Incoming: 1990 Indianapolis 500 Winner!

#30 Arie Luyendyk – Dominos Lola T90/00 – Doug Shierson Racing

Winner, 1990 Indianapolis 500

1/18 scale resin with Driver Figure by Replicarz Exclusives

The 1990 Indianapolis 500, known as “The Fastest 500,” was won by Dutchman Arie Luyendyk, who led only the final 32 laps, taking the checkered flag for his first Indy 500 victory at a record-setting average speed of 185.981 mph, a record that stood for 23 years. It was a three-way battle with Emerson Fittipaldi (who led most laps) and Bobby Rahal, with Luyendyk passing Rahal for the lead late in the race and holding on to win the prestigious event for Doug Shierson Racing

$299.99 – Reserve HERE

January 2026 Delivery Limited Availability!

1/43 Spark Classic F1

The first Spark Advance Order list for 2026 is impressive:

20 Classic Formula 1 and Formula 2 entries. 5 Grand Prix winners. Extremely Lotus heavy with 12 total and 8 different 49B variations, including Jo Siffert’s 1968 British Grand Prix winner in Rob Walker’s privateer colors, seen here. GP winners driven by Ayrton Senna, Jochen Rindt and father / son World Champions Graham and Damon Hill also grace the list.

We’ve brought the pre-order price down below the triple digit level to start the year. ‘Extra’ pieces ordered by us on spec may be priced higher after the January 13 Dealer Deadline.

That’s to be determined.

Tariffs – and their related costs and problems, rising prices and ordering policies set by the US distributors of the model brands we support make inventory control more important than ever. Please be advised that advance orders cancelled after the deadline date set by the manufacturers and distributors may be subject to a restock fee going forward.

If you have any questions, give me a call.

PZ

Lando Norris: 2025 Formula 1 World Champion

To commemorate Lando Norris’ first Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship, Spark Model will produce his Abu Dhabi title clinching McLaren MCL39 in 4 scales!

All scales will include a pit board. The 1/43 scale version will be mounted on a larger base to accomodate Lando’s celebratory post race burnout.

Advance order deadline is Wednesday, January 8. You can find information on all four HERE!

December Announcements Part 4: More Spark Model

Spark Model has announced an impressive lineup of 18 1/43 scale GT3 cars that contested the 2025 DTM Championship. An assortment of Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, Audi, BMW, Aston Martin, Mustang and McLaren platforms are represented.

The models will be produced in Limited Editions of 300 as part of Spark’s German National Series. Check out the entire list HERE.

Advance order deadline is Thursday, December 18.

December Announcements Part 3: Spark Model

Spark Model has announced additional 1/18 and 1/43 scale 2025 Formula 1 models, including the Max Verstappen Las Vegas GP winning Red Bull RB21 (above), which will be available in both scales.

Max’s 2026 teammate Isack Hadjar’s RB VCARB 02 from Las Vegas will also be modeled in both scales.

In addition to Max and Isack, 6 significant entries from the 2025 Las Vegas, Mexico and Brazil GP will be produced in 1/43 scale. Lando Norris’s Brazil GP winning McLaren will also ship with a 1/43 scale Number Board, as seen above.

Spark will also produce a selection of historic Le Mans racers from the past including several C and D Type Jaguars (including the Walker / Moss #17 that finished 2nd at Le Mans in 1953 seen above, and the 4th overall and GT class winning Gurney / Bondurant Cobra Coupe from Le Mans 1964.

Advance Order Deadline Thursday, December 18.

December Announcements Part 2: Tecnomodel

Next up: The final 1/18 and 1/43 Announcements for 2025.

In 1/43, Tecnomodel will model 4 versions of the BRM P160E Formula One car from 1973, including the #21 driven by Niki Lauda in the 1973 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, seen above.

Three Historic Formula One cars will be produced in 1/18 scale:

The Toleman TG184 from 1984 in 4 different liveries, including 2 driven by Ayrton Senna. Senna’s car from the 1984 Portugal GP entry is pictured below.

The Ferrari F93A (1993) and Minardi M191 (1991) will see production of 4 versions with and 4 versions without a driver figure in the cockpit. We’ve finally been able to convince Tecnomodel to offer both versions at the same time to relieve the frustration of collectors

Advance order deadline for everything is Thursday, December 18.

Scroll down for the latest Announcements from TSM Model and TopSpeed that were uploaded earlier today!