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More 1/43 Indy cars from Replicarz!
Collecting Memories Models 

More 1/43 Indy cars from Replicarz!

January 22, 2021 fittiLotus72
lotus 72 by pete lyons
Collecting Memories More 

Lotus 72 by Pete Lyons

January 22, 2021 fittiLotus72
Marsh Wolf Dallara Villeneuve kit 1977 Mosport 1 43
Collecting Memories Models 

Building the Marsh Wolf Dallara Villeneuve kit

December 5, 2020 fittiLotus72
cars & coffee cups 3
Miscellania The Gift Guide 

Cars & Coffee Cups 3 – Racerhead Gift Guide

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 fittiLotus72
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Collecting Memories More 

SHADOW: The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery

November 5, 2020November 13, 2020 fittiLotus72
velocity calendar by pete lyons
Miscellania The Gift Guide 

2021 Motorsport Calendars are here!

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 fittiLotus72

Models

More 1/43 Indy cars from Replicarz!
Collecting Memories Models 

More 1/43 Indy cars from Replicarz!

January 22, 2021 fittiLotus72

After what seemed like a very long period, Replicarz is back on the 1/43 Indy trail. The 1986 Bobby Rahal Indy winner is the next release.

Marsh Wolf Dallara Villeneuve kit 1977 Mosport 1 43
Collecting Memories Models 

Building the Marsh Wolf Dallara Villeneuve kit

December 5, 2020 fittiLotus72

Building the Marsh Wolf Dallara kit was a pleasure. It accurately portrays the car as Gilles Villeneuve drove it at the 1977 Mosport Can-Am.

1/43 Jenny Holzer & A.R. Penck BMW art cars
Collecting Memories Models 

1/43 Jenny Holzer & A R Penck BMW art cars

October 1, 2020October 15, 2020 fittiLotus72

It’s my quest to obtain all of the BMW-commissioned art cars in 1/43 scale. The latest additions are the 1/43 Jenny Holzer & A R Penck BMW art cars.

Collecting 101

molotow chrome pen
Collecting 101 Collecting Memories 

Molotow chrome markers make detailing simple

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 fittiLotus72

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
Collecting 101 Collecting Memories 

More model car display techniques

April 30, 2020May 8, 2020 fittiLotus72

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
Collecting 101 Collecting Memories 

Model car display techniques

April 28, 2020 fittiLotus72

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

elva at lime rock park historic festival 2020
Events Miscellania 

Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 2020

September 8, 2020September 9, 2020 fittiLotus72

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

the sebring 12 hour race
Miscellania Road trip 

Why the Sebring 12 Hour race is a must-see

May 14, 2020 fittiLotus72

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.

More

lotus 72 by pete lyons
Collecting Memories More 

Lotus 72 by Pete Lyons

January 22, 2021 fittiLotus72

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.

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Collecting Memories More 

SHADOW: The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery

November 5, 2020November 13, 2020 fittiLotus72

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.

Art

ford v ferrari on your wall
Art Collecting Memories 

Ford vs Ferrari on your wall

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 fittiLotus72

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.

corvette race car art by roger warrick
Art Collecting Memories 

Corvette racing art by Roger Warrick

August 7, 2020 fittiLotus72

Since the Corvette debuted in 1953, it’s been a fixture at race tracks. Corvette racing art by Roger Warrick shows that history superbly well.

The Gift Guide

cars & coffee cups 3
Miscellania The Gift Guide 

Cars & Coffee Cups 3 – Racerhead Gift Guide

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 fittiLotus72

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!

velocity calendar by pete lyons
Miscellania The Gift Guide 

2021 Motorsport Calendars are here!

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 fittiLotus72

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
Miscellania The Gift Guide 

Great U.S. race track tees

September 24, 2020 fittiLotus72

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.

replicarz rahal indy winner

Pick of the week

norbert singer book

Norbert Singer was intimately involved in the creation and implementation of the highly successful Porsche racing programs that came to define the brand and create the aura that sold many street cars for Porsche to this day. A great holiday gift that will make great winter reading. You can find it at Motorsport Collector.

Featured stories

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5-4-U: Super-detail 1/43 diecast with full engines

December 6, 2017January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72
more model car display techniques

More model car display techniques

April 30, 2020May 8, 2020 fittiLotus72
swift formula atlantic model from the collection of john doonan

Hey John Doonan! (Mr. Mazda)

February 26, 2019April 28, 2019 fittiLotus72
Replicarz Fittipaldi Penske PC18 overhead

Replicarz Fittipaldi Penske PC18 in 1/43

September 5, 2019 fittiLotus72
brumos motorsport art by cale funderburk

Motorsport art by Cale Funderburk

November 7, 2019December 15, 2019 fittiLotus72
Long Beach 2019 Motorsport art by Randy Owens

The motorsport art of Randy Owens UPDATED

April 9, 2020October 17, 2020 fittiLotus72
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Greenwich Concours 2017 American Cars

June 6, 2017January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72
heel tread socks. motorsport art for your feet.

Motorsport art for your feet!

August 8, 2019 fittiLotus72
save the packaging

Collecting 101: Save the packaging!

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 fittiLotus72
new Martini Porsche 935 at Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI

Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI short story

October 1, 2018January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72
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