DRIVERS’ DELIGHT: TIKTOK COMEDIAN PRANKS MANCHESTER DRIVERS & GIVES PARKING FINES A U-TURN
- Scalextric teamed up with comedian Jack Skipper. Together, they devised a clever prank for drivers in the UK city with the most tickets, Manchester.
- Drivers nationwide that can prove they have received a parking ticket on Black Friday can also redeem a free Scalextric set
- Huge savings available on Scalextric sets online with Black Friday savings of up to 35% off
Jack Skipper, a TikTok comedian, entertained the city streets recently crowned as the parking fine hotspot. Manchester’s PCN rate is a whopping 901%. It is 33% higher than the national average*. He spread joy to drivers by offering free Scalextric sets in a surprise parking fine prank.
Scalextric hit back at parking wardens ahead of a busy shopping period.
The iconic slot car brand switched gears in partnership with comedian Jack Skipper. He posed as a parking warden to hand out parking tickets that looked deceivingly like official parking fines. The comical stunt left motorists shocked and amazed. Instead of receiving a hefty fine, they were actually receiving a free gift from Scalextric.
Unsuspecting Mancunians had mixed reactions to the prank.
Jack found himself being chased through the street by one angry driver. Another was excited to hit the track with his racing enthusiast nephew.
Keeping the wheels in motion ahead of the busy shopping period.
Scalextric is offering a limited-time deal for any motorist who can prove they received a parking ticket on Black Friday. While picking up some deals from the shops, you can also claim a free Scalextric set**.
For those luckier when parking up, Scalextric is offering up to 35% off online this Black Friday. They offer discounts on a range of their best-selling sets. This includes Batman Vs Joker- The Battle of Arkham , the perfect gift for film fanatics reduced from £129.99 to £99.99***, the ultimate side-by-side duel set, Drift 360 reduced from £149.99 to £99.99 and the iconic Micro Scalextric James Bond 007 Race Set available for just £39.99.
*Study by Claims.co.uk analysing penalty Charge Notice (PCN) data from 2020 to 2021
**Limited offer for the first 20 to claim, image of parking ticket to be emailed to scalextric@stripecommunications.com showing proof of date received (only those received on 29th November will be counted)
*** *from 21st November