Who else is going through #NASCARWithdrawal right now? With no cars on track this weekend, we want to know – what is your favorite #PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK so far this season? Leave your comments below!

Kyle Larson's 2013 No. 51 Target ELITE

Close up of Austin Dillon's 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion ELITE

Austin Dillon's 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion ELITE

Happy 50th birthday Ford Mustang!

Lionel Racing Exclusive Offer: As a special thanks to our awesome fans, sign up here and you'll be entered to win a FREE 1:24 scale die-cast on us! A random winner will be picked weekly. http://bit.ly/1h41Vsy

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT This season Target and #TeamGanassi will be celebrating 25 years together. To honor this partnership, Kyle Larson will pilot the No. 42 Target Silver Chevrolet SS at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May! Now you can own the die-cast of Larson's sweet new ride: http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/kyle-larson

Introducing Darrell Waltrip - the Newest Member in the Octane Garage! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/04/introducing-darrell-waltrip-latest.html

John, Brittany and Courtney Force stopped by on April 14 to sign some die-cast and get a tour of our office. Check out some of these pictures!

A BIG congrats to Robert Hight and John Force Racing!

Hey Facebook fans – just for liking our page you can sign up now for your chance to win a FREE 1:24 die-cast. A random winner will be picked each week! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1kXqOtC

Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick both tamed "The Lady in Black," check out photos of the race winners!

Kevin Harvick tamed "The Lady in Black" last night! Now the Raced-Win die-cast is available for pre-order: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

Racing returns to our backyard! The Four-Wide Nationals are back at zMAX DRAGWAY!

For the second week in a row, Chase Elliott took the checkered flag in the NASCAR Nationwide Series™. The Darlington Raced-Win die-cast of Elliott’s No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet is now available for pre-order online: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

Things are heating up across the street zMAX DRAGWAY for the #NHRA #4Wide. Are you going to be there this weekend?

Lauren's Pick of the Week at Darlington Raceway. Do you agree or disagree? Leave your comments below! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/04/laurens-pick-of-week-darlington-raceway.html

Kyle Busch 2013 Watkins Glen Raced-Win ELITE Die-Cast

Back view of Kyle Busch's 2013 Watkins Glen Raced-Win ELITE Die-Cast

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 AMP Gold ELITE Die-Cast

Courtney Force signs autographs and takes pictures with fans in Las Vegas after going to the No. 1 spot for the fourth time in her career. Will she earn win No. 99 this weekend at zMAX DRAGWAY during the pursuit of #100WinsbyWomen #4Wide #NHRA?

Paint Scheme Preview- Darlington Raceway! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/04/paint-scheme-preview-darlington-raceway.html

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Austin Dillon and Richard Childress Racing unveiled a sweet new paint scheme yesterday at Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills. Now you can own the die-cast of Dillon’s No. 3 Bass Shops Chevrolet SS http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/austin-dillon

See how Chase Elliott, son of legendary driver Bill Elliott, landed the JR Motorsports No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet in Victory Lane Friday night. http://youtu.be/xRD_OGDiO4o

Joey Logano won BIG at Texas today and now you can own the raced-win die-cast of Logano’s No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford Fusion! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

That's a wrap folks. A big congrats to Joey Logano and Team Penske! Stay tuned for Raced-Win die-cast details!

Who all is going? We can't wait - racing returns to our backyard!

The wait is over – Chase Elliott’s first NASCAR Nationwide Series™ Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online. Congrats, Chase! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

What a great race, and late pass by Chase Elliott to clinch his first NASCAR Nationwide Series win! Stay tuned for more raced-win details.

Lauren's Pick of the Week at Texas Motor Speedway --> http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/04/laurens-pick-of-week-texas-motor.html Do you agree or disagree? Leave a comment with your thoughts!

The Duck Commander 500 may be in Texas this weekend, but Tony Stewart will be flying on July 5 when he pilots the No. 14 Bass Pro Shops/Ducks Unlimited Chevrolet SS at Daytona International Speedway as part of an industry-wide initiative titled NASCAR: An American Salute. Order the die-cast now: http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/tony-stewart

This may be our favorite photo from the weekend. No doubt, that is a good lookin’ die-cast Kurt Busch is holding!

Paint Scheme Preview: Texas Motor Speedway http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/04/cool-new-paint-schemes-at-texas-motor.html (Photo credit: Hendrick Motorsports)

Matt Kenseth's 2013 Loudon Raced-Win artwork

Our Lionel mascot, Lenny the Lion, is taking over our General Manager's office today! Head over to the Lionel Trains Facebook page to see all the fun.

Jimmie Johnson 2014 Kobalt Tools ELITE die-cast

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2014 Ragu ELITE die-cast

Kurt Busch scored his first win of the season - check out the celebration!

A BIG congrats to Kurt Busch as he took the checkered flag today at Martinsville Speedway and scored his first win at Stewart Haas Racing! The Raced-Win die-cast of Busch's No. 41 Haas Automation Chevy SS is now available for pre-order online: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Dale Earnhardt, Jr.. is back in the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevy SS this weekend Martinsville Speedway. Will we see him in Victory Lane when it's over?

