generator to the corresponding vehicles, each pair consisting of first and second supplying lines, the first and second supplying lines being in contact with the first and second contact members of the corresponding vehicle, respectively.

Abstract: A trackway toy featuring a powered vehicle for movement along sections of track and action stations which may be in the form of an elevator and a crane in the vicinity of the trackway and provided with a movable structure for attracting the attention of the child, and a mechanism for stopping the vehicle at the action station and for using the power of the vehicle to activate movement of the movable structure of the action station.

Abstract: A construction toy system is disclosed for the assembly of a guide track structure for a wheeled vehicle. Basic structural components, comprising rod-like struts and molded plastic connector elements adapted for snap-together attachment to the strut elements, enable support structures to be assembled. One or more guide track elements is provided, preferably in the form of a continuous, slotted flexible tube, typically formed by extrusion of plastic material. Special track-mounting connector elements are formed with track-mounting lugs which extend through the slotted side of the tubular track element to provide internal support. Track-mounting lugs are positioned at spaced points throughout the structure, providing spaced support for the track element. The flexible track element is self-supporting between mounting lugs, and conforms readily and smoothly to vertical and horizontal contours of the structure.

Abstract: An toy track coupling mechanism has guidance channels to aid alignment formed on confronting ends of the track sections. A horizontally operating latch prevents unwanted disconnection of the coupled track sections during assembly and play. A laterally adjacent horizontally operating release switch allows easy disassembly of the track sections by disengaging the latch in response to natural hand pressures and movements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guidance track for an electric vehicle. The guidance track preferably includes one or more grooves formed within a dielectric material. The wheels of the vehicle fit, at least in part, in the grooves which are configured to accept the wheels of both powered and unpowered cars in the vehicle. The grooves guide and direct the vehicle as the wheels travel through the grooves.

Abstract: Provided is a track of elongated sections which interlock together to form various desired shaped. Each section has a safety securement device consisting of a "T"-bar slot (12) in its center. A rigid "T"-bar (16) is connected with a hook-end-loop strip (17) to the rear of a child's ride-on, toy vehicle. The "T"-bar (16) cooperates with the "T"-bar slot (12) to allow controlled movement of the toy vehicle along the track. The track may also be provided with raised, bumper guards along its edges to aid in keeping the child's vehicle within the confines of the track.

Abstract: A toy racing set includes an endless track and a remote-controlled self-propelled wireless racing toy adapted to travel around the track in a predetermined direction. The track includes a number of curved and straight sections connected to one another in such a manner as to establish a desired closed-loop race course. The straight sections of the track have a plurality of linear grooves extending generally parallel to the travel direction of the racing toy. The curved sections have a plurality of discontinuous turning grooves which are oriented at an angle from an outside portion of the curved section towards an inside portion of the curved section with respect to the predetermined travel direction of the racing toy as the racing toy enters the curved section from an adjacent straight section. The racing toy is of the single-channel variety (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention provides a track for a vehicle racing game. The track has two vehicle guide rails on an upper surface. At a curved section of the track, the guide rails converge so that the vehicles will collide with each other if the game operators do not pay close attention. Also, at the curved section, an inner side of the upper surface is recessed to hold the vehicle to the track. A guard member next to an outer side of the upper surface keeps the vehicle from tail sliding or spinning. A pair of power supply rails run on the upper surface along each guide rail, except in the curved section where the power supply rails connect by a wire or the like instead of running on the upper surface.

Abstract: A track section for a slot track racing game has a double walled box channels formed by alignment projections and receptacles therefore on each of the opposite sides of a track. A pair of hooks prevent accidental disconnection of the track sections responsive to random movements. The hooks have dependent fins which concentrate bending forces to the root ends thereof to preclude random bending under stress conditions. A lap counter gives a signal after a slot track vehicle has made a predetermined number of laps.