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Show --satisfying comfort of his own~ home:, The first slot cars actually were built in England at the turn of the century. But they were cumbersome toys operated by old-fashioned acid batteries. If the car turned over, the battery spilled acid over ~ the floors or rugs. The current craze began a few years back, again in England, and was introduced to the U.S: by the Aurora Plastics Corp., now the largest manufacturer in the industry. Jack Besser, president of the Hobby Industry Association of America, Inc., estimates that Americans will plunk down $200 million for cars and equipment in 1966. “One reason for the popularity of slotcar racing is that the entire family can share in the fun. In Madison, young and grown-up club members tinker over their cars together. The competition both on Newmouthwash- discovery! ricate, 136-foot track was built by a club in Madison, Conn. ©1965, The Procter & Gomble Comey and off the track is usually heated. While the price of a car may range fj $5 to $25, the speed is usually pretgi ti case: Sacloas ‘rack lve learned, however, that they can redesign their cars to get the last burst of speed out of them. The tires can be smoothed to reduce friction, the car can be rebal- numberof the youngsters in the club are breathing down his neck. —“The competition isa way of getting close to the kids,” he says. “As adults, we sometimes forget that cars are one of the most important parts of young society. I-know one t4-year-old-who-has-a complete auto transmission that he put together in his bedroom. Helikes to sit there ‘with it-and-shift-gears. ——"The centeris-a practical way for the adults to find out what our kids are thinking and feeling.” @ v anced to take curves quicker, and the electric motor can be tuned and regeared for ultimate speed. First thing in the morning and your breath will feel fresher for hours.. E Scopeis the new mouthwash discovery from Procter & Gamble.Scopeispowerful. First thing in the morning and your breathwill feel fresher for hours. Scope has agreat taste, too. Remember, Oncein the morning doesit. ~ Family Weekly, November 6, 1966 5 |