Interviews

I grew up with Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars but today I’m a loyal Hot Wheels collector and racer. You just can’t beat the wonderful Hot Wheels designs and frankly, the price. When people find out I’m a collector and they give me a little smirk, I remind them that my hobby only costs me [...]

Diecast racing is a near cousin to other model hobbies, like slot cars, model trains, and the likes if for no other reason in that they’re small in scale. Many racers, like myself, see racing as just a need for speed and putting cars to the test. It’s raw, simple fun. But that’s no reason [...]

I can write about tracks and finish lines, and mods and paint all day long, but when you boil it down, derby racing is only as much fun as you make it. You can talk about it all you want but it doesn’t mean a thing unless you’re actually racing with friends and having fun.

Even though the internet can bring together all sorts of people, local diecast clubs are still the foundation for collecting and racing. Local club events get you face-to-face with other collectors, let you show off your collection, maybe execute that once-in-a-lifetime trade, and give you time to talk shop with other diecast fans. What can [...]

While many articles here at Redline Derby focus on racing and cars (as it should be!), I also want to feature the people behind the cars. Weekend Customs is a spotlight on amateur diecast customizers creating cars for the track and the shelf. Don’t expect a spit shine polish or rare collectible, these are people [...]