The April catlog has been posted online. Check it out here: http://lionel-nascar.biz/rccacatalog/1404/

What a great throwback! What do you think Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. are saying?

Want to win these awesome raced-worn autographed gloves from Greg Biffle? They are one of the prizes in our 2014 #goldenticket contest. Learn more here: www.lionelgoldenticket.com

As new images of the 2014 helmets come in, we will post them here!

Check out this great article on the John Force Racing family. A good read for sure!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Petty family during this difficult time.

Like, share or comment to wishe Danica Patrick a very Happy Birthday!

What a great weekend at Auto Club Speedway! Check out these great photos.

First Raced-Win Die-Cast for Kyle Larson is Now Available: http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/03/first-raced-win-die-cast-for-kyle.html

The spotlight shined bright on Kyle Busch as he took the checkered flag for the second year in-a-row at Auto Club Speedway! The Raced-Win die-cast of Busch’s No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry is now available for preorder: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

Congrats to Kyle Larson on his first NASCAR Nationwide Series win - some incredible racing today! Hope to have some good news in the next couple days about the Raced Win die-cast!

There are 1,000 steps that go into producing a NASCAR die-cast. Here are four of them:

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Kyle Busch will look to score back-to-back wins at Auto Club Speedway this weekend piloting the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry. Do you think he can do it?

Paul Menard's 2014 Menard's/Richmond Chevy SS!

Kyle Busch 2014 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry!

Wow! Thank you everyone who made a guess at how many 1:24 die-cast were in the picture. The correct answer was 33. Congrats to Chucky L. he was the first to guess the correct answer according to our page. Thanks again for liking us, and no worries – we will have more giveaways soon!

Thanks to our fans we have reached 20,000 likes on our Facebook page! To celebrate, we are going to do a little giveaway. Guess how many 1:24 die-cast are in the box of the picture below. The first person who guesses correctly will win a FREE die-cast! Winner will be announced at 5PM EST today. Good luck!

After a rain delay, Edwards took the checkered flag in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway March 16.

A huge congrats to Robert Hight for his win this weekend at the Gatornationals! Don't forget to follow him on Twitter now too @roberthight7000

After a dreary rain delay at Bristol Motor Speedway,the competition intensified as day turned to night and the NASCAR Sprint Cup™series drivers battled it out under the bright track lights and Carl Edwards reigned victorious! Now the Raced-Win die-cast of Edwards No. 99 Kellogg’s Ford Fusion is available for pre-order. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

A BIG thanks to the Bristol Herald Courier for this write up on Lionel Racing and 2014 thus far. Be sure to check it out! http://www.tricities.com/news/local/article_0c7eca3a-ab26-11e3-9ada-0017a43b2370.html

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Longtime Richard Childress Racing partners Realtree and Boy Buggies will serve as primary backers of Dillon's No. 3 Chevrolet SS during the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. What do you all think Dillon's paint scheme!

What new paint scheme are you excited to see Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend?

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2014 Daytona 500 Raced-Win die-cast!

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Carl Edwards will sport a “Gr-r-r-eat” ride this weekend Bristol Motor Speedway when he pilots the No. 99 Kellogg’s Ford Fusion. The die-cast is now available through the call center 1.800.952.0708 or online http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/carl-edwards/carl-edwards-2014-kellogg-s-1-24-arc.html

Brad Keselowski took the checkered flag Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 9. Check out the photo's of his win!

LIONEL RACING GOLDEN TICKET SWEEPSTAKES Lionel Racing has randomly inserted more than 700 Golden Tickets in their 1:24 2014 die-cast! If you find one, you could win great prizes such as VIP race experiences, driver meet and greets, autographed race used items, exclusive die-cast and much more! Learn More: http://bit.ly/1fROMaQ

A BIG congrats to John Force and Castrol team for winning Drag Racer of the Year and RACER of the Year!

Making all the right moves, Brad Keselowski hit the jackpot taking the checkered flag Las Vegas Motor Speedwayand clinching his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ win in 2014! The Raced-Win die-cast of Keselowski's win is now available for pre-order online or through the call center. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Who else is ready to see the new Axalta paint scheme on track this weekend Las Vegas Motor Speedway? It's a sharp looking car!

For the second week in a row we had a #goldenticket winner at the merchandise haulers at the track! Last week our winner won at the Carl Edwards rig in Phoenix. If you are at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, be sure to stop by and you could be a winner too. If you win, tweet us a photo and be featured in our #goldenticket gallery! http://bit.ly/1f9oIrn

Kasey Kahne's 2013 Pocono Raced-Win ELITE Die-Cast!

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT: Dale Earnhardt Jr. will pilot a new ride this weekend at Las Vegas! The die-cast is now available for pre-order online, or through the call center 1.800.952.0708 http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr

If you haven't seen this yet - check it out! Our friend Brendan Marrocco stopped by David Letterman last night!

Kevin Harvick was "freaky fast" at Phoenix March 2 when he took the checkered flag. Check out these images, courtesy of CIA!

