Porsche returns to LeMans in 2014!

Porsche returns to LeMans in 2014 for LMP1!!!!!!!!!

Slot MiniAuto #81

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

SLOT MINIAUTO 81 – JULIO

Michael Schumacher vuelve a ocupar una portada de Slot MiniAuto después de unos años de ausencia. El nuevo Mercedes GP Petronas de Superslot es el protagonista. Junto a él destacamos el nuevo Ferrari 156/85 de Ostorero, el Pegaso Berlineta Enasa de Top Slot y el nuevo Ferrari 250 GTO de Racer.

En el interior reportajes de las últimas novedades: Subaru WRC de MSC, Ford GT40 de Slot.it, Mazda 787B de MRSlotcar, Ford RS200 de Superslot, Pegaso Cangrejo de Slot Classic y el chasis TWR11 de Twister. Además destacamos el reportaje de nuevo chasis de Tecno Slot para modelos a escala 1:43.



(A la venta el 30-06-2011)

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PRESS RELEASE

SLOT MINIAUTO 81 – JULY

Michael Schumacher stars in a Slot MiniAuto cover after years of absence. The new Scalextric Mercedes Petronas GP makes it possible. Next to it highlight the new Ferrari 156/85 of Ostorero, Top Slot Pegaso Enasa Berlinetta and the new Ferrari 250 GTO of Racer.
Inside reports from the most recent novelties: Subaru WRC MSC, Ford GT40 Slot.it, Mazda 787B of MRSlotcar, Scalextric Ford RS200, Slot Classic Pegaso “crab” and TWR11 Twister chassis for raid slot. Also highlight the article of the new Tecno Slot chassis for 1:43 scale models.

(On-Sale 30/06/2011)

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New Scaleauto 1/24 Felbermayr RSR

The new Scaleauto 1/24 Felbermayr Porsche RSR.

A pair of Sideways DP's for sale

I little plug for a pair of cars I'm selling... a rare pair of Sideways DP's for sale on SCI.

New MRRC Ford GT40 arrival

New MRRC Ford GT40's arriving next week according to REH Distributors.

New 1/24 Scaleauto Jaguar

Cars 2 demo in Connecticut

A Cars 2 demo I did over the weekend in Branford CT. It was great introducing slots to what will hopefully be the next generation of racers.

New Scaleauto 1/24 Gulf Porsche

Click to see larger images of the this new Scaleauto Gulf Porsche Cup car.

Link for live streaming Nurburgring 24

http://adac.24h-rennen.de/Live-Streaming-2011.4101.0.html

Live coverage of the Nurburgring 24 at this link... hopefully not blacked out for non-German markets.

Cars 2 Carrera event in CT

Saturday June 25th Carrera of America will be doing a demo at the Regal Cinemas Branford Stadium 12 in Branford CT from about 11am all day. We will have a Disney Pixar Cars 2 GO!!! set on display (for racing too) and we will also have preproduction samples of the 1/32 Lightning McQueen and Francesco.

325 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-4089

New Cartrix GP cars coming

A new Lancia and Vanwall Cartrix cars are coming soon to North America.

New H & R Motor

Coming soon new H & R motor HRMCI 26,000 rpm # 12 V double shaft

Autoworld Carfitti releases

New Autoworld Carfitti releases Autoworld SC232

New Carrera Ferrari 599xx coming

Coming soon from Carrera a new Ferrari 599xx in DIGITAL132, item number 30563.

New SCX Porsche 911 Cup

Helm Terbaru Menggunakan Visor

As the wind and dust barrier, visor not only serves to protect the eyes and face from the outside elements such as dust and wind. Visor also helps the eyesight of the object in front of the rider. Cleanliness of this visor will certainly make driving much more comfortable and safer.

Several innovations make maximum visor work has been done several parties. Manufacturers and academics. "With the pin lock on the visor, the rider can see the vehicle or object in front without a hitch means," explains Andreas D. Sugih, Director of PT Central Sole Agency, Importers KBC helmets.

Manufacturers such as KBC helmets have completed visornya with such a safety lock pin which also serves to visors and preventing condensation. "Pin lock function eliminates the fog, dew or vapor in a layer of glass. This occurs when rain or cold weather, "added Zulux, Chairman of RR Owner Only that apply pin lock.

In order to obtain maximum results, use the pin lock on a glass helmet visors so no need to open-open. "Pin lock also must not be touched by hand as it will leave spots. How to clean disposable cloth can be wiped clean with a soft direction. Do not go back and forth, "said the owner of the original name of this Zulkarnain.

Fog visor cleaners on the other is an innovation of the students. A total of five students from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Indonesia (UI) that is Handi, Indrawan, Dzhuri, Michael and Rizki designed a wiper which serves to remove water droplets stuck to the visor when it rains.

