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Collecting Memories

Motorsport art, race car models & racing car books

You’re a long time auto racing fan and it’s likely that you’ve started collecting memories of the events that you have been to. Races like LeMans, Indianapolis or Monte Carlo for instance. It’s all about keeping those memories burning bright because it’s your passion. Motorsport art, race car models & racing car books stoke that passion.

No matter how large or small your collection of memories gets, it is your unique vision. We’ll introduce motorsport art, race car models & racing car books that expands on that unique vision.

We’ll bring you many current and vintage pieces that may have escaped your attention. Themes will be suggested, sites will be recommended and opinions will be offered. From affordable to luxury motorsport collectibles, we’ll try to cover it.

 

great racecar graphics

I like big racecar graphics

I am a graphic artist by trade, an auto racing fan and avid model racecar collector, so I like big racecar graphics and I’m not gonna lie.

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The Old Irish Racing Transporter Collection

The Old Irish Racing Transporter Collection

We’ve taken a look at the Old Irish racing dioramas in the past. This time we’ll drill down on the Old Irish racing transporter collection.

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bargain hobby tools at harbor freight

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.

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Arena IMSA and Trans-Am models

Arena IMSA and SCCA models

The selection of 1/43 Arena IMSA and SCCA models is eclectic. There are Chevy Corvettes and Monzas, Ferrari Daytonas and Alfa Romeo GTAs.

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the art of endurance racing

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.

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1/43 racecar decal sources

1/43 Racecar Decal Sources

Lately I’ve been creating some models for which a kit or decal version is unavailable. So I went looking for some 1/43 racecar decal sources.

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1/43 Brickyard Helio Castroneves AutoNation Dallara

Building the 1/43 Brickyard Helio Castroneves AutoNation Dallara

I finished building the 1/43 Brickyard Helio Castroneves AutoNation Dallara 2 days before the ’22 Daytona 24 Hours. Helio & MSR won Daytona.

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The history of 1/43 racing transporters Part two

The history of 1/43 racing transporters Part two

The history of 1/43 racing transporters part two dips into fairly recent releases from SMTS, Exoto, Spark, IXO and Schuco.

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The history of 1/43 racing transporters

The history of 1/43 racing transporters

For me, the history of 1/43 racing transporters started while collecting Corgi and Matchbox cars. Model race cars and trucks together! Crazy!

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Indycar and F1 Christmas Ornaments

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.

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lime rock trans-am 2022

Pick of the week

The GTP era will return to IMSA once more in 2023. Sadly Mazda will not be one of the manufacturers in the mix. This photo is from the 2021 Watkins Glen Six Hours where Mazda won again for the second time in a row. We’ll miss the small team that reached for the stars.

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