In a dominating performance at Phoenix International Raceway Kevin Harvick scored his first win with his new team – Stewart-Haas Racing piloting the No. 4 Jimmy John’s Chevrolet SS. Harvick was more than “Freaky Fast,” he was also the lap leader. The Raced-Win die-cast of Harvick’s Phoenix win is now available for pre-order: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

Now there's a t-shirt to go with that #Dalecall commercial! See the shirt and watch the ad here: http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr/dale-call-tee.html

Austin Dillon's American Ethanol die-cast which he'll race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this year.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Daytona Win Die-Cast on Track to Become Best-Selling Car in Lionel Racing History --> http://www.lionelracing.com/press/history-making-diecast

We want to know - do you think this was real or not? Either way, it is AWESOME! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRIgmKGDqFM

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Kyle Busch will have a new ride this weekend at Phoenix International Speedway when he wheels the No. 18 Skittles® Toyota Camry! The die-cast of Busch’s ride is now available for pre-order online or through the call center 1.800.952.0708. TASTE THE RAINBOW® and order yours today! http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/kyle-busch

Entertainment Stars Sing Die-Cast Praises at Daytona! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/02/entertainment-stars-sing-die-cast.html

NASCAR Pole Position and ROAR just selected their 7 must-have die-cast of 2014! Do you agree? http://www.roar-digital.com/roar/2014203#pg9

Thanks to our team on the scene and Cameras in Action photography for these awesome race weekend photos!

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins his second Daytona 500! The Raced Win die-cast of this car will include all the scuffs and scratches featured on the winning No. 88 - including replica "tape" on the grille. Pre-order here: http://www.lionelracing.com/daytona-winners

Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill joined in on our #goldenticket action at the tweetup this morning. Thanks guys!

It's a beautiful day on the Daytona midway and it's race day! Come see us!

It's the Daytona 500 and our team is busy! Find us at the track with our giant Golden Ticket and you could win a FREE die-cast on the spot. PLUS, visit our Golden Ticket tent on the Daytona midway and get a FREE photo shoot and printed photo!

If you're at Daytona tomorrow and you see us walking around with our giant Golden Ticket, just tell us you're drafting and you could win a FREE die-cast on the spot. Spread the word!

Congrats to Regan Smith and JR Motorsports! Smith drove our Golden Ticket paint scheme at Texas last November. And now our Golden Ticket itself is in Victory Lane at Daytona!

Even Curly, one of the Budweiser Clydesdales at Daytona, has heard about the Golden Ticket contest!

Our Golden Ticket contest is all fun and games until somebody gets smacked in the face - our team had some fun on their way to set up our Golden Ticket tent this morning at Daytona! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXaKlTLpVac&feature=youtu.be

Stop by our Golden Ticket Capture POD Photo Booths tent before the Nationwide race today at Daytona and get a FREE photo shoot. We guarantee your photos will turn out better than ours! (And don't worry, we have more props than just pink hats!)

While most of our team was in Daytona last night, our boss and SVP Howard Hitchcock was in Vegas - being inducted into the Diecast Hall of Fame. Congratulations Howard! http://www.lionelracing.com/press/jostens-motorsports-choice-awards

What about you? Care to make any Daytona predictions? Click the link to read what we have to say. http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/2014/02/off-track-and-on-daytona-is-too-hard-to.html

It's a Joe Gibbs Racing sweep! JGR is on a roll at Daytona International Speedway - who's ready for the Duel Win die-cast of Kenseth and Hamiln? http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

Don’t forget Thursday Thunder is TONIGHT. Order your special finishes from 7PM-9PM ESTat 1.800.952.0708.

Want to be featured in our new #goldenticket gallery? Click here to add your post and keep up with the Lionel Racing Golden Ticket contest all season long! http://bit.ly/1f9oIrn

Hey RCCA Members – GREAT News! The Lionel Racing Forum is BACK! You can register now for the forum at www.lionelracingforum.com. Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you back on the discussion boards!

Find our tent on the Daytona midway beginning tomorrow to find out more about the Golden Ticket contest!

Congrats to Chris B. - our first Lionel Racing Golden Ticket winner! Find out where Chris found his Golden Ticket here: http://www.lionelracing.com/press/first-golden-ticket

The No. 3 will lead the Daytona 500 field and now you can add Austin Dillon's Pole-Winning die-cast to your collection! Visit www.lionelracing.com or your authorized die-cast dealer to pre-order!

Only 5 days remain until the Daytona 500. Let’s take a look back at what makes this sport so special!

Matt Kenseth 2013 Kentucky Raced-Win artwork.

In the season kickoff Sprint Unlimited - Denny Hamling took the checkered flag!

Congrats Denny Hamlin on winning the #SprintUnlimited Daytona International Speedway! The Raced-Win diecast of Hamlin's No.11 FedEx Toyota is now available for pre-order online: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/raced-wins

Happy Valentine’s Day! Grab a Sweetheart of a Deal TODAY: http://www.lionelracing.com/elite-sale

Sorry folks, due to inclement weather in North Carolina our Call Center is closed today 2/13. You can order online at www.lionelracing.com. Sorry for the inconvenience – stay tuned for updates throughout the remainder of the week.

Lionel Racing is wishing Brad Keselowski a very happy birthday!!

We are gearing up for Daytona with some #drafting in the office!

Only a few days left until the #SprintUnlimited. Get your vote in now to help determine this year's starting order and much more!