This design is initiated from a survey conducted on the behavior of motorists FTUI when driving in the rain. As many as 25 percent of respondents to wipe the visor with his hands as he continued driving. As many as 10 percent raise a little visor to provide circulation space for a helmet visor or glass non-condensing.

"From there, some students do research and design under the guidance of Ir. Hendri DS. Budiono, M. Eng create tools that can function to prevent condensation on the helmet, "said Ir. Imansyah Ibn Hakim, M. Eng, Lecturer MOTOR Plus FTUI encountered in his office in the Campus UI Depok, West Java.

To move the wiper needed an electric motor with a power of 5 watts. The electric motor uses battery power from the motor. To turn it on there are on-off button. "So when the rain can be directly switched on," Faith said firmly.

According to Faith, UI student paper has been through technical calculations such as calculation of statics and dynamics of power. The strength of this account application statics force that occurs on the surface of the helmet, as well as the calculation of bending moment and tensile force.

While the power dynamics into account the movement of the wiper with an electric motor. "So stay applied," said Ir. Imansyah.

Actually wiper technology in this helmet never MOTOR Plus commentator during his visit to Taiwan last year. Sono companies namely Haihao Technology Co.., Ltd.. design a helmet that is equipped with a rubber wiper or cleaning. They have been researching since 2004.

Wiper early generation helmet features a remote that can be placed on the handlebars. So when it rains, the rider can easily activate it immediately. While the second version, just made the switch at the end of the pet helmet also contains a series of cable and home of the 4 batteries.

If the rubber cleaners that use is up, can also wear rubber wipers have a car. Can be directly removed easily. Surely, this rubber can be used for 2 years.

But the problem of the use of the wiper is also not absent, with the dusty road conditions, the wiper movement will make the dirt splashed by water and crushed rubber will add to the dirty glass. Especially if rain occurs only drizzle, just wet the surface of the visor. Therefore, this technology has not had water in special containers such as windshield wipers on a four wheeler.

How to get the best deals on car rental

Getting the best deal on your car rental doesn’t have to be difficult. It’s just a matter of knowing where to look, how to compare car hire companies and keeping your ear to the ground about great deals. Here, we’ve listed the sure-fire ways to ensure the next time you hire a vehicle, you’ll be bragging to your mates about what a great deal you got:

Do your research

Knowing what’s on offer and by who is the first step to being able to decide between what is a genuinely good deal and what isn’t. Do some research and find out what each of the car rental companies have to offer. Some may specialise in providing a different range of rental services.


Let others do the work for you

Don’t have time to spend hours looking from website to website? Why not use a hire car comparison website to find out which company is offering what you want? There are now websites that help you compare different car rentals so you can make your choice faster. For the time poor, why not put your faith in the experts?


Don’t leave it to the last minute

Last minute bookings always lead to overpriced fees. Give yourself as much time as possible to find a great deal well in advance to avoid having to settle with an expensive car rental company a few days before you need the vehicle.  


Join loyalty programs


Apart from frequent flyer points, many car rental companies offer loyalty specials and offers only to those who are registered for their newsletter or loyalty system. This is a great way to find out about deals that aren’t necessarily advertised.



Through Work

Many companies have longstanding relationships with car rental companies. Use this to your advantage. You may be able to get a great discount on a rental car simply by presenting proof that you are an employee of your business.


Ask for a referral from a trusted source

If you have a friend or relative that has recently hired a car from one of the companies offering the best car hire Melbourne has to offer, why not ask them how would they rate their experience with that company? Referrals from friends and relatives are the best way to get a genuine opinion on businesses and their services.


Negotiate

Itʼs not always appropriate, but in some instances you may try to negotiate your rental deal with the car hire company. Remember, all they can say is no, so there is no harm in trying.

Jump on a good deal when you see it

Similar to cheap flights, cheap car hire gets snapped up fast so if you are lucky enough to come across a great deal, jump on it before itʼs gone!
Getting the best car hire deal is easy if you know where to look. I hope our tips on how to snag a great vehicle hire deal has given you some useful ideas for the next time you are in need of renting a car.

Winning is indeed priceless

Winning the Italian Championship.... priceless!
A great video.

Audi R8 LMS video

Well this is a pretty cool video from Audi showing the R8 LMS car.


And one more... why not :)

3 new Revell cars announced.

Details of release when available, until then enjoy the photos.

Carrera D124 "Breadvan" Ferrari

The Carrera DIGITAL124 Ferrari 250GT "Breadvan" Ferrari is coming to North America soon.

Meadowdale 24Hour Race!

Visit the Facebook page of the Meadowdale Raceway to see photos and coverage of their recent 24 Hour race they held.
See a gallery of photos at this link!

