PT-6000 'RACE & CHASE' was the slot racing phenomena of 1978/9. Launched before Christmas it was a massive hit worldwide.The introduction of 'U-turn' hand controls was entirely new and brilliantly simple. The addition of the Police car was the icing on the cake - still a fan with Dads of all ages...
This set spawned several incarnations within Matchbox - see elsewhere for details.
The other unsung benefit of Race & Chase is it did not require the circuit to make a circuit! It was possible to create a long snake like track, open at both ends. The cars did not need a full circuit to obtain power. Marvellous! No other system could offer that!
PT-6000 'RACE & CHASE' comprised of:
1 x Police Car
1 x Corvette Stingray
1 x 9" Terminal track - for R&C only
6 x 90 degree 9" curve
1 x Tip up bridge
2 x 9" straight
4 x 15" straight
6 x aprons
4 x LH end pieces
2 x RH end pieces
1 x Mains transformer
2 x Hand controllers (R&C)
4 x Crash barriers
1 x Sticker sheet
Bridge supports
Track length: 14 ft
In 1979 it retailed for £25-£30 in the UK.