Congratulations John Force!

Check out this awesome piece of sheet metal from Richard Petty Motorsports for the #GoldenTicket contest! This sheet metal is off of the car Marcos Ambrose drove at Watkins Glen in 2013. Not only is it signed by Ambrose, but also by Richard Petty! Do you want to win it? Purchase any 2014 1:24 Marcos Ambrose die-cast and you could be the winner! Learn more at www.lionelgoldenticket.com.

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY Morgan Sheperd will aim to be the oldest driver to ever race in the Daytona 500 this month! Do you think he will qualify? (Photo courtesy of Autostock) http://www.nascar.com/content/nascar/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/2/5/morgan-shepherd-oldest-driver-daytona-500-history-nascar-sprint-cup-series.html

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT A NASCAR® team based in Denver, Colorado, Furniture Row Racing will be ready to deliver wins in 2014 as they welcome Martin Truex Jr. to the No. 78 team. The die-cast of Truex’s car is now available for pre-order online or through the call center (1.800.952.0708) http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/martin-truex-jr

Matt Kenseth 2013 Bristol Raced-Win Diecast

New Blog Posted: Lionel Racing's Howard Hitchcock to Receive Jostens' Motorsports Choice Award --> http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2014/02/lionel-racings-howard-hitchcock-to.html

A big CONGRATS to the Seattle Seahawks for the win last night in #SB48. Now the countdown is on to the Daytona 500! Who else is ready for the 2014 season?

#2014PAINTSCHEME REVEAL This season the four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Champion will return behind the wheel of the No. 24 Axalta Coating Systems Chevrolet SS! The die-cast is now available for pre-order online or through our call center 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/jeff-gordon

Lionel Racing is aware of some sporadic quality concerns regarding the deco application on some of the 2014 1:64 scale die-cast produced at one particular vendor. We fully agree that poor quality is unacceptable and are working diligently with our vendor to correct and avoid repeat issues of a similar nature. At the time the quality issues were brought to our attention, we inspected a broad sampling of 1:64 scale cars in our warehouse and have found that the vast majority are acceptable. If you feel you have received a car that is of sub-standard quality, please forward an image to us through the help desk at http://www.lionelracing.com/contacts or contact us at 1-800-952-0708 and we will work to correct the issue in a timely manner. As always, we thank you for your continued support.

Our February catalog has been posted online! Please note hard copies will not arrive until late February, but you can check it out here --> http://lionel-nascar.biz/rccacatalog/1402/

It's a new era in NASCAR. What are your thoughts on the new Chase format?

Awesome photo! Congrats again to Maurice Petty his induction last night!

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Skittles will be the primary sponsor for Kyle Busch for two races this season. With the excitement of Skittles returning to the track – check out this photo of the retro No. 36 Skittles car Derrike Cope and Ernie Irvan drove in 1997/1998 respectively. What do you all think of Busch’s ride this season? (Photo Courtesy of NNRacing.com/NASCAR)

Charlotte Motor Speedway announced changes to the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Weekend today. What are your thoughts on the new format?

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 XBOX ONE/Diet Mountain Dew ELITE die-cast

Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's July Daytona Raced-Win

Jeff Gordon's No. 24 ELITE DTEH Feeding America

We are excited for the Class of 2014 to be inducted this week in to the NASCAR Hall of Fame! Are you going to be in Charlotte this week? Stop by the Hall for Fan Appreciation Day!

As 2014 ELITE die-cast start to come in we will post pictures here!

Check out one of our members, Charlotte S. from Maryland, die-cast collection! It's great to see RCCA members so passionate about their die-cast.

NASCAR announced a change in qualifying today. What are your thoughts on the new system?

Robert Hight, driver of the Auto Club Ford Mustang Funny Car, will be at the 2014 St. Louis Auto Show this weekend – signing autographs and talking to fans on Saturday, January 25, from noon until 2 PM in the Auto Club booth. If you are at the show, be sure to stop by and meet Robert Hight.

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Did you miss out on #ThursdayThunder? No worries- those that are left are now available for pre-order online. Check out our brand new finishes like Raw and Vintage. Don’t see your favorite driver yet? Stay tuned for more #ThursdayThunder throughout 2014 http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/special-finishes

You can have a say in the layout of the Sprint Unlimited! Be sure to cast your vote today. Race season will be here before we know it - but who is counting anyways? :-)

We have new special finishes for the 2014 season including Raw and Vintage - check them out!

Attention RCCA Members – don’t forget tonight kicks off our FIRST Thursday Thunder of 2014! This is a member exclusive benefit and will take place tonight from 7 p.m – 9 p.m EST. Limited quantities are available on these new special finishes. You can only order by calling 1.800.952.0708.

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY We want to wish A.J. Foyt a very happy birthday! Foyt, one of the most talented drivers of all time, has recorded major victories in Indycar, NASCAR and sports car series. Now you can own the die-cast of A.J. Foyt’s 1965 Ford Galaxie! (Photo courtesy of ESPN) http://www.lionelracing.com/products/diecast/university-of-racing/a-j-foyt-1965-ford-galaxie.html

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT The countdown to Daytona is on and to stir up some excitement during Daytona Speedweeks Brad Keselowski will pilot the all-new No. 2 Miller Lite White Ford Fusion. The die-cast of this awesome car is now available for pre-order online or through our call center at 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/brad-keselowski

This is a great question - we want to know, what living legend would you like to see back behind the wheel?

