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Porsche will leave the WEC in 2026

Porsche won’t race in Hypercar anymore after 2025 😥. Motorsport confirmed it this morning.

Boogers 😣.

Author LUWernerPosted on October 7, 2025October 7, 2025Format ImageCategories News, RacingLeave a comment on Porsche will leave the WEC in 2026

REVIEW – Ferrari F40 GTE #59

1996 Ferrari F40 GTE #59
Pilots: R. Donovan, P. Nappi, T. Ota
Team: Ennea SRL / Ferrari Club Italia
Race: DNF (GT1 class) at Le Mans in 1996
Tecnomodel - TM43-63A (resin)

Review HERE

Author LUWernerPosted on September 26, 2025September 24, 2025Categories Le Mans, Model Review

The VW Polo turns 50

And to celebrate VW released a VERY cool video some days ago. Reminds me a lot of the Gymkhana videos – fantastically well made and ice cool.

Author LUWernerPosted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Format VideoCategories News, YouTubeLeave a comment on The VW Polo turns 50

REVIEW – SIMCA Huit #48

1938 SIMCA Huit #48
Pilots: V. Camerano, R. Robert
Team: Victor Camerano
Race: 11th overall (3rd in S 1.1 class) at Le Mans in 1938
Spark - S8728 (resin)

Review HERE

Author LUWernerPosted on September 12, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Le Mans, Model Review

Spark’s new Madagascar factory

A few hours ago Minimax released a (kind of) nice short video showing their new production facilities in Madagascar. Not exactly a thorough tour of the factory but you can get an idea of how models are produced.

Author LUWernerPosted on September 1, 2025Format VideoCategories Collector's Corner, NewsLeave a comment on Spark’s new Madagascar factory

REVIEW – Ferrari 512S #11

1970 Ferrari 512S #11
Pilots: R. Bucknum, S. Posey
Team: North American Racing Team
Race: 4th overall (3rd in S 5.0 class) at Le Mans in 1970
Tecnomodel - TM43-01E (resin)

Review HERE

Author LUWernerPosted on August 22, 2025August 20, 2025Categories Le Mans, Model Review

REVIEW – Salmson 2300S Spyder #27

1955 Salmson 2300S Spyder #27
Pilots: J-P. Colas, J. Dewez
Team: Jean-Paul Colas
Race: DNF (S 3.0 class) at Le Mans in 1955
Spark - S4547 (resin)

Review HERE

Author LUWernerPosted on August 13, 2025August 12, 2025Categories Le Mans, Model Review

REVIEW – Citroën C35 “ Peugeot Talbot Sport Assistance”

1983 Citroën C35 “ Peugeot Talbot Sport Assistance”
DeAgostini (pw) - ? (diecast)

Review HERE

Author LUWernerPosted on August 1, 2025July 31, 2025Categories Model Review, Rally, Transporters & Service Vehicles

REVIEW – Mercedes-Benz CLR #5

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLR #5
Pilots: C. Bouchut, N. Heidfeld, P. Dumbreck
Team: AMG-Mercedes
Race: DNF (1st in LMGTP class) at Le Mans in 1999
Spark - S0995 (resin)

Review HERE

Author LUWernerPosted on July 23, 2025July 14, 2025Categories Le Mans, Model Review

REVIEW – Porsche 550/4 RS 1500 Spyder #37

1955 Porsche 550/4 RS 1500 Spyder #37
Pilots: H. Polensky, R. von Frankenberg
Team: Porsche KG
Race: 4th overall (1st in S 1.5 class) at Le Mans in 1955
Spark - S9710 (resin)

Review HERE

Author LUWernerPosted on July 11, 2025July 5, 2025Categories Le Mans, Model Review

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  • Porsche will leave the WEC in 2026 October 7, 2025
  • REVIEW – Ferrari F40 GTE #59 September 26, 2025
  • The VW Polo turns 50 September 24, 2025
  • REVIEW – SIMCA Huit #48 September 12, 2025
  • Spark’s new Madagascar factory September 1, 2025
  • REVIEW – Ferrari 512S #11 August 22, 2025
  • REVIEW – Salmson 2300S Spyder #27 August 13, 2025
  • REVIEW – Citroën C35 “ Peugeot Talbot Sport Assistance” August 1, 2025
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