New Cartrix GP car coming

This new Cartrix item number 925 will be available soon in North America.
Thanks to REH Distributing for this news and photo.

Carrera GO!!! Cars 2 exclusive at Toys R Us

Visit your local Toys R Us to find an exclusive Carrera GO!!! Cars 2 set. I found this one on sale at my local TRU this morning.

2012 LeMans project.... Delta Wing car?

It will be interesting to watch this project progress. With Dan Gurney and Highcroft Racing working on this you have to take this project seriously.

New Slot It Toyota 88C

CA19a Toyota 88C, 24, Daytona 1969
Drivers:D.Olson, C.Cord , S.Bren

The Toyota 88C is a sports car prototype built in 1988 by Toyota according to the Group C specification, to race the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Japanese Sports-Prototype Championship.

The car, designed by Dome, was powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, named "3S-GT", a 2.1-liter, water cooled, 680-hp, 16 valves aluminium head, unit. The chassis was an aluminum monocoque, and the composite bodywork was made of carbon fiber and kevlar.

In 1989, one of these cars was entered in the IMSA GTP championship, a category with rules which were very similar to those of Group C in Europe, by All American Racers, Dan Gurney's (an American racing legend who won Le Mans in 1967) team.

The new Slot.it model reproduces the car that took part to the 24 Hours of Daytona, driven by Drake Olson, Chris Cord and Steve Bren. All American Racers, using this engine as a development base, was later (1992, 1993) able to claim, with the Eagle MKIII, two IMSA titles, two victories at Sebring and one in Daytona.

Corvette Racing livestream of LeMans!

http://stream.speedtv.com/corvette

A great view from the cockpit of the Corvette.

The Top 5 Ways to Keep Your New Car Clean

You have just bought your first new car and the car has been shipped to you. The majority of people are extremely excited about getting a new, clean car. However after several days, a new car gets dirty easily due to driving it so much.  Due to this, you must immediately clean your car to help keep that new look it had when you first received it.

Listed below are some ways on how to keep your car clean and the new look intact:

  

1. Wash your car in the shade.

   The first thing is that you will want to be certain you wash your car in a shady area or be certain to towel dry it to avoid water stains as this will occur very easily.  

2. Loosen debris with water. 

    You will need to spray your car with water and this will help loosen or dissolve the dirt on your car. Remember to never use a sponge on your car because it leaves tiny particles on it that may be hard to remove once it dries up. Additionally, it can also scratch the car paint.

3. Use high quality cleaning solutions.

    Only use high quality car cleaning solutions on your car when you wash it due to the fact some car cleaning solutions can damage your car paint. It is certainly better that you choose a high quality car wash. It is a great idea to do some research and read some reviews on what car solutions are the highest quality.

4.    Use a cotton cloth.

    

    Next, clean your car using the car cleaning solution and a damp cotton cloth as an applicator. After that, rinse your car well and let it dry. You can also use a dry cotton cloth to dry it up.

5.    Vacuum the interior.

    When it comes to cleaning the interior of your car, you can use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt on your car carpet and car seat. You can also use a dry cotton cloth to finish the job and help your car look its best.

For more information about affordable car shipping rates and other things auto-related, check out National Transport, LLC on Facebook.

New Slot It McLaren GTR

CA10e McLaren F1 GTR n.40, Le Mans 1998.

Drivers: B.Auberlen, S.O'Rourke, T.Sugden

The McLaren F1 GTR production, directed by the former Formula 1 engineer Gordon Murray, began in 1992 and ended in 1998.

At that time, it was the fastest car ever built.

In 1995, the F1 GTR gave its first performance at Le Mans and won, bringing to the finish line five cars that ended 1^st, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th and 13^th.

The car featured a monocoque carbon-fibre chassis and a BMW 5990 cc V12 engine.

In 1997, the F1 GTR was developed into the “Long Tail” version.

At Le Mans 1998, the McLaren n.40 finished in 4^th place, completing a very regular race, with only 40 minutes spent at the pits in the entire 24-hours time.

Gulf Slot It Ford GT40 MKI

CW09 Ford Gt 40 MKI: Le Mans Winner 1969
Drivers: Jacky Ickx, Jackie Oliver

The Ford GT40 was one of the most successful car who won four times the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1966 being the Mk II, 1967 the Mk IV, and 1968-1969 the oldest chassis design, the Mk I.

This is the first car in Le Mans history to win the race more than once with the same chassis; it was built to compete against Ferrari (who had won at Le Mans six times in a row from 1960 to 1965).

The Mk I chassis n. 1075 was a steel and aluminum semi-monocoque; body was reinforced with carbon fiber. It had brakes ventilated discs. The engine, originally a 4.7 liter, had been enlarged to 4.9-liter with the special alloy Gurney-Weslake cylinder head; the gearbox was a ZF 5 gears.