The 2013 ELITES are now available. Call 1.800.952.0708 or check out our web site www.lionelracing.com to order yours TODAY!

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ONLY 24 HOURS REMAIN!

Missed our trivia giveaway yesterday on Twitter? No worries - we are doing it again today. Every hour from 9AM to 4PM you have a chance to win a 1:24 die-cast. Follow us @Lionel_Racing for your chance to win!

Lionel Racing is wishing Mark Martin a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

We are ready for the 2014 season and our Golden Ticket Contest! This year, when you purchase a 1:24 die-cast you could be a lucky winner of over 700 prizes(www.lionelgoldenticket.com). To get ready for it we will be doing a trivia giveaway TODAY on Twitter and to kick off testing at Daytona we will be doing a giveaway on the hour from 9AM-4PM EST on Monday and Tuesday! Follow us on Twitter @Lionel_Racing for your chance to win. Don’t believe us? Check out this huge box of die-cast we have to give away!

The three Force daughters were guests on the Queen Latifah Show on Monday that will air Wednesday, January 8th. Ashley, Brittany and Courtney Force sat down to talk about racing as well as being a role model for women. Afterwards the four women took it to the “track for a fun racing segment that included James Van Der Beek! Visit www.queenlatifah.com to see where the air shows across the country and check out these awesome pictures from set!

Chase Elliott will run full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series next season with JR Motorsports. The die-cast of Elliott’s No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet Camaro is now available for pre-order online or through our call center 1.800.952.0708! ALL 1:24 scale will be autographed. http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/other-drivers

#2014PAINTSCHEMEREVEAL Matt Kenseth’s No. 20 Husky Tools Toyota will have a new look this year. What do you all think of the change?

We hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday season! Just a reminder, our call center will not be open today but will reopen on regular business hours starting tomorrow 1/3 at 9 AM EST. If you wish to place an order today, you can always do so online at www.lionelracing.com.

Back side view of the No. 15 Peak/Duck Dynasty die-cast.

An overhead shot of the die-cast our Grand Prize Winner gets!

The lucky car our winner Fred will get in the mail early next week!

A BIG congrats to Thomas H. he is our final winner in our Holiday Grab Bag contest! Thank you all for entering, and be on the lookout for more contests this year!

Wishing all our friends a very Happy New Year! We are excited for 2014!

Only a little time left to enter our Holiday Grab Bag Contest! Our final winner will be chosen January 1! Good luck! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

Be sure to vote for John Force and Brittany Force at racer.com!

Santa is gone – the sale is on! Check out these great deals! http://www.lionelracing.com/after-christmas

The Lionel Racing family wishes you all a very Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays from Lionel Racing!

Only 2 days until Christmas! What die-cast do you want to see under your tree?

Ho ho ho! These die-cast deals are going fast! http://www.lionelracing.com/diecast-deals?dir=asc&order=price

A BIG Congrats to Homer M. who is the lucky winner in week three of our Holiday Grab Bag Giveaway! You still have one more chance to win! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY We want to wish David Pearson an EARLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Pearson, who was inducted in to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 will celebrate on December 22nd. Here is Pearson with car owner Cotton Owens – together, they won 27 races from 1962 to 1967 and the NASCAR championship in 1966. Photo courtesy of ESPN.

A Tale of the Season - Courtesy of the Lionel Racing Best-Sellers List http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-tale-of-season-courtesy-of-lionel.html

Austin Dillon's No. 3 Dow Chevy SS!

Tony Stewart's 2014 Rush Truck Centers Chevy SS!

Matt Kenseth's 2014 Husky Tools Toyota Camry!

We still have a little over two weeks left in our Holiday Grab Bag Giveaway! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

Howard Hitchcock our SVP/GM stopped by the Fox and Friends show Monday morning to present new products such as the LionelChief™ remote system, LCS and Battle Trains. Check out this clip from the show! http://video.foxnews.com/v/2940207214001/lionel-trains-upgrades-classic-christmas-dcor/?playlist_id=931078438001

Are you a #DaleJr fan? If you find a #goldenticket you could win the autographed Mounted Memories framed Wrangler memorabilia in this photo! Learn more at www.Lionelgoldenticket.com

Lionel Racing announces the best-selling die-cast of 2013! Check it out now -> www.lionelnascar.com/top10

A big CONGRATS to Richard M. He is our week two winner in the Holiday Grab Bag Giveaway! You still have two more weeks to win – be sure to sign up today! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

#FLASHBACKFRIDAY Aric Almirola replaced his traditional No. 43 Ford Fusion with the No. 41 on October 27 at Martinsville Speedway as a tribute to the 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Maurice Petty. The 1:24 and 1:64 scale die-cast are now available for pre-order online or through our the call center 1.800.952.0708 http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/aric-almirola

A big thanks to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for stopping by today to sign diecast and helmets!

Are you on Twitter? Be sure to check out your chance to tweet live with John Force TODAY at 10:15 AM EST!

