Racing licenses


Carrera collaborates with the biggest names in motorsports and brings officially licensed cars and designs to the slot car track. From Formula 1 and DTM to endurance racing and legendary racing icons—every license guarantees authentic liveries, meticulously detailed replicas, and a genuine racing experience just like on the real track.

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Little racing heroes

From Formula 1 and DTM to movie and TV heroes: In our Carrera themed worlds, you’ll find the racing universe that’s just right for you. Discover highly detailed vehicles, matching track sets, and exclusive accessories for endless driving fun—whether for young drivers or grown-up motorsports fans.

Frequently asked questions

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The most frequently asked questions

The most frequently asked questions

Carrera offers a selection of racetracks suitable for various age groups. For toddlers aged 3 and up Carrera FIRST , the Carrera FIRSTsets are Carrera FIRSTideal, as they feature easy-to-use controls and a space-saving design. The speed of the vehicles is limited, which helps children keep the cars on the track more easily and avoid frustration.

For children ages 6 and Carrera GO!!!

up Carrera GO!!! , there are entry-level models such as the Carrera GO!!! . These sets include exciting accessories and are popular due to their ease of use and fun factor.

For children ages 8 and up Carrera EVOLUTION Carrera DIGITAL 132, we recommend transitioning to more advanced systems such as Carrera EVOLUTIONor 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 choose the best Carreratrack for themselves—depending on their hobby budget, how much space they have at home, or how old their racing partners are. For beginners, however, we recommend the GO!!!- or DIGITAL 132- racing tracks.

The tracks of the Carrera DIGITAL 132 and Carrera DIGITAL 124 are often identical and use the same scale. The main difference lies in the vehicles: The DIGITAL 124 features models on a 1:24 scale, while the DIGITAL 132 features smaller vehicles on a 1:32 scale.

Not every Carrera car fits on every track—compatibility depends on the scale and the system (digital or analog). Cars from the Carrera DIGITAL series are designed specifically for digital systems, while analog cars are designed for analog tracks. Digital cars generally do not work on analog tracks without modification.

Exact speeds vary depending on the scale and model and therefore cannot be universally converted. CarreraHowever, many Carreraprofessionals report having accelerated their race sleds to speeds of up to 126 km/h.

Carrera DIGITAL offers highly detailed racetracks in 1:32 and 1:24 scales 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 racing experiences.

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

Carrera Cars are designed specifically for certain track systems, with digital cars fully functional only on digital tracks and analog cars 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, Carreraracetracks are expandable. Carrera offers a wide range of accessories and expansion sets for its various racetrack systems, allowing you to customize and expand your track. This includes additional tracks, switches, vehicles, and even digital components for some systems, which make the racetrack experience even more realistic and exciting.

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