Now THIS is the type of set Ontel should expand on! Unlike traditional Magic Tracks, the tracks here are smaller, as is the scale of the cars, which appear to be 1/64, like a Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. The set features super wide straight and banked curves, as well as your "Serpentine" flexible track. You get one remote, and two cars; one car is remote controlled while the other is a Chase car which drives around the track on its own, with 3 selectable speeds (switch on bottom). The fun and challenge is trying to pass it up while you slow down, speed up or hit Nitro at the right moment. The Chase car, being self controlled, will cling to the outer banks of the track, so sometimes, it's difficult to overtake as you have no control over left and right. The cars move very fast and the RC car has cool engine rev sounds which is a nice touch. Both cars are charged through any USB powered port, and you can charge them simultaneously. Unfortunately, there's no escape from using batteries as 4 AA have to power the actual remote. Ontel was smart enough to include 2 track adapters, so you can attach any standard size Magic Track to this set, to expand the course even further. You can also use your regular Magic Track Cars on this track, though the remote control that comes with this set is only for the included RC car. Ontel NEEDS to sell more cars with remotes separately, so TWO people can race without having to purchase a second set which is just ridiculous, especially at $49.95 which is overpriced to begin with. There's an endless supply of standard Magic Track, Mindscope Twister and Neo Cars, and track, yet this amazing set has none of its own extras. It's obvious, Ontel's cash cow are the large kiddie translucent cars with their flashy lights that have been around much longer and are in many more households. If this set had a some kind of Lap counter, two remotes and two controllable cars, it would be one heck of a competitive race track (though a lap counter without separate laps would be tough). Our next step is to dig out some of our other chargeable cars (like Sizzlers) and see if they run on this set. Overall, a satisfying and interactive racing set with a change of pace (no pun), as opposed to the usual Magic Tracks passive experience.
