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AFX Racing offers 1966 Ford GT40 MKIV #1 Red Mega G+ slot cars! The origins of the full-size car is marred by tragedy. It began in 1966 with the J-Car just after LeMans. Ken Miles was test driving the car when it crashed on an embankment, bursting into flames. The rest is heavy-hearted history. There were only 10 made, only half of which ever actually raced. However, the MKIV is known for breaking records both at home and abroad. It only ran in two races: the Sebring 12 Hours and the 24 Hours of Le Mans—the most prestigious race events in all of motorsport. It won both. These victories were no accident. Ford made sure of that. The car was specifically, painstakingly designed for endurance, designed for speed … designed to win. Each element of the MKIV was totally different from other GT40s, starting with where it was made. The MKIV was built from scratch in the United States, unlike its predecessors the MKI and ll cars which were built entirely or partly in Europe. A little "skunk works" company called Kar Kraft built the all-new J series chassis and newly designed long, streamlined bodywork for Ford's Special Vehicles Activity. The MKIV was easily the most radical variant of all the GT40s. Other modifications were made as well. A NASCAR-style, steel-tube roll cage was added as a direct result of beloved racer Ken Miles' tragic death while testing the first J Car. Though it was significantly safer, the roll cage was incredibly heavy which hurt the car's performance. This particular beauty, the red MKIV #1, was on the J5 Chassis. Despite its skilled drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt, the red #1 was written off and thought to be least likely to win. To top it off, driver Dan Gurney was 6′ 4"—too tall to fit in the standard GT40. So, the team built the car body around him, lowering the position of the driver's seat and making a "bubble" shaped piece for the roof of the car. This would become forever known as the "Gurney Bubble." Dan Gurney often complained about its weight. It was a massive 600 lbs. heavier than their archrival, the Ferrari 330 P4. During practice at Le Mans in 1967, Gurney developed a strategy in an effort to preserve the brakes—highly stressed under the additional weight of the car. He backed completely off the throttle several hundred yards before the approach to the Mulsanne hairpin (a well-known high-crash zone), virtually coasting into the braking area. This technique (also adopted by his co-driver A.J. Foyt) saved the brakes but increased the car's recorded lap times. Looking on, the Ford team feared that Gurney and Foyt, in their efforts to compromise on chassis settings, had hopelessly "dialed out" their car. However, thanks in part to the car's incredible aerodynamics, it became the fastest in a straight line that year, topping out at an exceptional 212 mph on the 3.6-mile Mulsanne Straight. With drivers A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney at the helm, the red MKIV #1 took the lead within the first 90 minutes and finished an entire four laps ahead of the second-place Ferarri 330 P4. The overwhelming victory sent the entire team into joyful hysterics. So much so that the pit crew members climbed onto the race-winning car, consequently cracking the bodywork on the nose of the car. That damage to the car's nose can still be seen on the beautifully preserved car today. This epic race on Sunday, June 11, 1967 is still considered to be the race of the century—and this car's win remains the only all-American victory in Le Mans history.
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1966 brought about the era of the "Rent-A-Racer" car and it began with the Shelby GT350H. The "H" stands for Hertz, and the company provided customers with the unique opportunity to drive elite, high performance vehicles that could not be accessed anywhere else. The 2022 Shelby GT500H Mustang slot cars pay tribute to that original, legendary 1966 Shelby GT350H. All of the 2022 Shelby Mustang Hertz models have custom styling enhancements to celebrate the predecessor's rich performance heritage. Set off with gold "Le Mans" dual racing stripes and set of special rocker stripes, these 1:64 scale Mustangs also come with Hertz Edition and Shelby 60th anniversary emblems. Their supercharged 5.2L V-8 engine is gold-hued for Hertz's livery and roars past at an astounding 900 hp. The 2022 Mustang drives with a powerful, stealth-like grace reminiscent of its badge: the cobra snake. AFX displays this Mustang's unique design with a high-flying rear wing, intricate grille and muscular but sleek, sloping body. With striking gold stripes atop a shining black, these slot cars will turn anyone's head. * CHÂSSIS: Mega G+ LONG Wheelbase Chassis (1.7 in.) details: Smoother, more consistent, and more intuitive than any car AFX Racing has ever built, the Mega G+ chassis is the ultimate driving machine. It runs faster and handles better than the competition and continues AFX's reign of the most realistic HO cars on earth. Not only is it up to 35 percent lighter than any other HO chassis, having the lowest center of gravity of all competitors means it corners like a dream. But the cherry on top is the ability to create super realistic car bodies thanks to the Mega G+ being the narrowest, lowest chassis ever made. Additional chassis notes: --- Stronger pick-up shoes have stronger contact for more consistent power --- The AFX exclusive extra-long Tapered guide pin keeps the car on track longer --- Level 30 neodymium ground effects magnets keep the car glued to the track --- An FN20 Advanced Power Unit is energy efficient, smooth, quiet, and consistent --- The Nylatron chassis material has just enough flex for super durability --- High Carbon Power Unit rushes last longer than composite brushes --- The New Redundant Power Transfer System improved durability and drivability
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The Mustang of the century, Ford's 2021 Shelby GT500 is the fastest, most powerful street-legal car Ford has ever produced. The Mustang is Ford's original "Pony car" and hasn't deviated from its core composition in more than 55 years. It's certainly been worth the wait for its 760 hp and 625 lbs.-ft. of torque. And don't let its smaller, lighter, athletic look fool you; with the Predator—the supercharged 5.2L V-8 engine—the GT500 roars from 0 to 100 to 0 in under 10.6 seconds and tops out at 180 mph. Stomping through the streets with a kind of grace, it's no wonder this GT500 is the only Mustang to bear the Cobra snake badge. AFX Racing displays the Mustang's unique, new design with a high-flying rear wing, intricate grill and muscular but sleek, sloping body. With black accents atop a stunning red, this car will turn anyone's head. Specifications: * Chassis: Mega G+ LONG Wheelbase Chassis (1.7 in.) * Mega G+ Chassis: This chassis doesn't just go faster or handle better than the competition. It wasn't just built with the ultra-low, narrow dimensions of the original Mega G to continue the reign of the most realistic HO cars on earth. The Mega G+ Chassis is smoother, more consistent, and more intuitive than any car AFX Racing has ever built. * Includes: One AFX 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Red HO Slot Car
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AFX Racing 2021 Shelby Mustang GT500 Twister Orange Mega G+ slot cars emulate the full-size "Mustang of the century." Ford's 2021 Shelby GT500 is the fastest, most powerful street-legal car Ford has ever produced. The Mustang is Ford's original "Pony car" and hasn't deviated from its core composition in more than 55 years. It's certainly been worth the wait for its 760 hp and 625 lbs.-ft. of torque. And don't let its smaller, lighter, athletic look fool you; with the Predator—the supercharged 5.2L V-8 engine—the GT500 roars from 0 to 100 to 0 in under 10.6 seconds and tops out at 180 mph. Stomping through the streets with a kind of grace, it's no wonder this GT500 is the only Mustang to bear the Cobra Snake Badge. AFX displays the Mustang's unique, new design with a high-flying rear wing, intricate grille, and muscular but sleek, sloping body. With black accents atop a stunning orange, this car will turn anyone's head.
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