How to Buy an RTR Slot Car Set

Head to a local hobby shop or slot car raceway.

Ask the clerk to show you RTR cars in the scale you intend to race: 1/24, 1/32 or HO.

Choose a car that looks interesting to you. Most RTR cars perform about the same, so it's mostly an aesthetic choice.

Make sure to get some spare guide braids if you intend to race.

Pay for your car; most cost between $20 and $40.