PRE-MODDED CASTINGS MAKE QUITE A COMMOTION

by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom

Rob Thacker of Commotion Diecast was bitten by the same bug as many newer members of the diecast racing community. And so, he built his first track, Death Mountain Speedway. He then went on to build a second race track, Death Valley Speedway. The second track was longer, more involved, and more suited to handle the bigger, heavier rides that Thacker prefers.

“Death Mountain is only about 20 feet and slower,” explains Thacker, “but it sparked the interest.”

Thacker learned by doing. He had become quite skilled. He let his skills show on the second track, the scenery for which is all hand made.

Over time he cultivated his car customizing skills as well. And that gave him an idea.

“Not everybody who wants to get started [in diecast racing] has the tools,” he thought, “and skill develops over time.” For those who want to jump right in, but aren’t yet ready to get seriously into building their own modified cars, Commotion Diecast now offers a line of premodded cars.

The line is made up of four castings. Each is available in three different weight classes. They are black on black, painted with Cerakote, a ceramic-based finish that is highly chip-resistant. The models available are all Hot Wheels: Subaru Impreza, Nissan Skyline R34, Lamborghini Urus, and GMC Syclone.

The cars all have new wheels and axles that are already smoothed and thoroughly rubbed with graphite.

The three weight classes are 50g-60g; 60g-70g; and 70g-80g. Sales were announced on the Commotion Diecast Facebook page on May 2, and the 60g-70g Skylines are already sold out. According to Thacker, the Impreza and Syclone are running low in the middleweight class, as well.

For those who enjoy the thrill of the Hunt, there is one special edition of each casting that will be randomly sent out to lucky customers. Thacker is calling this the “Jenkins” model, named after Commotion Diecast’s colorful commentator. Anyone receiving a Jenkins Model will find that it is heavier and features several things that make it special.

While Thacker is at the helm of this project, it is the team that helps him whose work he credits for making the venture successful: “Thank you to Chet, Biff, and Cole for their hard work!”

These models are just the beginning. Given the rapid response that the first series is garnering, there will be a Phase 2 offering around July 4, and in the fall, Commotion Diecast will offer Expert Level cars based on the HW Zoom-In casting’s base, and likely featuring a completely unique body.

Check out Commotion Diecast’s offerings on their Facebook Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3AzPXZG9YyoQLM2Gg0pkUg

And visit their YouTube channel to see their builds in action: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3AzPXZG9YyoQLM2Gg0pkUg