Even more Racer photos!

More super photos of new Racer Ferrari's, RCR31 and 32
312P NART - Sebring 12hrs 1970
312P NART - Daytona 24hrs 1970







Photos courtesy of Amazing Slotshot

SCX Lancer newsletter

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Thanks to SCX for the news.
DaveK

SCX Suzuki Swift-video review

"Panzerpilot" from Slot Car Illustrated has allowed SCNews to republish his video review of the SCX Suzuki Swift.

DaveK

Spirit 2007 release dates

March: #0501106-406 Silhoutte Motul
April: #0501103-406 Elis
May: #0601302-BMW RAC, #0601201-Courage Pirelli, #0601401-Porsche 936 LeMans '76
June: #0501104-406 Coupe Halfords, #0501105-406 Silhouette Esso
July: #0601303-BMW, #0601202-Courage Gulf, #0601402-Porsche 936 Nurburgring '76
Sept: #0501107-406 Coupe Team Sport, #0501108-406 Silhoutte Liqui Moly
Oct: "New Car"
Nov: #0601304-BMW Olimpia '72, #0601203-Courage Kumho, #0601403-Porsche 936 Dijon '76
Dec: "New Car", "New Car"

BMW takes first WTCC race

2007 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)
Rounds 1 and 2 - 10th/11th March 2007 - Race

BMW celebrates two triple-victories at WTCC kick-off in Curitiba.

Curitiba (Brazil), 11th March 2007. The 2007 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) started exactly in the same way as last year's season ended: Jörg Müller (GER) of BMW Team Germany claimed victory in the first race of the year. In front of 33,000 spectators at the "Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba" he made perfect use of his pole position, thus repeating his triumph in the 2006 season finale in Macau (CHN). Reigning World Champion, Andy Priaulx (BMW Team UK, GBR) and Müller's team-mate Augusto Farfus (BRA) in second and third place respectively, made for a perfect start to the season for the BMW national teams.

In the second race at the 3.695-kilometre track, it was another BMW driver who stepped into the spotlight: Farfus made the Brazilian crowd cheer by taking the win. Priaulx finished second once again, with Müller finishing third. For the first time in the WTCC history, BMW took all six available podium places. With 16 points each under their belts, Müller, Farfus and Priaulx share the lead in the Drivers' Championship after the first two rounds. In the Manufacturers' Championship, BMW has 36 points to its tally, leading second-placed SEAT by 15 points.

Images and news used with permission from BMW, no reuse without their permission.

Racer, Racer, Racer!

RCR34-250LM Mecom Racing Team-Sebring 12hrs 1965-W.Hansgen/M.Donohue


RCR31-(No. 22) 312P N.A.R.T. - Sebring 12hrs 1970 - M. Parkes / C.
Parsons


RCR32-(No. 23) 312P N.A.R.T. - Daytona 24hrs 1970 - D. Piper / T.
Adamowicz


RCR33-Kremer 935K3-Dick Barbour Racing-LeMans 24hrs 1980-B.Rahal/B.Garretson/A.Moffat




Slot car photos courtesy of Giacomo at Italiaslot.

SCX Sierra photos

Some photos of the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (SCX, 62470).




Photos from SCX.
DaveK

Fly livery design contest.

So all those that like to say they can design a better looking slot car have a chance to do just that.


But hurry the deadline is March 15th so don't wait.
DaveK

Boss Bodies-Touring cars pay a visit

A pair of Boss Bodies have been knocking around my track for a while now. Knocking being the word to use... they're nearly indestructable. Before they got to me several other slotters around the country have had the pleasure of putting these cars through their paces. The cars are sold by Smith Scale Speedway and are meant to be raced and raced hard. They're made from .020 PVC and I can tell you they can take a hit. And at only $5.00 a body (they recently raised the price, but only $.50 so they're still very, very affordable), they have a huge selection of bodies for sale.

These bodies are well proportioned and have the right look for the cars they're modeled after. The 1969 Nova body lines are on the money and capture the look of the real Nova very well. And the 1963 Checker is the only model of a Checker cab that I know of for slotters use, so if you need a Checker Cab for your city-themed track you'll want to check this body out. And again at only $5.00 you can't really go wrong.

Camaro anyone?

Smith Scale Speedway has another Boss Body now for sale, a personal favorite of mine, the 1978 Chevy Camaro.

From the Smith Scale Speedway site:

"Whether you're looking for a classic short track street stock, a hot rod, or a Pro Street drag car, these Camaros raced everywhere. This will look great racing against our 77 Firebird. Boss Bodies are .020" thick PVC and more durable than your average clear slot car body. Boss Bodies ship clear and untrimmed."

