4 Race-Car Toys For Grandchildren

With Nascar season in full swing, your grandchildren might be dreaming of getting behind their own wheels. We've rounded up the coolest race-car toys and kits to help them live out their speed-racing dreams.

Pairing the natural appeal of wooden blocks and the sleek design of a race car, Automoblox are the perfect primer for amateur racers. The bulky body shape is easy for little hands to grasp and maneuver around a make-believe track. And Automoblox, with its number of interchangeable parts and colors, could turn your toddler grandchild into a mini-car collector, as well.

Price: $10 to $40, depending on Automoblox size
For ages: 3 and older
Available at: Automoblox.com

With 136 of the same kind of construction pieces you'd find in other K'NEX sets, your grandchildren can make two race cars with the Dueling Racers set; one that looks like a drag-racer, the other akin to a Formula 1 vehicle. Once the two cars are completely built with connectors, rods, and K'NEX bricks, your grandchildren can literally start their engines and race them against one another, (the set includes a motor for each car).

Price: $20
For ages: 7 and older
Available at: Knex.com

Still powered with the same lo-fi, slot-car technology you may remember from your own youth, this Carrera Digital 132 West Hampton Set has been updated to feature wireless speed controllers, so only the long cords, not the fun, is a thing of the past. Both classic cars and modern reproductions are available for the new tracks.

Price: $210
For ages: 8 and older
Available at: Carreraslots.com

Mini-muscle car enthusiasts can visit Ridemakerz.com to choose and customize their own beast for either road or monster-derby racing. Plenty of add-ons like remote control capability, rims, tires, spoilers, and even a musical soundtrack for the car are available so your grandchildren's creation will be as souped-up as they please.

Price: Cars can start at $12, add-on accessories run from free to $25, depending on the accessory
For ages: 6 and older
Available at: Ridemakerz.com