Record Racer

Put the pedal to the metal with a mechanical racing game you build yourself! Steer your car across a spinning, circular racetrack — complete with a potentiometer that lets you control the speed and moveable obstacles to make the game harder or easier. Ready to discover a need for speed — and a love of STEM?

What’s included?

• wood set (34 pcs)

• 12 barrel bolts

• 13 screws

• 4 clear spacers

• metal washer

• obstacle set (14 pcs)

• 12 track clips

• 3 zip ties

• 2 sticky foam sheets

• track hub

• tri wrench

• screwdriver

• car

• magnet holder

• motor

• potentiometer

• 4 AA carbon zinc batteries

• battery pack

• illustrated instruction booklet

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Topics explored

1. 

   Mechanical linkages

2. 

   Electronics

3. 

   Mechanical games