Hot Wheels Formula 1 Downhill Circuit Race Track Set with 3 Die-Cast Cars, 1:64 Scale vs Hot Wheels Racing Formula 1 Grid Start Track Set
Both are Hot Wheels F1 sets, but they race differently. The Downhill Circuit is the bigger, more competitive set: a downhill course with boost kickers, overtake zones, a lap counter and three cars, and it needs 4 D batteries. The Grid Start is a simpler side-by-side launcher with a start tower, countdown and checkered flag, two cars, no batteries and a lower age range. Owners rate the Grid Start highly for quick, fair launches; the Downhill Circuit suits kids who want longer, score-kept races.
- Choose the Hot Wheels Formula 1 Downhill Circuit if your kid wants longer head-to-head races with boost kickers, overtake zones and a lap counter that keeps score.
- Choose the Hot Wheels Racing Formula 1 Grid Start if you want a fast, battery-free side-by-side launch race that younger kids can set up and run on their own.
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 Racing Formula 1 Grid Start Track Set: $12.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Hot Wheels Racing Formula 1 Grid Start Track Set is $51.80 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)

