Pit Stop: 10th May 2026

Pit Stop: 10th May 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Pit Stop, our dedicated slot car newsletter.

 

Pit Stop is your home for everything related to slot cars and slot car racing, bringing you the latest news from Scalextric, NSR, Fly, Slot.it, and many of the other leading slot car manufacturers we stock.

You'll also find all the latest news, releases and product announcements, keeping you up to date with the exciting world of slot car racing.


In This Issue:

 


Slot Car News:

 


 Slot It News: Oreca and Maserati Updates

 

Oreca and Maserati Stock Updates

 
Slot.it’s latest releases for April bring another exciting addition to the 1:32 slot racing line-up, with two highly detailed models arriving at the end of the month and more to follow later in the year.

 


 Fly Car Model News

 

 

New Items Announced

 
Fly Car Models' latest announcements deliver a rally-focused wave of 1:32 slot cars, with a strong emphasis on competition liveries and expertly applied weathered finishes.

 

 

Ford Sierra: History vs Model

 
Take a look at the historical background of a top level classic rally car and see which versions are available to add to your collection.

 


 NSR News and Updates

 

Latest Announcements from Italy

 
NSR’s latest update brings welcome news for racers and tuners alike, with a wide range of new Hypercar spare parts now announced.

 


 Le Mans Miniatures Releases

 

New Ferrari 312PBs From Le Man Miniatures

 
Le Mans Miniatures revisits one of endurance racing’s most memorable eras with a finely detailed new collection inspired by the dramatic 1973 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

 


 Scalextric News

 

New Ford Transit Supervan

 
The Ford Supervan is a series of extreme promotional machines combining Ford Transit styling with race car performance. 

 

Scalextric have announced that a model of the Ford Transit Supervan will be their fleet in around September.

 


 SCX News

 

Latest Announcements from Spain

 
Two new SCX releases celebrate modern rallying with Toyota Yaris WRC cars driven by Sami Pajari and Sébastien Ogier from the World Rally Championship. Joining the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe, they blend modern performance with classic appeal.

 


 

Other News:

 


 Deluxe Materials New Items

 

Latest products from Deluxe Materials

 
Deluxe Materials are pleased to announce a new range of modelling essentials due for release later this year. Covering everything from decal application to adhesives and finishing solutions, these forthcoming products are designed to help modellers achieve cleaner results, finer detail and a more professional overall finish across a wide variety of projects.

 


New Arrivals

Check out the latest new arrivals from some of the leading names in the world of slot cars since the last issue. The list might be a bit long, but it's packed with exciting finds we think you'll love. Don't worry if something is no longer in stock; if it's on the list, we can usually obtain more!


The Chequered Flag is Waving.

We have reached the end of all the news and announcements this month. We will be back next month with the next additions of Pit Stop. Don't forget we publish the second Sunday of every month, and don't forget to check out our News Archive for all the news as it happens, but until then... Happy Racing!


Before You Go...

If you are interested in other areas of the hobby, or looking for a new past time, then why not check out one of our other publications. Published thougout the month at different intervals, these publications complament the breaking news behind these subjects, and bring you the latest news in one convienient place.

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