They have just shown off the moulds for the first time
ETA is advised as start of 2020




Chassis: Podded - has the new rigid Sideways 5 point pod. Chassis can also take any Slot.it Pods
Motor: Slot.it Flat-6 20,500rpm 200 g/cm torque 10.25 watt, mounted a/winder with adaptors for 0.5mm and 1.0mm offset
Axle & Gears - 2.38mm (3/32nd)
Gearing: Crown 28t (GA1628-pl) - Pinion 11t brass
Has adjustable height front axle - requires optional M2.0 Hex screws, not supplied with car
Hubs front: Plastic 16.5 x 8.2mm
Hubs rear: Alloy 16.5mm x 8.2mm
Accessories supplied with car: M2 allen key under box, adaptors for 0.5mm and 1.0mm offset of rear axle
SSD Upgradable: Yes, use Slot.it SP15b

ScaleAuto have now announced the full specifications of their track system, including one item that surprised me - SIX Radii, with four being available for distribution shortly, then two further stages over the coming year. The prize for spotting the repeated typo is personal gratification, and the knowledge that English is probably your first language.

What you say, first Policar now this?

Well good I say, we now have two track systems under the management of dedicated hobby slotting companies. So this is all future-proofing for the hobby.

Here we have
a plastic track system from a dedicated hobbyist company which is suitable for both 1/32nd and 1/24th scale.
SIX radii means a very flexible design platform for club tracks.
With the sad decline in hand skills of the younger generation, we just don't have the future of hand built wood tracks we have been blessed with in the past.
They are offering the components in 4 units retail packing and 50 units bulk packing for club use - pricing is sharp, especially for the bulk pack product.

I am very appreciative of Armchair Racer to give me the opportunity to be able to try out the new Policar track system. Over the weekend I will give my impression of the way the track drives with both the supplied BRZ and other cars.

With some slot makers gearing up for Nurnberg, we see a lot more activity in new products.
I think these will make a few folk happy. Subaru STI under the Policar label


A couple of these will grace a set later this year

This model was announced some time ago. Now we get a look at the first test shots in colour, and learn that two variants will be produced.

The 330 P4 and the 412P
These are obviously mock-ups, so they are not there to show quality, just the concept for final tweaking.

Given that they are appearing as the first new "Classics" mold under Policar, as opposed to the 312p which came across from a Slot.it mold,
we can pretty much assume they intend using these as one of their "set" car options next year.

In December of 2017 Policar; a part of Slot.it, announced that they would begin production of a track system meeting
the requirements of European clubs, which race mainly on plastic tracks; as well as a top quality option for home tracks.
The track has 90mm lane spacing - the same as Ninco track.




Ninco has been the most widely used club track, and the Policar track has a textured, but less abrasive surface perfectly suited
for grip when racing without traction magnets, and forgiving in dusty environments. The track is made from a rigid plastic which
will not warp, and the plastic slot liner inside the rails will not fold inwards or close up at the joints. There is an adapter track
between the two systems. Having seen prototypes when I visited Galileo Engineering (Slot.it) earlier in 2017, I can attest that
they have adopted the best aspects of other track systems, and improved joining methods, surface, and plastic composition.

- Textured surface scrubs dust from tyres to maintain better grip than smooth tracks in dusty conditions
- Note the rail liner, and flat racing surface - the rails are not "raised"


- Rigid plastic that will not warp or buckle with temperature change.




- Slot depth 8.5mm will take Slot.it wood guides
- 90mm lane spacing


- Robust electric connection, easy to use, secure clipping system, and lined slot which will not close up at the joints
The electrical connection is very good, and the steel rails are rust resistant stainless steel.



- 60mm wide border sections gives 105mm from slot centre to guard rail, great for non magnet racing


- Robust guard rails that clip above and below track

The joining system is easy to use for smaller hands, and very good, but these clips provide additional security for
locking sections together longitudinally in more permanent layouts


The clips pictured below in orange and red securely lock 4, 6 and 8 lane systems together laterally to eliminate gaps



They have designed the geometry, so that a layout can have the turns altered, while retaining the main structure,
as the geometry of the various curves simply requires the addition or subtraction of half straight pieces to restore
continuity.
See R1 at top, through to R4 at bottom.
Initial track will be 4 lane (R1 and R2), expanded to 8 lane at the end of the year.


This will be a real bonus for people who like to experiment with track alterations.

In 2019, digital track pieces will be added.


There is additional detail in the document at this link "WhyPolicar"