The MKI was later upgraded to Mk II specifications with a 7.0 liter (427ci) engine.
The GT 40 will become the most glorious of all Ford Racing; in '69 the car caught the victory at Sebring.

It's almost here... LeMans baby!!!!

Hands down the best annual racing event of the year is about to happen... 24 Hours of LeMans goodness!

Ninco Newsletter June/July

Ninco's newletter for June/July.

Carrera Disney Cars 2 releases

The Carrera Disney Cars 2 sets and cars are coming or are already in stock at Carrera of America.
Lightning McQueen in Evolution #27353/ #30555 DIGITAL132/ #61193 GO!!!
Francesco Bernoulli in Evolution #27354/ #30556 DIGITAL132/ #61194 GO!!!

Mater in GO!!! #61183
Sally in GO!!! #61184
Finn McMissile in GO!!! #61195
Raoule Caroule in GO!!! #61198
Max Schnell in GO!!! #61199

The Porto Corsa set: #62238
The Secret Mission set: #62239






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The EVOLUTION set:
http://www.carrera-toys.com/en/products/evolution/sets/disneypixar-cars-2-378/#25179
Item no.: 25179
Available: 2011

Scale of track: 1:24
Scale of cars: 1:32

Dimensions when assembled: 6.56 x 2.62 ft.
Track length: 14.8 ft.
Not available in the UK.

* 1 Disney/Pixar Cars 2 “Lightning McQueen”
* 1 Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Francesco Bernoulli"
* 5 Standard straights
* 1 Connecting section
* 8 Curves 1/60°
* 2 Mechanical speed controllers
* 1 Transformer
* Guardrails
* Replacement contacts
* Accessories
* Instructions

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GO!!! sets.

Porto Corsa set:
http://www.carrera-toys.com/en/products/go/sets/disneypixar-cars-2-382/#62238
Item no.: 62238
Available: 2011

Scale of track: 1:43
Scale of cars: 1:43

Dimensions when assembled: 5.71 x 4.86 ft.
Track length: 17.7 ft.
Not available in the UK.

* 1 Disney/Pixar Cars 2 “Lightning McQueen”
* 1 Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Francesco Bernoulli"
* 7 Straights 342 mm / 13.46 in.
* 3 Straights 114 mm / 4.48 in.
* 5 Curves 1/90°
* 2 Curves 1/45°
* 4 Curves 2/45°
* 1 Connecting track section
* 1 Straight with lap counter
* 2 Speed controllers
* 1 Transformer
* Support Set
* Track section bolts
* Replacement contacts
* Spare guide keels
* Instructions
* Decoration

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The Secret Mission set:
http://www.carrera-toys.com/en/products/go/sets/disneypixar-cars-2-385/#62239
Item no.: 62239
Available: 2011

Scale of track: 1:43
Scale of cars: 1:43

Dimensions when assembled: 7.12 x 2.62 ft.
Track length: 20.3 ft.
Not available in the UK.

* 1 Disney/Pixar Cars 2 “Mater”
* 1 Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Finn McMissile"
* 4 Straights 342 mm / 13.46 in.
* 2 Single-lane straights
* 342 mm / 13.46 in.
* 3 Straights 114 mm / 4.48 in.
* 6 Curves 1/90°
* 4 Single-lane bends K1
* 8 Loop sections with supports
* 2 Track parts concave
* 2 Track parts convex
* 1 Connecting track section
* 1 Straight with lap counter
* 2 Speed controllers
* 1 Transformer
* Support Set
* Track section bolts
* Replacement contacts
* Spare guide keels
* Instructions
* Decoration

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Three GO!!! extension sets:
http://www.carrera-toys.com/en/products/go/accessories/disneypixar-cars-2-ausbau-fahrzeugset-hook-407/#61652
Item no.: 61652

Content:

* 1 Carrera GO!!! Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Mater"
* 2 Straights 342 mm / 13.46 in.
* 2 Lane change sections
* 6 Flags
* 3 Banner
* 2 Guardrails

http://www.carrera-toys.com/en/products/go/accessories/disneypixar-cars-2-ausbau-fahrzeugset-francesco-bernoulli-408/#61653
Item no.: 61653

Content:

* 1 Carrera GO!!! Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Francesco Bernoulli"
* 2 Straights 342 mm / 13.46 in.
* 2 Lane change sections
* 6 Flags
* 3 Banner
* 2 Guardrails

http://www.carrera-toys.com/en/products/go/accessories/disneypixar-cars-2-ausbau-fahrzeugset-max-schnell-409/#61654
Item no.: 61654

Content:

* 1 Carrera GO!!! Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Max Schnell"
* 2 Straights 342 mm / 13.46 in.
* 2 Lane change sections
* 6 Flags
* 3 Banner
* 2 Guardrails