Carrera GO – Beginner's racetrack with app, pit stop and ghost car

Carrera GO has been the proven entry-level class for young racers for years. The track is aimed at children between the ages of five and twelve and combines easy handling with fast-paced action. With extensions such as GO Plus, pit stop rail, app connection, and ghost car function, the system has long been more than just a toy—it is a modern gateway to the world of motorsports. The modular concept allows Carrera GO to be continuously expanded. Digital elements have also been integrated, opening up additional play options—always age-appropriate and with a focus on fun and learning success.

GO Plus and pit stop rail enhance the play value

With the GO Plus add-on system, new functions can be added to any existing Carrera GO track. The highlight is the pit stop rail, where tires can be changed, oil refilled, or the tank filled up – all controlled playfully and directly via the hand controller. This adds a tactical component to the racing game that goes beyond mere driving. The intuitive controls ensure that children can quickly get into the game even without prior experience. At the same time, the pit stop function promotes an understanding of racing procedures and vehicle maintenance – in a playful way.

Digital elements and app control

Another component of the modern beginner's racetrack is the app connection. A smartphone or tablet can be used to unlock additional functions, such as recording lap times or completing virtual challenges. The app integrates real elements from motorsport into a comic-style game system for children. For example, vehicles can stop during the race because the driver's visor is dirty. Only when the child virtually “wipes the flies off the visor” does the race continue. This mechanism combines physical play with digital interactions.

• Record lap times and interim results via the app
• Interactive mini-games with real racing situations
• Virtual events influence the course of the race

Ghost car function: Compete against yourself

With the ghost car function, a vehicle can be programmed on a track to drive independently. Children can compete against these “ghost cars” to improve their skills or beat their own lap times. The function increases the challenge, even when no other players are available. The combination of self-control and digital simulation adds extra depth to the game – and motivates players to keep doing new laps. This function can also be seamlessly integrated with the GO Plus system.

Carrera GO as a classic entry-level racetrack

Until the introduction of Carrera First, Carrera GO was considered the classic entry-level model in the Carrera universe. Even today, it remains the first contact with the slot car principle for many children. The combination of simple construction, exciting driving behavior, and a wide range of expansion options makes Carrera GO a long-standing companion in the children's room. Thanks to its robust design and wide selection of vehicles and track elements, the system can grow with the child – from the first race to an individually expanded track. The connection with the app, pit stop, and ghost car function shows how even a beginner's racetrack can move with the times without losing its basic idea. Carrera GO thus remains an ideal solution for children who want to gain their first experience with digital forms of play—on a real track, with real cars, and real successes.