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The Speed Squad Slot Car Drag Racing Reaction Practice Tree is the perfect training aid for honing your “Christmas Tree” timing skills at home or on the go. Designed in the familiar NHRA drag‐racing style, it gives you both a Sportsman Tree and a Pro Tree option and displays any red‐light starts so you can see exactly where you need improvement. 9V Battery Included.

Key Features

• Two Tree Modes
• Sportsman Tree (Full Tree): a single amber light followed by green, mirroring Sportsman‐class starts.
• Pro Tree: three staggered amber lights flash in sequence before the green, matching Pro‐class timing.

• Full Countdown Sequence
• Each run begins with the standard pre‐stage and stage lights, then automatically advances through amber(s) to green—just like the real deal.

• Reaction & Red‐Light Display
• Reaction Time: measures the interval between green and your trigger pull to the millisecond.
• Red‐Light Time: shows how early you left the line if you jump the light, so you can track and eliminate fouls.

• Controller Compatibility
• All standard 1/24‑scale slot‑car controllers plug right in via our universal 2‑pin jack. No special wiring or adapters required—just connect your favorite handheld throttle and brake unit and you’re ready to practice.

• Portable & Rugged
• Compact enough for your workbench or pit table, with a sturdy housing that resists knocks and spills.

Whether you’re new to drag racing or a seasoned bracket racer, this practice tree gives you the same visual cues and timing feedback you’d see at the track. Simply select your tree mode, connect your controller, and get started.