WYE VALLEY SLOTCAR CLUB
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UPCOMING EVENT · ADDED 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Welsh Winter Hypercar Series 2027
Two clubs. Two weekends. One championship. Wye Valley and Llantrisant Slot Car Clubs join forces for a two-round Hypercar series, with points from both rounds combined to decide the championship positions.
Practice: Saturday 16 January 2027, 1–5 pm
Race day: Sunday 17 January 2027, 8:30 am–5 pm
Practice: Saturday 6 February 2027, 1–5 pm
Race day: Sunday 7 February 2027, 8:30 am–5 pm
The event covers Hypercars from Slot.it, NSR and Scaleauto. Please read the race specifications and eligible motors list below when preparing your car.
Event poster
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Hypercar race specifications
Guide, braids, gearing, axles and bearings: free choice. Maximum width across tyres: 66 mm. Front and rear wheel hubs: minimum size 16.9 mm. Any black rubber tyres from a recognised manufacturer.
Motor mounts and chassis: plastic/carbon only; suspension is allowed. Commercially available 3D chassis are permitted. No excessive chassis trimming; weight may be added inside. Lightweight interiors are allowed and must be painted if clear.
No magnets. Tyres must stay inside the body. The rear wing must be securely fitted at the start of each race. Screws and motor wire are free choice. Tape across the motor mount is not allowed. Motors must be on the eligible list and fit as originally intended.
See the supplied poster for the eligible car list and complete wording.
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Eligible motors for the 2027 series
Motor labels must remain on at least one surface. Plain motors are not eligible. All motors will be checked for cogging effect. Refer to the illustrated list for eligible versions.
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Product News
Manufacturer announcements shared with the club. Prototype photographs and advance previews may differ from the final products.
HYPERCAR · PROTOTYPE · ADDED 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Slot.it previews Aston Martin AMR-LMH
Slot.it has shared prototype photographs of its Aston Martin AMR-LMH, showing the green Heart of Racing livery with numbers 007 and 009. The pictured display base identifies the 2026 Le Mans version.
For club racers: another Hypercar development to follow. These photographs do not establish the final mechanical specification, parts compatibility, price or release date.
HYPERCAR · ADVANCE PREVIEW · ADDED 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Scaleauto SC-6418 Valkyrie white racing kit
Scaleauto says its SC-6418 AMR Valkyrie Hypercar is moving closer to release as a White Racing Kit Car in the PRO 1/32 range, with more details to follow.
For club racers: a forthcoming kit to watch for a Hypercar build. The announcement does not confirm the full parts specification or compatibility with existing chassis and motor mounts. Series eligibility should be confirmed with the organisers before building a car for the event.
CLASSIC SPORTS CARS · ADDED 3 NOVEMBER 2026
NSR showcases Lola T280 Le Mans pair
NSR has showcased yellow Lola T280 models carrying numbers 7 and 8, representing the cars from the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours.
For club racers: an eye-catching pair for fans of classic endurance racing. The supplied post does not confirm mechanical specifications or UK availability. Check the club’s class rules before entering either model.
Page updated 3 November 2026. Product images: Slot.it, Scaleauto and NSR, from their shared social posts. Event posters supplied by the organisers. Manufacturer links open in a new tab.