By James Thomlison

Who would have ever considered that they would be watching motor racing where all of the cars would have electric motors?

Well it might sound far fetched but the reality of the situation is, it will be coming to a race track near you sooner than you might think. For years there have been electric cars performing astoundingly at the drag strip where they only require their power for a few seconds but they have certainly proven that an electric motor can perform with the best of them albeit for a very short time.

Electric vehicles have always been limited by their batteries, both in the charge they can hold and in the weight that is necessary to get enough power from them.

This is already changing with more racers using laptop batteries to power their electric vehicles. They can use several thousand batteries to power one vehicle but this helps to reduce the weight of the vehicle by several hundred pounds when compared to the use of a few conventional batteries.

There are still some problems to contend with when using laptop batteries, with the most concern due to the heat that they can generate. It won't be long before such issues have been addressed and just like the computer and the digital camera, the electric car batteries will get smaller, more powerful and more efficient.

Once that happens, you can expect to see them dominating the race tracks as they have done in their divisions on the drag strip.

By Derek Wortman

One Christmas, when I was about ten, I wanted an Electric Race Car Track. It was that one gift that was wanted but not really expected. The sears wishbook got wore thin from looking at the different shapes and sizes of the Electric Race Car Tracks. My brother and I got our race track that Christmas and I still remember the excitement of Christmas morning when we found our track all set up and ready to go on the other side of the living room.

If your thinking about a race track for you children this Christmas, there are a few things to consider before making that purchase. First, how much do you want to spend? Sets will range from $50-$500 depending on how many cars can run on the track, how many feet of track and track design, like 360's and super speed banks.

I have found better quality in the more expensive race tracks. You need tough durable cars as the first 3,4 times you race, you will definitely crash and go flying off the track, laughing all the way.

Second, once you have your Electric Race Car Track all set up, you will not want to take it all apart and put it together again very often. So, keep in mind how much room you have to leave your race track permanent for a while.

Third, how many cars do you want to race at the same time. I personally like the four car tracks. Great for mom and dad racing with the kids or when they have friends over for the night, no one has to wait for a turn if you have a 4 car track.

Now if your looking for a super Unique Christmas Gift then wait until you see the look on his face when he unwraps an Airplane, Radio Controlled Airplane. Unique Christmas Gift or not if you live in a little community like Mount Delite New Brunswick, you will not be flying no Radio Controlled Airplane at Christmas time because of the weather. Some where like Tennessee at Christmas time you could play with you new toy. So consider your location when thinking about a Radio Controlled Airplane as a Unique Christmas Gift.

Either choice, an Electric Race Car Track or a Radio Controlled Airplane, will get a big smile and memories that will last a lifetime.