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MiscellaniaRoad 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.

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Collecting 101Collecting Memories

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.

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Collecting MemoriesModels

Building the MA Scale Target Dallara DW12

First impressions can often be wrong. Or not. That was the case when I opened the box containing the MA Scale Target Dallara DW12 kit.

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MiscellaniaThe Gift Guide

Cars and Coffee Cups 3 — Racerhead Gift Guide

Cars and Coffee Cups 3 goes a step beyond with new and artful holders for high-octane beverages. This time we look at vintage, classic and contemporary race cars.

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Collecting MemoriesModels

The 1:43 Koons BMW Art Car BUILT

The 1:43 Jeff Koons BMW Art Car kit by JPS was very hard to find. I have now completed the kit build. Some warnings, hints and a better kit than I obtained.

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Collecting MemoriesModels

More Indycar models than ever!

More Indycar models are here or coming from Replicarz, Brickyard Models, MA Scale and Brumm. Whether it’s a built model or kit, you’re in for a treat.

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ArtCollecting Memories

Retro Porsche Pink Pig Revisited

The 2018 LeMans retro Porsche Pink Pig 911 is hotter than the 1971 Porsche 917/20 original! Artists Joel Clark and Last Corner celebrate the newest Pink Pig.

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ArtCollecting Memories

Motorsport art by John Ketchell

Mr. Ketchell concentrates on the racing of the 50s, 60s and 70s for the most part. Cars charging at you at all angles brings excitement. Background paint strokes give atmosphere to the subjects.

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Collecting MemoriesModels

Jeff Koons BMW Art Car in 1:43 scale

In 2010, BMW commissioned a new art car, decorated by American artist Jeff Koons. Like the first few BMW art cars, the new M3 competed in the 24 hour race.

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