Pit Stop: 8th March 2026
In This Issue:
- Carrera 2026 Range Announced
- NSR Hypercar Update
- SCX 2026 Range Announced
- Slot.it It Announcements and Releases
Carrera 2026 Range Announced
Carrera have announced their 2026 new items range. This year brings an exciting mix of detailed 1:32 scale slot cars alongside a wide selection of race sets aimed at both newcomers and experienced racers. The new 1:32 line-up is led by contemporary Formula 1 machinery, including the Ferrari SF-26 of Lewis Hamilton, McLaren’s Lando Norris challenger and the Mercedes-AMG W17 driven by George Russell, as well as the Red Bull Racing RB22 of Max Verstappen.
Project Update
In an update to previous listings, the NSR Hypercars' reference numbers have been updated. Don't worry if you have these on order with us; we have swapped all the open orders over for you.
SCX 2026 Range Announced
SCX’s 2026 range is a high-octane celebration of modern motorsport, rally heritage and cutting-edge slot racing technology, spanning Compact 1:43, Advance and standard lines. Headlining the announcement are a host of contemporary Formula 1 machines for 2025 and 2026, including McLaren, Aston Martin, Williams and Mercedes entries, alongside major endurance and GT contenders such as the Porsche 911 GT3 R – Winner of the 24hr Le Mans 2025 – plus Nürburgring and DTM liveries.
Slot.It March Releases and Announcements
New Slot.it Cars available to order now. These cars should be arriving soon, so make sure you have your orders in to avoid missing out.
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.
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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