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Under the NASCAR Classics brand, Lionel NASCAR Collectables is planning to build groups of historic die-cast cars that are iconic to the sport. Behind each of these cars is a compelling story – like a career milestone or a memorable win - and many of these cars have never before been offered to NASCAR collectors. |
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Dale Earnhardt Action 1978 "Cardinal Tractor" #96 Ford Torino It's not often that a diecast comes along that's truly historic. This one is. On May 28, 1978 at Charlotte Motor Speedway the #96 Cardinal Tractor Ford Torino became the first Ford Dale Earnhardt raced in the premier series of NASCAR. It's also the car he raced to his first top 10 finish on July 4, 1978 at Daytona's famed Firecracker 400. It's a car that has never been made in diecast form... until now. Lionel NASCAR Collectibles proudly presents the #96 Cardinal Tractor Ford Torino as part of the new NASCAR Classics line. Also available in Brushed Metal Finish. Limited Edition of only 196 Also available in Gun Metal Finish. Limited Edition of only 96 |
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Richard Petty Action 1986 "STP" #6 Aero Coupe Due Summer 2012 For one race only, the 1986 Coca-Cola 600, The King Richard Petty drove this #6 "STP" Monte Carlo, owned by D.K. Ulrich. Petty landed the ride after crashing his own car in practice; a circumstance which led NASCAR to institute the back-up car policy which remains in effect today. |
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Dale Earnhardt Action 1989 "Goodwrench" #3 Monte Carlo Due August 2012 In 1989, the Monte Carlo was the winningest make in NASCAR history with 95 wins in 153 starts. On April 16 of that year at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Earnhardt's #3 "Goodwrench" Monte Carlo got it's last win after The Intimidator drove away from Alan Kulwicki in the final four laps. He couldn't be caught. The victory gave Earnhardt the points lead and he would race the Monte Carlo just once more, at Martinsville the very next week. |
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Dale Earnhardt Action 1989 "Goodwrench" #3 Lumina Due September 2012 On May 7, 1989 at Talladega, Earnhardt debuted his #3 "Goodwrench" Chevrolet Lumina after extensive testing. The new car was Chevy's first made-for-racing model since it introduced the Monte Carlo in 1983. Earnhardt went on to win four races in the Lumina that year- the first at Dover on June 4 followed by contests at Darlington, Dover again and the season finale at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Earnhardt finished second to Rusty Wallace in the season standings |
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Dale Earnhardt Action 1986 "Wrangler" #3 Aero Coupe Due 2012 |
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Tim Richmond Action 1986 "Folgers" #25 Aero Coupe Due 2012 |
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Tiny Lund Action 1940 #55 Ford Tiny Lund put this car through the racing ringer. Lund made 109 starts in the 1940 #55 Ford Coupe. Along the way he garnered 49 wins and two track championships at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa. LIMITED EDITION OF 750 |
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Ralph Earnhardt Action 1940 #8 Ford Ralph Lee Earnhardt is a NASCAR legend. A native of Kannapolis, NC, Earnhardt started winning at nearby dirt tracks in the 1950's and he never looked back. In a racing career that spanned more than 20 years, Earnhardt won more than 350 NASCAR races and most importantly, the 1956 NASCAR Sportsman Championship. This is the car that got him there and until now, it has never been offered in diecast form. LIMITED EDITION OF 1762 |
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Tim Flock Action 1940 #91 Ford Tim Flock was a record setting racer. One of the most successful racers of the 1950's, Flock still holds the record for the highest career win percentage - with 40 victories out of 189 starts. He's also the current record holder for most poles in a single championship season, with 19 poles total. LIMITED EDITION OF 879 |
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Louise Smith Action 1940 #94 Ford Louis Smith was a barnstormer. In the 40's and 50's, this "First Lady of Racing" didn't just run with the boys, she often beat them - 38 times in fact. LIMITED EDITION OF 750 |
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The proposed schedule, shown below, is
tentative pending rights / production issues and may be adjusted to
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