Haynes Motor Museum is set to unveil a brand-new, specially commissioned Somerset-themed Scalextric track this April.
Having teamed up with Scalextric and partners, ‘Think Scalextric’, the Museum’s new track will offer visitors the chance to race the famous toy set in some familiar settings.
The meticulously designed track celebrates the essence of Somerset, complete with miniature depictions of iconic landmarks and local culture. Among the standout features is a scaled-down replica of the world-famous Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage, bringing festival magic to the track, complete with festival style toilets.
Motorists will also race past part of Cheddar Gorge, apple orchards, a local farm shop, cider stands and grazing cows, depicting the county’s rich agricultural heritage.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring a household toy favourite to the museum,” said Museum Marketing & Communications Director, Steve Mytton. “We wanted our track to have its very own theme and what better twist than to celebrate some of Somerset’s iconic backdrops.
“Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a miniature version of the museum itself, complete with the famous Red Room exhibition and Haynes Heritage Engineering, our classic car workshop.”
Eagle-eyed visitors will spot quirky additions such as a block of cheddar cheese with race fans perched on top and a car park scene inspired by the museum’s popular Breakfast Club events.
Visitors will have the opportunity to race Scalextric cars familiar to the museum’s collection, including Williams F1, the DeLorean from Back to the Future, Ford Anglia, VW Beetle, Lamborghini Countach and Porsche 911. Following its Easter debut, the Somerset-themed Scalextric track will become a permanent part of the museum experience.
Housed within 15 exhibition spaces, Haynes Motor Museum showcases more than 300 vehicles and automotive memorabilia. From the earliest motorised vehicles of 1898 to today’s cutting-edge designs, the museum tells the stories of the people who designed, built and drove them, while reflecting on their impact on society.
Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Nr. Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH. Open daily from 10am. Book online and save 10%. For more information, visit www.haynesmotormuseum.org or call 01963 440804.
