A team of model makers spent hundreds of hours recreating the iconic British Grand Prix Silverstone circuit - out of SCALEXTRIC.<br /><br />Race fans can now compete against each other on the detailed depiction of the world-famous F1 track after it opened at the Silverstone Museum for Easter. <br /><br />The 25 metre long circuit has 108 individual sections of Scalextric track and features grandstands and the Silverstone Wing's pit garages and pit lane.<br /><br />Motoring enthusiasts can choose from pint-sized replicas to steer round the course which include cars driven by the British driver Damon Hill and other F1 legends.<br /><br />Remarkable time-lapse footage shows how a team of model makers painstakingly assembled the track piece by piece. <br /><br />Staff can be seen carefully constructing the course into position at the museum in Towcester, Northants., as part of their new exhibit.<br /><br />Rachel James, from Silverstone Museum, said: “We are extremely excited to reveal our amazing ‘On Track’ exhibition which will see Scalextric take over the museum.<br /><br />“To see the incredible iconic Silverstone Circuit recreated in such detail by the Scalextric team is fantastic.<br /><br />"We know the new attraction will be a winner with motorsport addicts, families and car fans alike.<br /><br />“Having the original full-size vehicles, including Damon Hill’s Williams race car making its debut as part of our Easter exhibition is fantastic."<br /><br />The Silverstone Scalextric replica was opened to the public on Saturday (1/4) for two weeks and will then become a permanent attraction at the museum.<br /><br />Sky Sports F1 pundits Anthony Davidson and David Croft tested out the circuit for the first time alongside retired pro footballer Neil Ruddock. <br /><br />Anthony said: “Every kid loves a Scalextric, I was lucky enough to have a go with Crofty and it is the ultimate, I’ve never driven a better one. <br /><br />"It’s a truly spectacular showpiece - I loved it!”<br /><br />David added: “I haven’t played Scalextric for ages, I just don’t get the chance, but If I lived closer, I would come here every day.<br /><br />“It’s mega and it’s got all the right corners, as close as we possibly can, to what I still think is the greatest track on the F1 calendar.<br /><br />“So, if like me, you are not good enough to drive Silverstone, you might as well come and play the Scalextric version because it is the next best thing quite frankly.<br /><br />“I absolutely loved it. I think they have done a mega job and I think it will be a star attraction here for a long while to come.”<br /><br />Neil said: “I really didn’t know what to expect but the childhood memories of playing Scalextric and watching the British Grand Prix on the telly with my family came flooding back. <br /><br />Simon Owen, head of Scalextric brand added: "For generations, Scalextric has been a beloved brand among racing fans of all ages.<br /><br />“Now, with our collaboration with the Silverstone Museum, we're taking that love to a whole new level.
