Pit Stop: 12th April 2026

Pit Stop: 12th April 2026

 

Welcome to the latest edition of our Slot Car newsletter - Pit Stop

 

This is the home of all things related to slot cars and slot car racing, including news from Scalextric, NSR, Fly, Slot.It and all the other kit manufacturers we stock. This dedicated newsletter also contains all the exciting new releases, announcements, and offers as they are announced.

 


In This Issue:


 Fly Announcements

 

 

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 Announcements and Releases

 

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 and Updates

 

 

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 Announcements

 

 

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 Releases and Updates

 

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.

 


New Arrivals

 

Take a look through the latest releases from the world of Slot Cars.  Please note that some items may already appear as out of stock, which reflects the demand for the first batch. If you're interested in any of these products, don't worry, we can usually reorder them for you.

 

C4632Ford Sierra Sapphire BTCC 1990 Rob Gravett
C4635Mini Miglia Endaf Owens
C4636Dodge Monaco NY State Police
C4652Mazda RX7 FD Bathurst 1994
C4655Aston Martin GT3 Vantage Bathurst 2025 Gulf Edition
C4656Toyota Supra British GT
C4658Shelby GT350H Red/Gold
C4661Land Rover Series 1 RAF
CRA20027828Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II Uno Racing Team No.16
CRA20062561UKDTM High Speed Showdown Race Set
CRA20062577UKChase 'n Race Race Set
CRA20062579UKGlamour Racing Race Set
CRA20062582UKNASCAR Talladega Competition Race Set
FLYA2081 R5 GT Turbo Rally Hebros 1986 SW
FLYA2081AR R5 GT Turbo Rally Hebros SW Dirty
FLYA2093 P917K Mira Test 1970 SW
FLYA2101 P911 Safari 1978 Assistance Car
FLYA2101AR P911 Rally Safari 1978 Service Car SW Weathered
FLYA2106 R5 GT Turbo Black
FLYA2109 R5 Turbo Eurocup 1981 SW
FLYA2110 R5 Turbo Eurocup 1983 SW
FLYA2113 R5 GT Turbo Street Car Metallic Blue SW
FLYE2067P934 24hr Le Mans 1980 Bourdillat/Bernard SW
FLYE2101 L037 Martini Black
FLYR2003R1 Racing M1 France
FLYR2003R2 Racing M1 Germany
FLYR2003R3 Racing M1 Italy
FLYR2005R1Racing EVO3 P917K Red
FLYR2005R2Racing EVO3 P917K Blue
FLYR2005R3Racing EVO3 P917K Yellow
NSR0612SWNSR Hypercar Test Car White
NSR0613SWNSR Hypercar Test Car Yellow
NSR0614SWNSR Hypercar Test Car Red
NSR0615SWNSR Hypercar Test Car Blue
NSR48903/32 Hard Steel Front Axle for 55mm Independent Wheels
NSRCAT2026NSR Catalogue 2026
NSRSET23AW5MT900R Salvatore Noviello 13th Anniversary Car AW5
RCSW883.5 CSL Group 5 Le Mans 1976
RCSW96512BB Le Mans 1981 NART No.49
RCSWAX-51.5Axle 51.5mm Rectified and Tempered 2.38 mm (3/32)
RCSWAX-54.5Axle 54.5mm Rectified and Tempered 2.38 mm (3/32)
RCSWCAR06BBC GT3 M-Sport Bathurst 12hr 2020 Winner
RCSWCAR09BM4 GTE Schubetr Motorsport DTM 2024
RCSWCAR09CM4 GT3 Paul Miller Racing IMSA 2024
RCSWCAR10BFM GT3 Proton Competition Le Mans 2024
RCSWFC02-A1FC02 GT3 Soft Blue Chassis
RCSWFC02-A2FC02 GT3 Hard Red Chassis
RCSWFC02-C1FC02 GT3 Special Competition Rear Wing
RCSWPU-04BPick-Up with Screw Front Low Profile
RCSWUSA-C1FM GT3 Special Competition Rear Wing
RCSWUSA-EFM GT3 Lexan Cockpit
SCXE10557Advance Digital Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe Panamericana
SCXU10557Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe Panamericana
SCXU10568Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe 24hr Le Mans '56
SCXU10609Ford Escort Cosworth JM Ponce Maspalomas 1993
SCXU10611Abarth 131 S.Servia Montecarlo 1979
SICA25GP962 IMSA No.16 3rd Laguna Seca 1986 Price Cobb
SICA28IR89C No.23 Spa 1989 Bailey/Blundell
SICA58R1RAW Edition R8 LMS GT3 EVO II (AW/MN09CH)
SICA62AXJR11 No.4 2nd Spa 1990 WSPC
SICA62ZXJR11 White Kit wPre-Assembled Painted Parts
SICA67ZMS670B White Kit w/Pre Assembled Painted Parts

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.

 

Until then, Happy Racing!