Richard Childress Racing announced today that Austin Dillon will drive the No. 3 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2014. Check out our poll and let us know if you are excited or not! Click here to vote: http://bit.ly/1by7Giq

Austin Dillon Brings the No. 3 Back to Cup! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/12/austin-dillon-brings-no-3-back-to-cup.html

We love seeing all those die-cast cars!

What do race teams to in the off season? "Un" wrap awesome cars. This was one of our favorites this year! #PaintTheTrackPink!

Our week one winner chose a Dale Earnhardt Electric Train Set – we still have three weeks left! Just like our page and click here to enter http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

Our RCCA team is sad tonight as we have learned of the passing of our longtime club member and friend Michael "The Dawg" Hicks. "The Dawg" was a true original with a big heart who loved NASCAR, the University of Georgia Bulldogs and, most importantly, helping others. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

We want to say congrats to Larry H. He is this this week’s winner in our Holiday Grab Bag! Don’t forget – we will pick a different winner every week in the month of December! You can enter daily and could be the next winner. Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

America’s oldest operating brewery – Yuengling® was created 185 years ago by one family determined to build a legacy and in 2014 Ty Dillon will look to build a legacy of his own when he competes in his first full season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series piloting the No. 3 Yuengling Light Chevrolet Camaro for multiple races. #PAINTSCHEMEREVEAL

You could win a raced Joe Gibbs Racing tire as just one of our many prizes in the 2014 #goldenticket sweepstakes! Stay tuned to more photos of the awesome prizes you could win – and be sure to check out www.lionelgoldenticket.com for more information!

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY 20 years ago, Dale Earnhardt was celebrating his sixth NASCAR Championship as well. What are the chances we will see Jimmie Johnson win his seventh championship in the near future? #6pack Photo Courtesy of Dale Earnhardt Inc.

Lionel Racing Holiday Grab Bag! We are giving away a NASCAR Train Set of your choice EVERY WEEK through December 31st! You can chose from 1 of 5 exquisitely detailed set! Enter to win one today! http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

Die-cast aren’t the ONLY things going around the track this year. We are introducing the Lionel Racing Holiday Grab Bag where we will be giving away a NASCAR train set of your choice every week through the end of the month! Share with your friends and click here to enter http://bit.ly/1k6uPKu

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Race2Achieve.Org ELITE

Jimmie Johnson's Pocono Raced-Win ELITE

Who else is excited like us to see Jeff Burton back behind the wheel in 2014?

Did you miss out on our #BlackFridayDeals? No worries – you can still stock up on your #HolidayWishList with our Cyber Monday specials! Learn more here http://www.lionelracing.com/cyber-monday

It's #BlackFriday! Get your favorite #NASCAR die-cast for a steal when you visit the Lionel Racing online store: http://www.lionelracing.com/black-friday

We know you have your #HolidayWishList ready so check out our #BlackFridayDeals online and stock up on great gifts for family and friends (or yourself) EARLY! Check out http://www.lionelracing.com/black-friday for all your bargains!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! May your day be full of food, family and fun!

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT The 2013 NASCAR season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still celebrate the champions in style. Don't miss out on great product that is available for pre-order now for Jimme Johnson and Austin Dillon. http://www.lionelracing.com/2013-champions

Just a reminder – the RCCA Call Center will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday 12/2 at 9AM EST. No worries – you will still be able to order online through our website www.lionelracing.com.

Have you pre-ordered your 2014 Kevin Harvick die-cast yet? Check out your options here ---> http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/kevin-harvick

RCCA Announces Top 10 ELITE Die-Cast of 2013 ---> http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/2013/11/rcca-elite-top-10-die-cast-of-2013.html#!/2013/11/rcca-elite-top-10-die-cast-of-2013.html

Congratulations Kyle Larson on his rookie of the year award in the NASCAR Nationwide Series! Who else is looking forward to seeing Larson drive full-time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2014?

Now available online – our 2013 Year in Review Catalog http://lionel-nascar.biz/rccacatalog/1311yir/

The 2014 season will be here in no time, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 National Guard Chevy SS will have a new look next year! What do you all think of the new paint scheme? #PAINTSCHEMEREVEAL

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY As a tribute to Jimmie Johnson clinching his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, we are taking it back a few years! Check out Johnson’s 2007 2X Champion hat – and it is autographed! You have until tonight to answer the below question correctly. If you guess right, you could win an autographed hat! Good luck Currently Jimmie Johnson has 66 career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins – Name the date and location of Johnson’s FIRST NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win. Ready?? And GO!