Thanks to Steve for the news!
DaveK

Jel Claws tires-Fly Carrera 6

For some time now I've looked at the Fly Porsche Carrera 6 sitting on the shelf because I had a problem on my hands. I love the wheels that come on the car, but the tires just don't stick on any surface that I usually race on. So I've waiting, and waited. When a shipment of Jel Claws tires showed up a while ago there were some tires in the package that were replacements for the Carrera Ferrari 512BBLM (part #ST-1050-C). I thought they looked like they might be good tires to try on a few cars. I slipped them onto the Fly Carrera 6 and there it was.... A DIRECT SWAP! The tires fit perfectly, and better yet they looked good!

So it was with a great deal of excitement that I put the car on Rob Livingston's East New York Raceway and did some laps. Well it was a great day indeed. Not only did the tires grip perfectly but the car was really fast. These tires transformed a car that had been sort of a disappointment to a car that's now at the top of the "to race" list!

I'm a big believer in getting the right tires on the right car for a track. There are no perfect tires for every track or a perfect tire for every car. The bottom line is that these tires on this car work as well as you could ever want them to.

Jel Claws on the Fly Carrera 6

For those that would like to check out these tires for themselves you can buy them in the Jel Claws ebay store.
Thanks to Jel Claws for sending these tires to us for testing.

DaveK

Abarth returns at the Geneva Auto Show

The 77th Geneva International Motor Show will see the return of the motorsport brand Abarth. The first new model, to be presented at the show, is the Abarth’s first interpretation of the Grande Punto which is to be followed by other models later on. Two versions of the Grande Punto will be presented at the show: the Grande Punto Abarth S2000 and the Grande Punto Abarth Preview, a concept car making its world debut. The Grande Punto Abarth Preview, to be marketed in September, aims to enhance the sporty positioning of the Grande Punto. The car on show in Geneva is equipped with a 1.4 Turbo petrol engine that delivers 150 bhp at 5500 rpm, boosted to 155 bhp by the adoption of 98 RON petrol. The racing car Grande Punto Abarth S2000 will be entering the 2007 Italian Rally Championship as well as competing in the IRC (Intercontinental Rally Challenge).




Not directly slot-related but I figured many would enjoy seeing the vintage footage of the Abarth's.
DaveK

Source:Fiat via TheNewsMarket.com

Adjustable Front Axle Mount Kit

Slot Car Corner has released adjustable front axle mounts, which can be applied to a variety of existing car chassis. The adjustable blocks are sold in pairs, with four M2 set screws for precise up-and-down location of the front axle. This adjuster idea was first seen by this writer on the MRRC re-release of the famed Pro Slot Toyota GT1; now you can buy an adjustable mount that can be installed on any car you wish. Shown above is a Slot.It Sauber chassis, with one Slot.It axle height spacer or cap removed. The mounts are not yet installed.

The adjuster blocks will be installed using the original axle uprights as guides. 3/32" holes have been drilled through the chassis floor, to access the lower adjustment screws. The Slot.It chassis pan has been cut slightly, to receive the base of the adjuster blocks. The blocks can be installed facing in, facing out, or upside-down, to fit the exact chassis you choose.

The blocks are glued to the chassis, and the axle is slid in place. Everything fits very well.

The four set screws are run into the pre-tapped holes, and the axle is adjusted for height and vertical play. Adjustment is very easy, can be altered for different tracks, and can compensate for a slightly warped chassis, or for different guides or braids. The original axle uprights are left in place.
Adjustable axle mounts are available here:
Slotcarcorner.com

New Slot It Nissan kit

A new Slot It kit, the Nissan 390 will come as a preassembled white kit. Good news for slotters that would rather have a plain white car to start with.

This photo courtesy of Giacomo from ItaliaSlot and Slot Cars Amazing Shots.
Grazie Giacomo!!!!!
DaveK

Scalex F1 twinset-more photos!

Well a huge bunch of photos showed up in my inbox from Giacomo in Italy! Just in case you're still on the fence about whether to pick up one of these sets, maybe these photos will help you make up your mind.






These photos courtesy of Giacomo from ItaliaSlot and Slot Cars Amazing Shots. Grazie Giacomo!!!!!
DaveK

Gurney wins in Mexico!

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (March 3, 2007) – In a thrilling battle over the last 12 laps of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Mexico City 400k, Alex Gurney claimed the lead from Max Papis for the final time with slightly more than two laps to go to claim a hard-earned first Rolex Series victory for himself, co-driver Jon Fogarty and the No. 99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Pontiac Riley team.

After taking over the No. 99 machine from Fogarty during a Lap 60 pit stop, Gurney found himself trailing Papis in the No. 75 Krohn Racing Pontiac Riley by as many as 12 seconds. Without the benefit of a full-course caution, Gurney managed to chip away at Papis’ lead over his stint and finally caught up to the Italian within 15 laps of the checkered flag.

