Carrera GO!!! Introduces 2007 Mario Kart License Vehicles and CARFORCE

CRANBURY, NJ – Carrera, a leading name in slot cars and track systems for over 40 years has entered a new 2007 license agreement with Nintendo for Mario Kart exact replica vehicles for Carrera GO!!! race track series.

For decades GO!!! has been the ideal starter system for anyone wanting to enter or explore the exciting world of Carrera electric slot car racing. The 1:43 scale vehicles, designed in precise replication of real-life cars, appeal to children and beginners. The tracks are top quality, strong and durable. All cars in Carrera GO!!! systems are now equipped with double contact brushes and Carrera’s legendary Turbo speed controller for better performance.

In addition to Mario Kart, Carrera is expanding the GO!!! vehicle line with the introduction of four futuristic car models from the CARFORCE series: “Sorron”, “Malok”, “Austrion” and “Vinarra”. The cars are imaginative, fanciful and fun for the young and young at heart. The CARFORCE series represents the first line of cars developed by Carrera for its track systems and sets. The introductory models communicate the spirit, power, style and individuality associated with Carrera.

GO!!! series continues to showcase many original-licensed models of renowned car brands including Subaru Impreza, Porsche RS Spyder, Mini Cooper, Corvette, Dodge, Ford, Peugeot, Nissan or Citroën.

Overall, players will have 15 new cars and six complete sets to choose from in the 2007 Carrera GO!!! product range, including “Night Fighters”, an excellent introduction to the world of Carrera CARFORCE power-cars. “Night Fighters” sets include a new tunnel accessory, perfect for activating the working headlights—a standard feature on CARFORCE vehicles. More fun and more challenges await racers in “Tuner Chasers” and “Highway Patrol”, featuring a precisely scaled and detailed Porsche police car with flashing blue lights to ensure law and order.


To complement the new cars and sets, the accessory range of Carrera GO!!! is being broadened to include a jump, 3-D support system and Rally extension set. Narrow sections, lane change sections, junctions, loops and bridges ensure that players can create a personal dream-circuit to match any imagination with Carrera GO!!!

For more information about Carrera GO!!! and the full Carrera product line, visit www.carrera-toys.com

ABOUT CARRERA
Carrera is the largest slot car company in the world. Founded in 1963, Carrera Toys produces the most authentic looking and performing electric road racing cars in three scales, 1:24, 1:32, and 1:43. The company’s combination of product assortment, quality, and retailer resources has made it the number one brand worldwide. Carrera Toys and Carrera of America are owned by Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertrieb, Gmbh Salzburg, Austria. For more information visit us at www.carrera-toys.com.
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