We LOVE this paint scheme! The 1:64 and 1:24 scale ARC diecast are available for pre-order now: http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/other-drivers?p=2

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Kevin Harvick took the checkered flag in the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway November 10 – his fourth and final win of the 2013 season and his last win for legendary owner Richard Childress. Harvick’s on-track successes make his resume look stellear. He currently has 23 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories and Harvick’s win at Phoenix also hit another milestone – it gave Richard Childress Racing its 200th NASCAR national series victory. Now you can own the raced-win diecast of Harvick’s No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet SS. Order online or through the call center 1.800.952.0708 9 AM to 9 PM EST. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

#TRASHTALKTUESDAY Donovan McNabb got the NASCAR community up in tirade Friday night – when asked to rank the most dominant athletes over the last decade, McNabb put Johnson third – and then said “Do I think he’s an athlete? Absolutely not.” McNabb went on further to say “He’s not an athlete, he sits in a car and he drives. That’s not athletic.” Drivers and fans took to Twitter, expressing their opinions. What are your thoughts? Obviously, to us… #DriversAreAthletes

We will sure miss you! #ThankYouMark

New Blog Posted: Congratulations Jimmie Johnson – the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/11/congratulations-jimmie-johnson-your.html

Taking the lead at the end of the FORD EcoBoost 400, Denny Hamlin pushed the pedal to the metal to land in Victory Lane. The Raced-Win die-cast of Hamlin’s No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry is now available for pre-order online or through the call center (1.800.952.0708). http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

With the 2013 season coming to an end, we want to congratulate Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team on earning their sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ championship. Champ product for Jimmie Johnson and Austin Dillon are now available for pre-order online: http://www.lionelracing.com/2013-champions

Last #PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK for 2013! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will have an extra boost of energy for this weekend’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway! What do you all think of Stenhouse’s sleek ride? (Noted this is not the same Ecoboost paint scheme running this week)

It’s clinch time! While we are excited about championship weekend, we are sad to see the 2013 season come to a close. Who do you think will take home the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship trophy Sunday – Johnson, Kenseth or Harvick? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

Jimmie Johnson 2013 Planes ELITE

Danica Patrick 2013 NASCAR:An American Salute ELITE

Kyle Larson 2013 No. 32 Clorox ELITE

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY It’s the final #NASCAR race of the season this Sunday and we are sad to see the 2013 season come to an end. Did you know Bill Elliott is the oldest driver to win Homestead-Miami Speedway? He won on 11/11/2001 at 46 years, 1 month and 3 days. (Photo courtesy of Homestead-Miami Speedway)

New Blog Posted: Lionel Warehouse Sale Roundup! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/11/warehouse-sale-roundup.html

For every “like” Hendrickcars.com gets this week, they will donate 88 cents to the foundation. Like the page now and help out The Dale Jr. Foundation!

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT As one of the most successful drag racers in history – John Force will go down In the record books! In the final round of the Annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Force solidified his record 16th Championship. “We’ve won the championship and we‘re glad to have done so, man we’re having fun… I don’t want to end my career at 16. I want to end it at 17 at least,” Force said. Now available for pre-order is the diecast of Force’s Castrol GTX 16x Champ Ford Mustang Funny Car. You can order online or through our call center 9AM-9PM http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/all-die-cast/john-force-2013-castrol-gtx-16x-champ-funny-car-1-24-arc-die-cast.html

A big congrats to Brittany Force and John Force Racing!

We want to send a big THANK YOU to the men and women of our military, past and present for your service and sacrifice. Happy Veterans Day!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our warehouse sale this weekend. We enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones. And stay tuned - later this week we'll be putting some warehouse sale deals online!

Our annual warehouse sale is in full swing this morning! Stop by today between 8am and 5pm to get your holiday shopping done early!

Set up for this weekend's Lionel Trains and Lionel Racing warehouse sale is almost complete. Looking forward to seeing club members tonight and even more folks tomorrow! www.lioneltrainsale.com

#throwbackthursday In 1993, Mark Martin won the closest race in the history of Phoenix International Raceway. Can he pull off the win on Sunday in the No. 14? http://youtu.be/Tj7fGQ4BfMg

We're getting ready for our warehouse sale and looking forward to seeing you guys this weekend!

Hope to see you all this weekend! Saturday 8am-5pm!

We had a great time at the Dale Jr. Foundation Driven to Give dinner last night!

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Danica Patrick will be all smiles next season when she jumps behind the wheel of the No. 10 Aspen Dental Chevrolet SS for two races. The Action Racing Collectables diecast of Patrick’s new ride is now available for pre-order online or through the call center. 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/danica-patrick

Get your holiday shopping done early. Stop by and see us for our annual warehouse sale on November 9th!

We LOVE Regan Smith’s No. 7 Lionel Racing Golden Ticket Camaro diecast. Have you ordered yours yet? http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/regan-smith

Congratulations Jimmie Johnson on his win at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday night! Johnson’s Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online : http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins or through the call center 1.800.952.0708 starting at 9AM EST.

Our favorite photo from the race today! Regan Smith holding the No. 7 Lionel Racing Golden Ticket diecast. It was an awesome kick off of what's to come in 2014!

Thanks to Regan Smith and the team at JR Motorsports for driving the No. 7 Lionel Racing Golden Ticket Camaro to a sixth place finish at Texas! Perfect way to announce #goldenticket www.lionelgoldenticket.com

Regan Smith and the No.7 Lionel Racing Golden Ticket Camaro are getting ready for the green flag to drop at Texas Motor Speedway today!

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Regan Smith and Lionel Racing will debut a car that’s sure to be “golden” with fans this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway! Designed to announce Lionel Racing’s 2014 Golden Ticket promotion, Smith’s No. 7 Lionel Racing Golden Ticket Chevrolet Camaro is sure to be a hit with race fans and die-cast collectors.

