How to make 1/18th scale body stands
Large models with removable bodywork can stand out from the rest with a pair of 1/18th scale body stands. They are cheap and easy to make.
Collecting 101
How to create decals for models
When I built the 2021 Helio Castro-Neves Autonation Indy model I used decals for the pink areas. Here’s how to create decals for models.
Inexpensive model building trays
I regularly build a few 1/43 models at once. Organizing is tough. Inexpensive model building trays posing as jewelry trays are the solution.
Bargain hobby tools at Harbor Freight
Many bespoke hobby tools can be pricey. Thankfully you can find many useful bargain hobby tools at Harbor Freight Tools.
Racing History
The 1998 FIA GT race at Homestead
The 1998 FIA GT race at Homestead replaced 1997 host Sebring. The 2-mile oval incorporates a road course that is considered a bit uninspiring.
1997 Sebring FIA GT Race
The 1997 Sebring FIA GT Race brought international endurance racing back to the US for the first time since 1981. What took so long?
Racing
The 2022 IMSA Petit LeMans
My 2022 IMSA race-going season is over. The year started at the Daytona Rolex 24 Hours and ended with the IMSA Petit LeMans at Road Atlanta.
2022 Lime Rock Weathertech GTD race
I’ve seen GT3 races before but I’ve never seen the IMSA GTD alone before. That’s been solved by the 2022 Lime Rock Weathertech GTD race.
2022 IMSA Lime Rock Pilot Challenge
The 2022 IMSA Lime Rock Pilot Challenge race made me a fan. The wiry street fighters are totally in their element at the Lime Rock bullring.
The view from the stands
The genius of IMSA GTP
The genius of IMSA GTP is that it nods to IMSA history and IMSA teams go back to LeMans. Prototype teams can race worldwide. Thanks NASCAR!
Bring back Indycar to Watkins Glen
Dear Roger Penske: Thanks for buying Indycar. I want to see one but there’s no race in the Northeast. Bring back Indycar to Watkins Glen.
Road trip
The LeMans 24 Hours Part 2
Continue sharing Steve’s experience at the 2022 LeMans 24 Hours. He was blown away by the trip to France. He crossed LM off his bucket list.
The 2022 LeMans 24 Hours
Our writer got a chance to attend the 2022 LeMans 24 Hours with a friend. It was the glorious culmination of his 40 years of racing fandom.
Models
Ford vs. Chevy sportscars in 1/43
The design idea for these cars was sort of Ford vs. Chevy sportscars in 1969 just a few years after Ford vs. Ferrari at LeMans in 1966.
1/43 Bizarre Clarke Racing Vehicle
The 1/43 Bizarre Clarke Racing Vehicle lives up to the brand name with bodywork designed to cheat the wind for speed and reduced fuel use.
Building the Indy Car Models’ 3D kit
Indy Car Models’ 3D kit of Helio’s Autonation Indy winner was a challenge. Like climbing Mount Everest on your hands. In December. No gloves.
The gift guide
Metal automotive art from Press Monster
I remain very impressed with the variety and creativity of the metal automotive art from Press Monster. There’s something for all car lovers.
New racing art by Ricardo Santos
We’ve visited this artist once before but any new racing art by Ricardo Santos is always a reason to take another look at his work. Read on.
2023 motorsport calendars are here!
We’re happy to announce that a bumper crop of 2023 motorsport calendars are available right now! Here’s 4 great motorsport calendars for 2023
Art
Arty 1/18th Model Mounts by Austin
Model Mounts by Austin presents (mostly) racing models in a way that’s great. 1/18th scale models are mounted on large hand-decorated bases.
The art of endurance racing
There’s so much going on at long races. The art of endurance racing is the promise of daylight and the unknown of the long dark night.
More
A Lime Rock Park movie!
I came across the movie Lime Rock Park: The Secret Valley of Racing purely by chance. If you’ve been to the track, you will love this movie.
Indycar and F1 Christmas Ornaments
You may have some early Onyx Indy and F1 models. Here’s how to turn them into Indycar and F1 Christmas ornaments that will make your tree sparkle.
Events
The 2022 Radnor Hunt Concours
The 2022 Radnor Hunt Concours was the 25th time at the Radnor Hunt Club in Philadelphia. It’s one of the best kept secrets on the show scene.
Lime Rock Sunday in the Park 2022
One of the hallmark features of the Lime Rock Vintage Fall Festival is the Sunday in the Park car show. Over 1000 cars ringed the circuit.
Lime Rock Vintage Fall Festival 2022
The 40th Lime Rock Vintage Fall Festival was one for the record books. The on-track action was great but there was much more to this event.