Carrera EvolutioN PRO-X - Digital Slotcar Genius

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New York, March 19, 2005 —- Carrera sets another benchmark in high tech excellence with its digital racetrack system just launched several months ago. Carrera fans will also see a wide array of additions to its boxed sets, its top vehicle range and its accessories, all in 1:32 scale.

Carrera PRO-X fascinates fans around the world with up to four racers on a two-lane Carrera racetrack in the largest track scale of 1:24 plus passing and lapping at full speed!

The new PRO-X Digital Racing System in 1:32 scale feeds your insatiable craving for daring maneuvers. Unlike analog systems, by fitting a microprocessor to each car, and including the special digital power control unit and track sections within the layout, the new state-of-the-art digital system lets you run multiple cars on the same track. This obsessively engineered digital system means more reality, more bumper to bumper thrills down the back stretch plus raw lane change section activation.

The single hand control delivers a dynamic combination of speed control and an experience so real you can taste the rush. It's also quite easy to expand any race track using Carrera EvolutioN’s unmatched 1:24 scale track.

"Digital Racing," the complete Formula 1 boxed set featuring the McLaren-Mercedes MP 4/17 and the Ferrari F2002 V10 "Nr.1" vehicles will be continuing its victory run in 2005.

Formula 1 fans will also have their pick of personal automobile favorites including the newly added Toyota TF104.

And if that isn't enough, there's also the Ferrari "Enzo Ferrari," in eye-catching red and yellow, that's ready to be taken on a digital spin for a duel against the two Porsche Carrera GT's in black or red. The Ferrari 575 GTC in the Baron Connor Racing 2004 and GPC Giesse Squadra Corse Spa 24h 2004 versions add the finishing touches to the Italian automobile legend's car assortment. In two distinct designs, the Maserati MC12 will make engines howl for joy at every Carrera PRO-X get-together.

The top hit in the PRO-X range of accessories is the new, extra-long double lane-change track piece which lets both drivers try their hand at breathtaking, daring passing maneuvers. And with Carrera Wireless, the cable-free controller system based on the newest infrared technology, which will be launched in the second half of this year, PRO-X drivers will be boosting their tracks' performance to experience freedom of movement previously unimaginable during races.

When it comes to digital slot car racing fun and adventure, Carrera PRO-X really is this year's ultimate prize. With its specially designed, 2.26 ft. long lane-change track pieces, passing at full speed is simply a flick of a button on the Carrera EvolutioN PRO-X speed controller. The driver now controls the entire course of the race, from accelerating to dodging, with one hand and this gives the driver more time and freedom to fully concentrate on the track challenges and on his rivals.

The PRO-X System can easily be extended by using existing Carrera 1:24 scale track pieces. In order to further enhance high-speed passing possibilities, additional left and right lane-change track pieces can also be added and integrated at any point on the track.
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