Who We Are

Hi, I'm Phil Biello, and my passion for F1 racing began in 1978 when I attended my first Grand Prix to watch my hero, Gilles Villeneuve, take his first F1 win. From that moment on, I was hooked on the sport and began collecting diecast models of different teams and drivers as merchandise became available. Eventually, this passion led me to open a retail store that not only sold F1 merchandise but also allowed me to connect with fellow fans and collectors. It was great to meet like-minded individuals and discuss the sport and our shared love for it.

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While our store is now online only, I still enjoy meeting new people and helping them with their passion for F1 racing. In addition to running the store, I used to host a weekly radio show on AM 600 with Marc Shaloub called "Saturday Night Sports." During the show, I spoke about the latest news and updates in the world of F1 racing, and we also organized a charity go-kart race every year to raise money for the Montreal Children's Hospital, called "Grand Prix de Wannabe's."

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At Racing Model Shop, we're more than just a store; we're a community of F1 racing enthusiasts, and our expert staff is always available to help you find the perfect model car to add to your collection. Thank you for choosing Racing Model Shop, and we look forward to serving you! If you click the image below, you'll be able to read the article written on our old brick and mortar store in the Montreal Gazette on July 11th, 1996.