Slot car racing combines the hobby of building and tuning the cars with the sport of racing them. To make the cars faster, racers use aerodynamic car designs, a laser-cut lightweight chassis, strong cobalt magnets, and even glue on the tracks. You can see the experts battle it out during the Wellington Slot Car Championships being held at Te Papa on Easter Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. A drag car strip will also be set up allowing visitors the experience of racing hand-controlled cars at high speeds along a straight track. Mind Muscle Machine runs from Saturday 7 April until Sunday 22 April in the Level 3 Gallery.
Admission is free.