The high-octane entertainment finale of the year: On November 8, 2025 , the Carrera World near Salzburg will Carrera once again transform Carrera into the Highspeed Arena for adrenaline, entertainment, and the spirit of racing. Carrera Racing Night enters its second round—loud, fast-paced, and thrilling—and , with Rocket Beans (RBTV)andPietSmiet, once again bringsa format to the starting line thatcombines the thrill of the racetrack, gaming culture,andemotional live momentson the track. Following the award-winning debut in 2024 (including DCABCM Awards), 2025 promises to take things to the next level: more show, more action, more community—true to the slogan“We love Racing.”.

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Team Rocket Beans TV

Rocket Beans TV (RBTV) is an independent digital entertainment studio and community channel based in Hamburg.. Founded by Daniel “Budi” Budiman, Etienne Gardé, Nils Bomhoff, and Simon Krätschmer, RBTV combines gaming, pop culture, and live shows with an active fan community. The team produces content ranging from Let’s Plays to talk shows and quiz shows, as well as events, streams, and podcasts—all authentic, creative, and always with a touch of humor. In short: the “Beans” stand for entertainment with heart, humor, and nerd know-how.

Colin Gäbel

A host, editor, and musician with roots at GIGA and GAME-ONE; since 2015, Colin has been shaping shows like “Press Select” and the pinball show “TILT” at Rocket Beans TV. His blend of expertise, entertainment timing, and competitive spirit makes him the ideal “track announcer” for lively showdowns and spontaneous jabs off the rail. In short: He keeps the field together when things get tight on the ideal line.

Janina Hille

Host and streamer at Rocket Beans Artist Management, one of the main hosts on the RBTV lineup. Janina brings on-air experience, live chat skills, and a strong social media following—the perfect combination to host Racing Night in a way that connects with the audience, amplifies community moments, and keeps the excitement going from the grid to the finish line.

Gregor Kartsios

A veteran games journalist (including GAME ONE), RBTV host, and the mastermind behind the “Plauschangriff” podcast. Gregor’s experience in live analysis, context Go, and incisive commentary is Goinvaluable when it comes to making F1 setups, rules, and tactics understandable on the fly—exactly the kind of “pit radio” that makes an event like Racing Night faster and smarter.

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Team PietSmiet

PietSmiet is one of the best-known German gaming collectives , centered around founder and namesake Peter Smits. . For years, they’ve been delivering daily content—including Let’s Plays, livestreams, podcasts, and event formats— always with plenty of humor, , team chemistry, and a close connection to their community. Their mix of competitive gaming, spontaneous challenges, and genuine entertainment has made them a fixture in the German-speaking creator scene. In short: When it comes to gaming with personality, PietSmiet is in the pole position at full throttle.

Peter Smits

Founder, frontman, and longtime host of one of Germany’s largest gaming collectives. Peter combines showmanship with team leadership and live-streaming experience—the perfect combination for ramping up the intensity, delivering race-track-level trash talk, and keeping the pace high during challenges. When he drops his visor, the entertainment really takes off.

Christian Stachelhaus

"Chris" has been a staple at PietSmiet for years: dry-witted, competitive, and confident on camera. In racing shows, he’s the counter-attacker who drives cleanly under pressure and throws in some sharp one-liners along the way—the perfect combination for close GO!!!duels, quiz rounds, and sponsor challenges. #Chrisultra

Julian Laschewski

He’s been part of the team since 2021 and is now COO—as well as an author and podcaster. Jules combines organizational skills, stage presence, and strong communication skills: a mix that keeps live events running smoothly while still leaving room for spontaneous action. In short, he’s the tactician behind the scenes who steps on the gas himself when needed.

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Experience Racing Night at home! Challenge your friends and reenact the Racing Night activities yourself.

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Carrera offers a selection of racetracks suitable for different age groups. The Carrera First sets are Carrera Firstideal for toddlers ages 3 and up Carrera First , as they feature easy-to-use controls and a space-saving design. The speed of the cars is limited, which helps children keep the cars on the track more easily and avoid frustration.

For children ages 6 and up Carrera Carrera Go , there are entry-level models such as the Carrera Digital 143 or Carrera Go. These sets include exciting accessories and are popular because they’re easy to use and a lot of fun.

For children ages 8 and up, we recommend transitioning to more advanced systems such as Carrera Evolution or Carrera Digital 132, which offer more play options and a greater challenge. These tracks also provide the option to upgrade to digital systems later on.

Adults and experienced users who are willing to invest more in their hobby can opt for the higher-quality sets from Carrera Digital 124or Digital 132, which offer an even more authentic racing experience.

CarreraEveryone has to decide for themselves which Carrera track is best Carrera , depending on their hobby budget, how much space they have at home, and how old their racing partners are. However, for beginners, we recommend the GO!!!or Digital 132racing tracks.

The routes of Carrera Digital 132 and Carrera Digital 124 are often identical. They both use the same scale of 1:24. The main difference lies in the vehicles. On the Digital 124 , vehicles run at a scale of 1:24.

Not all Carrera cars can be used on every track; compatibility depends on the scale and system (digital or analog) of the track and the cars. Cars from Carrera the CarreraDigital Series are specifically designed for digital systems, and analog cars are designed for analog tracks; digital cars do not work on analog tracks without further adaptation.

The exact speed varies depending on the scale and model and therefore cannot be universally converted. CarreraHowever, many Carreraprofessionals report having accelerated their racing sleds to speeds of up to 126 km/h.

Carrera offers highly detailed racetracks in 1:32 and 1:24 scale for experienced slot car racers and collectors, equipped with digital technologies for complex races, while Carrera GO!!! the smaller 1:43 scale, is designed primarily for children and beginners, with a focus on ease of use and analog track racing experiences.

Carrera Digital racing allows multiple cars to race in the same lane with the ability to pass using digital technology, while Carrera analog racing offers traditional slot car racing with one car per lane and no lane changes.

Carrera Cars are designed specifically for certain track systems; digital cars are fully functional only on digital tracks, and analog cars are fully functional only on analog tracks. Compatibility is determined by the scale and technical specifications of the cars and tracks, which means that not every car can be used on every track.

Yes, Carrera-tracks are expandable. Carrera offers a wide range of accessories and expansion sets for its various track systems, so you can customize and expand your track. This includes additional tracks, turnouts, cars, and even digital components for some systems, which make the racetrack experience even more realistic and exciting.

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