Hot Wheels Formula 1 Downhill Circuit Race Track Set with 3 Die-Cast Cars, 1:64 Scale vs Hot Wheels Formula 1 Sprint Race Circuit
Both sets are Hot Wheels Formula 1 tracks with three 1:64 die-cast cars, so the choice comes down to how you want to race. The Downhill Circuit is the bigger, motorized set: a downhill course with boost kickers, overtake zones and a built-in lap counter that keeps score, and it needs four D batteries. The Sprint Race Circuit is smaller, lighter, needs no batteries, and offers two modes: launcher-powered head-to-head starts or a continuous loop. Pick the Downhill for scored, competitive racing with older kids; pick the Sprint for quick setup, lower age range and flexible play.
- Choose the Hot Wheels Formula 1 Downhill Circuit if you want scored head-to-head racing with boost kickers, overtake zones and a lap counter, and you don't mind adding four D batteries.
- Choose the Hot Wheels Formula 1 Sprint Race Circuit if you want a lighter, battery-free set with two race modes that suits kids from age 4 and sets up fast.
Prices
- Hot Wheels Formula 1 Downhill Circuit Race Track Set with 3 Die-Cast Cars, 1:64 Scale: $64.79 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
- Hot Wheels Formula 1 Sprint Race Circuit: $44.99 at Toys"R"Us (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Hot Wheels Formula 1 Sprint Race Circuit is $19.80 cheaper than the Hot Wheels Formula 1 Downhill Circuit Race Track Set with 3 Die-Cast Cars, 1:64 Scale at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 13)

