Building the Marsh McKee Can-Am kit
The build of the 1/43 Marsh McKee Can-Am kit was extremely satisfying. The 1968 MK10 has been on my 1/43 kit wish list for quite some time.
Models
Building models saved my sanity
Many folks went nuts with boredom during the pandemic. A lot worked from home for the first time. In the end building models saved my sanity.
Marsh Chaparral McLaren M12 high-wing kit
Get your pre-orders in for the 1/43 scale Marsh Chaparral McLaren M12 kit or handbuilt, as driven by John Surtees at the 1969 Bridgehampton Can-Am.
Collecting 101
Molotow chrome markers make detailing simple
Trying to replicate chrome model car details with silver paint is generally very disappointing. Molotow chrome markers solve this perfectly.
More model car display techniques
Still more model car display techniques that explore larger displays, how to obtain them within budget and then mix model cars into the big picture of life.
Model car display techniques
One day you look at your beloved collection and realize it’s a mess! It’s time to use effective model car display techniques that organize the whole thing.
Events
Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 2020
It was an interesting 2020 Lime Rock Park Historic Festival over the Labor Day weekend. It’s a great event every year at a beautiful track.
Road trip
Why the Sebring 12 Hour race is a must-see
The Sebring 12 Hour race is a classic race in the same way as LeMans. Both races have tons of history and both race tracks are quite old.
Art
Motorsport art by Robin Thompson
You’ll need to put aside some time to browse the motorsport art by Robin Thompson. There are many galleries of art prints and race photos.
Ford vs Ferrari on your wall
By now, every racing fan is familiar with the Ford vs Ferrari movie. Here’s your chance to put Ford vs Ferrari on your wall.
More
Automobilsport and Road & Track Magazines
Love cars and car racing? You’ll love Automobilsport and Road & Track magazines. Both are extremely well written with beautiful photography.
Lotus 72 by Pete Lyons
If you love Lotus race cars (I do) and the Lotus 72 in particular (I do), you’ll love Lotus 72 by Pete Lyons. A great read about a great car.
SHADOW: The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery
The 464 pages of SHADOW: The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery by Pete Lyons might seem daunting. It’s not. It’s fascinating.
The Gift Guide
Cars & Coffee Cups 3 – Racerhead Gift Guide
It’s time to figure out what to get your favorite car-crazed auto racing fan. Cars & coffee cups are natural companions. Let’s start brewing!
2021 Motorsport Calendars are here!
The new year is almost here with the appearance of 2021 Motorsport Calendars! These calendars will have you anxious for the racing season.
Great U.S. race track tees
If you are a racing fan, you’ll probably pick up a track tee shirt somewhere along the way. We’ve picked out ten great U.S. race track tees.