OTOMOTIVE: June 2010

Sunday, June 27, 2010

New Racer 250LM

This model will be the third limited numbered edition coded as RCR G3
and will be produced in just 203 pcs.

250LM - N.A.R.T. - Daytona 24hrs 1970 - Chinetti Jr./ Young

Jensen and Lewis build a McLaren

A funny McLaren video and a commercial worth watching.

Friday, June 25, 2010

New Slot It Porsche 956KH

Photos of a car that Slot It is going to release in the 4th quarter of this year.

Slot It SICA09D-Porsche 956KH
MSRP $59.99

1st Place Mugello 1983 drivers S.Johansson and B. Wollek

After Abu Dhabi, Great Britain and the Czech Republic, the FIA GT1 World Championship is heading to France. And more particularly the south of France, and the beautiful, distinctive Paul Ricard HTTT circuit, at Le Castellet. The glorious sight of the magnificient GT1 cars heading round the challenging circuit, encircled by blue and red stripes, should herald the start of the summer, and hopefully the sun will accompany the new World Championship throughout the weekend.

After three rounds, Matech Competition drivers Romain Grosjean and Thomas Mutsch lead the Drivers classifications after their Brno win, while Vitaphone Racing Team lead the Teams, their drivers Bartels and Bertolini being the only ones to have scored points in each race so far. But the Paul Ricard has a reputation as a Corvette circuit, so who will emerge victorious on Sunday ? There will be plenty of French interest, with Stéphane Sarrazin racing for Hexis AMR, Olivier Panis joining Matech Competition, and Christophe Bouchut returning to All Inkl.com Münnich Motorsport.

As well as two exciting one-hour FIA GT1 World Championship races, the Paul Ricard HTTT welcomes the FIA GT3 European Championship, which is moving into the second half of the 2010 season. Two weeks ago in Jarama, victory went to Team Rosberg’s Audi R8 LMS and to the Need for Speed BMW Z4. But the Corvette teams and drivers are leading the points, after a dominant start to the season. Callaway’s Hohenadel and Keilwitz lead by 31 points – but with 25 for a win, nothing is decided yet.

The full timetable will also include two races from the GT4 European Cup, and three from the exciting Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. The GT4 European Cup has raced in Silverstone and Spa so far this season, setting up a close battle between the Aston Martin GT4 cars of Paul Meijer (Rhesus Racing) and Michael Mallock (RJN Motorsport), who have shared this season’s wins. As for the roar of the powerful Lamborghini cars, Peter Kox leads the points. The Dutch driver will have a busy weekend, as he also competes for Reiter in the FIA GT1 World Championship.

The weekend is more than just racing, with plenty of off-track entertainment for spectators, autograph sessions, grand prix simulators, flights over the track in a helicopter and plenty of beautiful GT cars on display, as well as a play area for children. Let the sun shine on !

Photos and news used with permission from the FIA GT1 World Championship.

New Carrera websites

There are a few new websites for Carrera. The updated URL for the Carrera of America page is linked here.

Also as I've noted on a number of sites I've started a Facebook page for Carrera of America as well, if you're a member of Facebook why not join the page. Also there will be a newsletter started for CoA as well. When I have a link to sign up I'll post that as well here on SCNews.

New Sloting Plus parts

Motor
SLPL 2202 motor Speed 2 21.000 rpm + pinion Z11
Wheels
SLPL 40116908 Universal wheel 16.9 x 8.5 mm. front and rear
Inserts
SLPL 090110 inserts + brake disc
Axles
SLPL 2252 rear and SLPL 2255 front
Spacer
SLPL 9142 spacer inox. 0.6 mm.
Crown gear
SLPL 8032 Crown gear Z32
Bearing
SLPL 1015 bearing special RYD
Cable
SLPL 2101 cable silicone 1.2 mm. diameter
Braids

SLPL 2005 Braids cutted 3 cm
Guide
SLPL 2130 guide standard with screw
Rear wing
SLPL 090105 rear wing 2 KQ

Measures and weights
Complete car weight 84 g
Decorated body weight 15 g
Rear wing weight 1 g

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Toyota test driver dies in accident in LFA on Autobahn

Numerous reports have mentioned that Toyota’s chief test driver, Hiromu Naruse, died in a head-on collision on Wednesday in Germany. Video shows the accident scene reportedly near Toyota's shop near the Nurburgring.

Video is in German but you get the gist of it.

Special edition Racer Ford P68

A special edition Racer Ford P68 has been made by Racer for Great Traditions in Philadelphia for the Racer Resin National Final race for 2010. There were 50 total cars made, 25 of each of the 2 sets of names on the cars. They're sure to be highly collectible because of the small production run.

Check out the drivers names... it was sure a surprise to see my name on one of these cars!

Monday, June 21, 2010

Pioneer "Bullitt Assassins car" Dodge Charger spy shots

Pix used here with the generosity of "Mopardevil"... thanks!

From the Pioneer website:

Ref P003 - SPECIAL EDITION

Big ‘n' black 'n' nasty. Chase it round your track with the BULLITT Mustang!
Features: Driver & assassin figures.
18k Typhoon motor, sidewinder configuration
Detailed interior
QuickChange braids
Scalextric Digital DPR ready
Availability: May 2010