General Questions About Carrera Racetracks

If the item you want isn't in stock, the next delivery date is typically provided. If it's no longer listed in the online shop, please contact us for more information.

Small parts like mirrors, spoilers, and antennas are designed to be easily attached. To prevent them from falling off or breaking during use, remove these parts before racing. They do not affect the vehicle's performance. You can find replacement small parts as a set through retailers or our online shop.

Digital Carrera Tracks:
Individual lane changes can be made with the digital switches.
Multiple vehicles can operate simultaneously, depending on the system: DIGITAL 143: up to 3 vehicles, DIGITAL 132: up to 6 vehicles, DIGITAL 124: up to 4 vehicles.
DIGITAL 124/132 tracks can include digital features like controlling fuel levels, braking, and precise speed measurement. Ghost car and pace car functions are also available on DIGITAL 124/132 tracks.

Analog Carrera Tracks:
Only 2 vehicles can be driven at the same time.
Lane changes cannot be made individually with a button, unlike digital tracks.
Mechanical and electronic lap counters can be used as accessories.

Detailed descriptions for recreating selected original race tracks are available for download from our website.

As of autumn 2014, our licensing agreements with motorsport teams do not include the rights to print on tires, so they are offered without imprints.

To avoid voltage loss on longer tracks, we recommend an additional power feed (5m or 10m) for track lengths around 12-15 meters.

Each vehicle comes with a maintenance manual. Regular cleaning and care, such as removing dust, dirt, and hair, are essential. Bearings and axle points should be cleaned and lubricated with acid-free oil or grease as per the instructions. More details, such as axle replacement and maintenance, can be found in the manual.

Turn on the train with the red plus button. Place the Ghost Car vehicle 30 cm in front of the start rail. Set the red slider to ghost and confirm with the red plus button. Drive through until the confirmation signal sounds. The vehicle will return to 30 cm in front of the start rail. Unplug the hand controller from the Ghostcar. Set the slider to 20, 30, or training, place the second vehicle on the track, and press the red plus button twice.

Set the red slider to the "20" mark on the start rail.

1. Unplug the transformer.
2. Hold the GO!!! Plus button, plug in the transformer, and release the button after the signal.
3. Move the wireless hand controller from the center position up until a beep sounds, then return it to the center.
4. Set the red slider to the right side where the speaker is.
5. Repeat the transformer plug-in process.
6. Move the wireless hand controller up until a beep sounds, then return it to the center.
7. Set the red slider in the middle.
8. Place both vehicles on the track and start driving.

1. Turn on the train.
2. Hold down the Code key.
3. Switch off the train and wait for 3-5 seconds.
4. Turn the train back on.
5. Release the Code key. Everything should work again.

Turn on the train (with no vehicles on the rail).

1. Hold the Pace Car button.
2. Turn off the track.
3. Wait for 2-3 seconds.
4. Turn the train back on.
5. Release the Pace Car button.

Ensure no car is on the track.
Turn on the control unit.
Hold the Pace Car button, turn off the track, turn it back on, then release the button.
Plug in the wireless receiver on Tower 1.
Press the wireless receiver button.
Press the small black button on the wireless controller.
Place the vehicle on the track.
Press the code button and the switch button.
Accelerate to test.
Repeat for each additional wireless controller.

If the hand controllers don't work outside the charging cradle, the batteries are likely deeply discharged. This situation isn't covered by the warranty. Even when not in use, charge the wireless hand controllers every 3 months. Deeply discharged batteries often can't regenerate and need replacement. Replacement batteries are available in the Carrera Online Shop.