Pit Stop: 12th April 2026
In This Issue:
April Announcements
FLY’s April announcements arrive at full throttle, delivering a diverse and nostalgia-fuelled line-up that celebrates some of motorsport’s most iconic eras. From classic Formula One machinery of the 1970s and 1980s, including Jarama and Monaco contenders, to endurance racing legends such as the Porsche 911 and 917K, this latest wave captures the spirit of historic competition with authentic liveries and finely detailed models.
Fly Car Models Now Available To Order
More Fly Car Models are available to order. This range presents a varied and characterful line-up, combining iconic motorsport subjects with distinctive collector themes including Porsche 911 and 917 models, Alfa Romeo TZ2 endurance racers and Audi Quattro rally machinery, alongside a selection of Renault 5 Turbo and Ford Sierra Cosworth rally cars.
NSR Announce F22/26 Rosso Fuoco in No.55 Livery
NSR’s latest additions include the F22/26 in Rosso Fuoco No.55 livery, available in both PT and WT configurations, alongside a range of supporting components for their Hypercar models.
NSR Images Update: March 2026
NSR have shared their latest image updates with us, these include updated images of the new black and silver Hyper cars and the T290s.
NSR Announcements: March 2026
NSR’s latest announcements bring a mix of high-performance racing models, special editions and useful tuning components for slot car enthusiasts. Headlining the release are several striking racing liveries, including the classic Porsche 908/3 from the 1972 Buenos Aires and Daytona events, alongside modern GT machinery with McLaren 720S entries from the Asian Le Mans Series and GT Open championship.
Scalextric Releases: March to April 2026
Discover the latest Scalextric cars recently released and coming soon, with a strong range of options from racing cars to street cars for all types of racers!
Scalextric Releases: March 2026
Scalextric are excited to share the latest arrivals from the past month, plus a preview of what’s coming soon! From iconic classics to modern motorsport favourites, now’s the time to secure your stock before they’re gone.
Sideways Announce 2026 Range
Sideways by Racer has announced a substantial expansion of its slot car range, introducing a wide selection of new cars, tuning parts and performance accessories aimed at both racers and collectors. Headlining the release are two new ready-to-run models: the BMW M1 Sauber Turbo Group 5 from Le Mans 1982 and the BMW M1 Turbo Group 5 “Holnburger Wurst” STT 1988.
Sideways Announce Two New Cars this April
Sideways is pleased to introduce two new models for April: M4 No.46 GT World Challenge 2024 Winner and FC02 GT3 Spa 24hr Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe.
Slot It Project Updates: March 2026
Slot.it have revealed the first plastic test shots of their upcoming Porsche 917, recently unveiled at the Model Expo Fair in Verona. This highly anticipated release already looks absolutely stunning, showcasing the fine detail and quality Slot.it are known for. Slot car enthusiasts won’t want to miss this exciting new addition, which promises to be a standout model on any track.
Slot It Releases: March 2026
Our friends in Italy have let us know that the following models will be arriving in the UK very soon. Pre-orders are still open, so now’s the perfect time to secure yours and avoid missing out on these highly anticipated releases.
Slot. It Releases: March 2026
Slot.it have announced the next cars to be released. These will be with us soon, along with a range of spares and upgrades for their range.
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!
Before You Go...
If you are interested in other areas of the hobby, or looking for a new pastime, then why not check out one of our other publications? Published throughout the month at different intervals, these publications complement the breaking news behind these subjects and bring you the latest news in one convenient place.
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