Model Car Kits - Race Cars

There’s something about building a race car model kit that captures the thrill of the track. The precision. The history. The roar of competition - even if it’s just in your imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just getting started, race car kits offer the chance to recreate legendary machines in your own time, with your own hands. 

At RCMA Model & Hobby Shop, we stock a wide range of high-quality race car model kits, from modern racing legends to vintage classics and outrageous dragsters. Let’s explore what’s in the pit lane.

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Modern Race Car Kits

Modern racing is all about sleek lines, wind tunnel-tested aerodynamics, and state-of-the-art performance. And the same goes for our modern race car model kits, where attention to detail and quality parts are key to an exciting build. Take the ZENT Cerumo SC 2006, for example. This kit recreates Toyota Team Cerumo’s SC430, a Super GT contender that proved its strength with podium finishes in Japan’s top racing series. 

The 1/24 scale model by Tamiya includes premium features like a die-cast underpanel for realistic weight, an intricate roll cage, and high-quality Cartograf decals to match the dramatic red-silver livery. With metal-plated parts, detailed mesh intake components, and optional photo-etched upgrades, this kit doesn’t just look fast - it feels fast.

Another fan favourite is the Subaru Impreza WRC 1999, a detailed 1/24 scale kit of the car that carried rally legends through gravel and tarmac. It’s a plastic model drag car alternative with a motorsport twist featuring a fully recreated interior, synthetic rubber tires with realistic tread patterns, and clear underguard parts to show off all the work you’ve done underneath. 

Whether you’re into circuit or rally racing, modern race car kits like these deliver performance-inspired fun on your workbench. Of course, racing history didn’t start in the 2000s...

Vintage Model Race Car Kits

Step back in time with our vintage model car kits, where charm meets racing pedigree. These are perfect for collectors who appreciate not just performance, but the character and history of classic vehicles. You can start small but mighty with the Fiat Abarth 695 SS model, a 1960s touring car terror that brought bite to the sub-700cc class. 

Tuned by Carlo Abarth himself, this compact powerhouse is a joy to build, with details like twin mufflers, overfenders, and a precisely molded 2-cylinder engine you can display with the removable rear hood. It's a testament to how much race car spirit can be packed into a tiny frame.

Or, if American muscle is more your style, check out the 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback. This AMT kit is loaded with customisation options, from mag wheels and racing headers to a retooled body and retro decals. It’s part race car, part street cruiser, and all attitude - perfect for fans of race car model kits who appreciate old-school power and style. These kits may be vintage, but their appeal never goes out of style.

Dragster Model Kits

Now, it’s time to get loud. Dragster model kits are all about raw power, wild designs, and that unmistakable straight-line speed. Built for speed bursts, these kits offer something totally different from traditional race car model kits and they’re just plain fun to build.

Take the 1:25 Digger Dragster, a long-bodied, fully enclosed dragster that includes a supercharged engine, drag slicks, and decal options galore. You even get window tints in three colours so you can fully customise your build. This plastic model drag car is a hit with beginners and nostalgia-seekers alike thanks to its accessible build and retro packaging.

Want something a little more classic? The Bantam Blast Dragster brings back the golden age of drag racing with over 100 parts, chrome-plated accessories, and a high-detail 392 Hemi engine. Wheelie bars, MAG racing wheels, a racing bucket seat - this kit has it all. And with its wide selection of decals, you can personalise your drag car model kit down to the last sticker. If you love the smell of nitro, these dragsters are calling your name.

Shop Race Car Model Kits Online

From lightning-fast GT cars and rally machines to retro icons and blown-out dragsters, RCMA Model & Hobby Shop has the race car kits to fuel your passion. Each kit is chosen with care for builders of all experience levels, whether you’re into modern speed, vintage muscle, or something in between.

Looking for something different? Our wider range of model car kits includes everything from military car model kits to civilian car kits to fictional TV & movie car kits, so there's always a new challenge waiting on your workbench. Shop online today and start your next model car project with RCMA.

And remember - we're more than just a store. We’re a hub for fellow model builders who love this hobby as much as you do. If you’ve got a question or need advice, don’t hesitate to contact us.