Scotty's Slotcar Customs

22/06/2026

Wheel inserts are now available. These fit most wheels with the inner diameter of 12mm. They are just over 12mm to fit tightly inside. They also sit back off the rim a little which gives them the deeper look. At the moment I have black or white. Also looking into other colours. But great for anyone looking to finish off the look of the usual alloy wheels :) the hole in the middle will allow the an axle to sit flush.

Packs of 4, for £3.50

22/06/2026

Hello all. So just to add to the Scotty's shop. I now have Traffic cones :) . I'm selling packs of 10 for £3.50 :)

I have a few other things coming as well so keep an eye out :)

I should really use a web site 😆

18/06/2026

So, I haven't been brilliant recently. I suffer from ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) . So I can crash alot, it's very frustrating and can be very mentally difficult. To keep my mind from spiralling luckily I have a great hobby racing slot cars and if late building timers for the rally community :)

Unfortunately tonight was ment to be club night at Whitchurch Slot Rally Club but I wasn't feeling up to the hour travel to make it out there with my lad. So today we built a mini track to test some cars that we have been putting together.

Of course, we needed the timer out for bragging rights lol. Today has been warm and bright with alot of sunshine, it's been great to actually test the timer in the sun light as many timers or more the sensors can have issues. Today the timer worked great.

Anyway, show us your summer garden setups and what cars are you running.

16/06/2026

Was great to be part of the SRC Legends UK championship. It's fantastic to see Scotty's Slotcar Customs v2.6 rally timers all over the venue working faultlessly. Appreciate Whitchurch Slot Rally Club support. It was also great to be up the top along with my Son Zach. We would like to thank the hosts, event organizers Wye Valley Slotcar Club, Abergavenny and SRC .

We also tested out the new V2 gantry. Just shape. I'll send more info out shortly and a few things I'd like to try sort out on it.

09/06/2026

Thanks to Neil Thompson for his photos of his Scotty's timer being used at the recent round of the Slot Rally UK . Brilliant to hear it gave a solid performance all weekend.

31/05/2026

Next Batch of 5 Standalone Rally Timers (V2.6) Underway!

Just a quick update to let you know that work has officially started on the next production run! I am building a limited batch of 5 standalone hardware timers over at Scotty's Slotcar Customs.

If you are looking for a precision, single-lane rally stage timer that requires absolutely no PC, no smartphone apps, and no software, this is a completely turnkey solution.

Full Technical Specifications & Track Options:

Two Gantry Sizes Available: Choose between a compact single-lane gantry (perfect for custom routed wood tracks) or a larger Scalextric-sized gantry for standard plastic tracks.

Advanced IR Beam-Break:
Built using a UV-filtered photo transistor and noise filter to get away from annoying triggers caused by bright room lighting, camera flashes, or direct sunlight.

Ultra-Flexible USB Power:
Runs off a standard USB-A to USB-C cable. Power the entire setup using a standard mobile phone charger plug or a portable USB power bank right at the trackside! (Note: USB-A source required; USB-C to USB-C chargers are not compatible).

Intelligent Menu System:
Features an easy-to-use menu allowing you to adjust total lap limits and set a Minimum Lap Time to prevent accidental false triggers.

Advanced Hardware Toggles:
Includes options to configure sensor types, activate Stop-Go power relays to cut track power at the finish line, and toggle audio alerts.

Comprehensive Live Screen:
The dedicated digital display shows your total elapsed time, fastest lap, and completed laps live during the run.

Price: £100 plus P&P.
If you want to secure one of these 5 units from the new batch, drop a comment below or send me a PM to reserve yours!

14/05/2026

Hello all. quite a few people have asked about power cables and adapters regarding the timer. I have used wall sockets with usb-A to usb-C cable. Power banks and phone chargers. the reason i dont supply them is becuse of a few reasons. One major factor is warranty with wall adaptors. So i have bought a wall adapter that comes with a good sized cable thats all compatiable with the timer. it works great, so i thought i would drop a link. Comes as a pack of two or a single.

15W USB Fast Adapter Charger Plug for Samsung, [2-Pack] USB Phone Charger with Type C Cable for Samsung Galaxy S23/S22/S20/Note10/Note10+/Note9/Note8/S10/S9/S9 Plus/S8/S8 Plus/A71/A53/A52/A13