Taking advantage of slower traffic that bottled up Papis, Gurney took the lead with a door-banging pass in Turn 6 on Lap 88 of the 100-lap event. However, the 2004 Daytona Prototype co-champion quickly took up the chase and would not go away quietly. When Gurney was slowed by lapped traffic coming onto the front straight with five laps remaining, Papis pounced on the opportunity and won a drag race with Gurney to retake the lead.

Just as Papis had done, however, Gurney also kept the pressure on for a fight to the finish. On Lap 97, Papis spun off course in Turn 5, handing the lead to Gurney, who went on to win by 7.359 seconds. The maiden Rolex Series victory for Gurney came in his 22nd start on the same circuit where his father, legendary racer Dan Gurney, won a Formula 1 race in 1964. Gurney led a total of 11 laps.

“Jon handed the car to me in second so we knew we had a chance,” said Gurney. “The track was working well at the beginning of my stint, but after I got by Max, I though I was going to pull away. Max was super-quick after that, and when we caught the GT car in Turn 8 and he got by, it was like a dagger in my heart. Unfortunately for him but lucky for us, he had a little problem a few laps later, and we were able to get back by. I couldn’t be happier for (team owner) Bob Stallings, GAINSCO and the whole team for how hard they work.”

It was also the first Rolex Series victory for Fogarty, who made 13 previous Rolex Series starts before the Mexico City 400k. Fogarty ran the bulk of his stint in second position, but took over the lead for three laps when polesitter Colin Braun pitted before him.

“On the start, Colin and I got away pretty good,” said Fogarty. “I wasn’t able to close the gap with him, so we decided to conserve the fuel a bit. With that, we could give Alex the car with fresher tires. The track is tough, but the race was very enjoyable. It was a wild race and I let Alex do all the dirty work. Hopefully, wins will come more frequently from now on.”



News and photo used with permission from the Grand American Series, no reuse.

SCX Audi A4 newsletter

Thanks to SCX for the Audi newsletter.
DK

March issue of MiniAuto Slot #29

NOTA DE PRENSA

MINIAUTO SLOT 29 - MARZO 2007
La revista MiniAuto Slot correspondiente al mes de marzo, ya esta disponible en los puntos de venta habituales. Este número es casi un monográfico sobre la Feria de Nuremberg, en el que se hace un extenso repaso de todo lo que allí se pudo ver. Además se incluye la prueba, del Subaru Impreza WRC de Superslot, que ocupa un lugar destacado en la portada así como la prueba en pista del Ford GT 2004 de AutoArt en escala 1/24 y una extensa prueba de los dos nuevos monoplazas clásicos de Superslot, el McLaren M23 y el Ferrari 312T.
En este número de MiniAuto Slot se publican además la lista de los lectores agraciados con los premios del concurso Coche del Año.

Albert Boet
Director
MiniAuto Slot



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PRESS RELEASE

MINIAUTO SLOT 29 - MARCH 2007

The monthly magazine MiniAuto Slot corresponding to the month of March, is already available in the habitual points of sale. This number is almost a monographic of the Fair of Nuremberg, an extensive review of everything what there it was possible to be seen about the slot world. In addition, the test of the Subaru Impreza WRC of Scalextric is included, that both occupies an outstanding place in the cover as well the track test of the Ford GT 2004 of AutoArt in scale 1:24 and one extensive test of new classic single-seaters of Scalextric, the McLaren M23 and the Ferrari 312T.

Albert Boet
Director
MiniAuto Slot

Ninco March newsletter

50439 FORD FOCUS RS WRC “WALES RALLY”
MSRP: $59.98
The Ford Focus has been truly one of the most anticipated cars of this year. The just released “Finland” is going gangbusters and this totally blessed by FMC and Castrol will be just as hot a seller. This “Wales Rally” with 4WD and Proshock-2 suspension will add to the continuing Ford Focus line-up.
This car will be included in the new Rally Stage figure-8 race set.

50437 RENAULT MEGANE TROPHY “FRUTTA”
MSRP: $55.98
Hot livery for the very successful Renault Megane cars. It’s powered by the potent anglewinder gear set and NC-5 motor. This model will be included in the new, basic Trophy Series oval racecar track set.

50440 SUBARU WRC “WALES RALLY”
MSRP: $59.98
Straight from the annual Wales Rally, The Subaru has a tough fight against the new Ford Focus for the supremacy in rally slot competition. The Subi’s have proven to be the best car until the arrival of the Focus and there is still no outright winner in this 4WD competition. This Wales Rally livery will be included in the new Rally Stage race set. NC-5, Proshock-2 suspension and 4WD of course.


50438 RENAULT MEGANE TROPHY “TEPAC”
MSRP: $55.98
Along with the “Frutta” model, this Megane is part of the new oval racetrack Trophy Series. Another perfect car both for beginners and seasoned racers due to its handling and NC-5 anglewinder setup. In the last year, Megane car popularity has tremendously increased and these cars have won many club races.

Thanks to MRC-US Distributor for Ninco for the news.