Month: March 2026

1/18 & 1/43 BBR Competition – 1/18 TopSpeed – 1/43 TSM Model

There will be 4 different Ferrari 296 GT3 cars produced in both 1/18 and 1/43 scale in the BBR Competition line including the 2025 IMSA Laguna Seca livery of DragonSpeed , two Arise Racing versions from the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour and a Presentation version of the new Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO.

Details and ordering information can be found HERE.

This month’s 1/18 scale TopSpeed lineup includes the 2025 Daytona winning #7 Porsche 963 of Porsche Penske Motorsport along with a stunning Aston Martin Valhalla in Podium Green, an equally beautiful McLaren 750S in Base White, a Nissan LB-Silhouette Works GT 35GT RR Ver.1 in Matt Gray and an Abarth 595 LB-Works x Abas Works IZTK.

Details and ordering information can be found HERE.

Last but not least, there are 8 forthcoming 1/43 scale road and racing models in this months announcement from TSM Model including the Mercedes-AMG GT3 #888 of Mercedes-AMG Team GMR from the 2025 Meguier’s Bathurst 12 Hour a Ford Mustang Dark Horse from the Ford Performance Racing School, assorted Honda Preludes, a pair of Nissan LB Silhouettes and a BMW M5.

Details and ordering Infomation can be found HERE.

The advance order deadline for all of the above is Monday, March 23.

Coming Next Week

By Frank Hopkinson

Discover the inside story of Formula 1’s most influential designer, Adrian Newey, and unlock the secrets behind decades of championship-winning innovation.  
 
This unofficial and unauthorised biography promises exclusive insights, technical revelations and a visual journey through the career of the man who changed F1 forever.  
 
Whether you’re a motorsport fan, an engineering enthusiast or simply love stories of relentless ambition, you’ll find inspiration and fascination in every chapter, including: 

• A chronological account of Adrian Newey’s career, from his early days at Fittipaldi to his era-defining work at Williams, McLaren, Red Bull and now Aston Martin. 
• Behind-the-scenes stories of legendary cars and championship seasons, including the record-breaking Red Bull RB19 and Newey’s pivotal role in shaping F1’s technical landscape.
• Technical deep-dives and infographics that reveal Newey’s design philosophies and innovations.
• Personal anecdotes, rare images and untold stories that bring Newey’s competitive spirit and creative genius to life.
• The latest chapter in Newey’s journey: his dramatic departure from Red Bull and high-profile move to Aston Martin, with F1 watching to see if he can win a championship with a fourth team.
• A chapter on Newey’s exclusive sports cars, the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Red Bull RB17. 

Adrian Newey: An Illustrated Biography of F1’s Greatest Designer is the ultimate guide to the achievements, challenges and legacy of Formula 1’s most influential designer, inviting you to explore the story behind the machines and the mind that shaped them. 

Hardbound | 240 pages

$30.00 – Reserve your copy HERE.

1/18 scale diecast from Acme Trading Co.

Al Unser and Mario Andretti scored back to back USAC Dirt Car Championships in 1973 & 1974 for Vel’s Parnelli Jones Racing.

Vel’s Parnelli Jones racing was founded in 1969 by Parnelli Jones and Velko ‘Vel’ Miletich. The team quickly became a powerhouse in USAC competition and came to be known as the ‘Superteam’ with legends Al Unser, Mario Andretti and Joe Leonard behind the wheel.

VPJ and Al Unser would win the 1970 and 1971 Indianapolis 500s with the team winning the USAC National Championships 3 years in a row with Al Unser (1970) and Joe Leonard (1971 & 1972). 

In 1974-76 the team briefly competed in Formula 1 with Mario Andretti behind the wheel of the VPJ4 and VPJ4A Parnelli Grand Prix car.

1/18 Dirt Champ Car Features Include: Removeable engine cover, poseable steering, rubber tires, plumbed and wired Ford engine, fully detailed interior, full roll cage frame, serialized plate.

FUTURE RELEASE – $129.95 – Reserve HERE