Slot Car Technology to Release "The Bench" V2 This Summer

For those who are focused on performance and want to know everything about the cars they build and race, there are helpful tools out there to help. I just came across this new testing bench that not only looks good but also promises to deliver a lot of info about your slot cars and engines.

The well-sized test bench will fit both 1:32 and 1:24 scale cars.

I'm not sure about the manufacturing process, but some of the parts look like they may be 3D printed--which is really great to see. I am continually amazed at how this technology has opened up so much creativity for the slot car hobby--where small-scale manufacturing allows us to test products and ideas and modify them quickly as they are brought to market. "The Bench" by Slot Car Technology is very attractive and appears to deliver a lot in a compact package. It's supported by a smartphone app that displays all the critical info.

The unit has adjustable power and appears to provide testing of acceleration, RPM, braking, voltage curve and most other critical performance factors. In addition, the manufacturer will be adding additional plug-ins to test tire break-in, magnetism and vehicle maintenance. The app images all appear in French, but I would think there would be an English language choice available via the settings; even if they were not, it seems to be easy enough to figure out. The projected price is about €220. To get all the information on the test bench product and its app, visit their English translated website HERE: