Since last summer, we've been promoting (and eagerly awaiting) the release of a new DVD called 'Can Am: The Speed Odyssey' ($34.95). As most of you already know, the DVD is now several months overdue, primarily due to the additional editing work needed when the planned 70 minute program expanded to 100+ minutes with the discovery of additional original footage.

Several months ago, we became aware of a second DVD on the Can Am that was in the works at another quality distributor of racing videos. We held off on offering it here until further information was available. Word of that DVD is starting to become public, so to avoid confusion with Speed Odyssey, we're listing it today and will start accepting advance orders. Just click on the title to order.

'Can Am Thunder' ($29.95), will feature author and Can Am 'Guru' Pete Lyons, driver Hurley Haywood, author/photographer Dave Friedman and Shadow and Ti22 designer Peter Bryant (who will visit TMC to sign copies of his autobiography on April 5. Reserve your signed copy of 'Can Am Challenger' HERE). This 80 minute program will feature interviews, tall tales, footage from recent vintage events and images from the original Can Am era.

An April 28 release date has been announced but we understand editing delays may push that date back a few weeks as well. In any case, our order has been placed and we will have it in stock as soon as it becomes available.

From what we've learned about both DVDs, there will be very little duplication. The content of 'Can Am Thunder', looks like it will compliment the strong original footage content we will see in 'Can Am: The Speed Odyssey'. Those of us who are hard core Can Am fans will probably want both DVDs in our collections.

I was reluctant to offer a second Can Am DVD on a pre-order basis before delivering the first, (we all know how these release dates are written in pencil) but the timing is out of our hands. I'm looking forward to seeing both programs and, from what we're hearing, I think you will too.

NEW BOOKS:

1/43 SCALE DISPLAY TOWERS:

It's always been a challenge for 1/43 scale collectors to display their models in an attractive and safe manner. Customers have often commented on the 'tower' cases that we use to display our 1/43 scale Minichamps sports car models at the Gallery and at our road shows around the country.

We took those comments and suggestions, added a few of our own, then challenged our case maker JD to come up with a solution. Prototypes and the first production pieces were delivered today. He did not disappoint:

Production of the 6-Car Tower will begin next week, the 12-Car Tower will come on-line in late March. Additional 'tweaks' and accessories are in development (this is high tech stuff, right?) that will adapt the Towers for use with other brand and types of 1/43 models. We'll keep you advised here and on www.MotorsportCollector.com.

In the mean time, we do have a few of each case available for immediate delivery. Just click on the links to order.

Talk to you next week!

PAUL