BOO! We have a Halloween special just for YOU. Treat yourself this Halloween with great deals on Lionel Racing die-cast! Select die-cast are only $10. Check out our web site for more great deals. Happy Halloween! http://www.lionelracing.com/10312013

Do you want the low down on the Golden Ticket Contest? Check out our newest blog post for more information ---> http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/10/lionel-racing-announces-2014-golden.html

A big congrats to the Boston Red Sox for winning the World Series! You can own the Boston Red Sox diecast now! Check it out: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/mlb

To help announce our 2014 Golden Ticket contest, JR Motorsports driver Regan Smith will pilot the No. 7 Lionel Racing Camaro this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway! Check out his ride ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylfekZrO7kE&feature=share&list=UUJyLHFNxdqfbxEq7HiP6dKA

Lionel Racing is excited to give fans a golden opportunity to win some incredible prizes in 2014, courtesy of our Lionel Racing Golden Ticket contest! In 2014, more than 700 Lionel Racing Golden Tickets will be randomly inserted in 1:24-scale diecast. If your diecast comes with a golden ticket inside – you could win an awesome prize. Some prizes include driver meet and greets, private race shop tours, practice with a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pit crew, raced sheet metal and many more. To help kick off this contest, Regan Smith's No. 7 Chevrolet will run a Lionel Racing Golden Ticket paint scheme this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. To find out more info on this exciting contest, click here: http://www.lionelgoldenticket.com/

Lionel Racing is excited to give fans a golden opportunity to win some incredible prizes in 2014, courtesy of our Lionel Racing Golden Ticket contest! In 2014, more than 700 Lionel Racing Golden Tickets will be randomly inserted in 1:24-scale diecast. If your diecast comes with a golden ticket inside – you could win an awesome prize. Some prizes include driver meet and greets, private race shop tours, practice with a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pit crew, raced sheet metal and many more. To find out more info on this exciting contest, click here: http://www.lionelgoldenticket.com/

We LOVE this paint scheme and look forward to seeing Stewart back on the track next season! #SmokeWillRise

A few driver sightings ended with Jeff Gordon taking the checkered flag for the first time this season!

A huge CONGRATS to John Force and John Force Racing for becoming a 16 time funny car champion with his win at Las Vegas this past weekend!

As the laps ticked down at Martinsville Speedway Sunday, Jeff Gordon kicked it up a few notches to take the checkered flag and earn his first victory of the season! Gordon’s No. 24 AARP/Drive to End Hunger Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online or by calling 1.800.952.0708 beginning at 9 AM EST. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

The pink cars look great on the track at Martinsville Speedway! Last chance to vote on your favorite pink paint scheme is today. Vote NOW and you could win a set of all the 1:24 ARC Pink Die-Cast! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1b7Ptqg

Don't miss our annual warehouse sale, which takes place two weeks from tomorrow! In addition to incredible deals on Lionel trains, you can also save big on Lionel Racing die-cast. Click the link below to find out more:

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK BATMAN ARKHAM ORIGINS releases today and Matt Kenseth will drive this car at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9! Order yours here:

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY He is a two-time winner at Martinsville Speedway and will be the Grand Marshal at this weekend’s Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 – let’s not forget to mention a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Can you name the driver in this throwback from 1963? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

Jamie McMurray won his first race of the 2013 season taking the checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway.

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Matt Kenseth had a top-10 finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway July 27, piloting the No. 18 Gamestop® Tritton Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Although Kenseth didn’t kiss the bricks that day, he had one of the best looking cars out on the track. The diecast of Kenseth’s awesome paint scheme is now available online or through the call center 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/matt-kenseth

Are you going to be around Charlotte on Saturday, November 9? If so – stop by and get some holiday shopping done at our annual warehouse sale! Doors are open to the public at 8AM with a great selection on die-cast and electronic trains. Hope to see you there. http://lioneltrainsale.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=house&utm_campaign=101013_Warehousemember

Martinsville Speedway will see three new pink cars hit the track this weekend. Vote on which paint scheme is your favorite, and one lucky voter will win a set of ARC 1:24 scale pink diecast. This set includes: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Danica Patrick, Greg Biffle, Brad Sweet, Regan Smith, Brittany and Courtney Force. Click here to enter http://bit.ly/1b7Ptqg

A big CONGRATS to Lamar Moody! He was the lucky winner in our Which Firesuit Is Your Favorite voting contest. Lamar will receive Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 17 ELITE Pink diecast. Your last chance to win in our #PaintTheTrackPink voting contest is this week. Good luck!

You still have time to vote on your favorite pink fashion statement from the past two weeks. One lucky voter will win a Ricky Stenhouse Jr. ELITE Pink diecast! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/171DY6Z

Kurt Busch's No. 78 Wonder Bread Chevy

Jeff Gordon's No. 24 Axalta/O'Reilly Auto Chevy

Matt Kenseth's No. 20 "Let's Do This" Toyota

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Kurt Busch will be sporting a new look this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway – piloting the No. 78 Furniture Row Wonder Bread Chevrolet. “This motorsports partnership definitely carries a special feeling with two American icons coming together – Wonder Bread and NASCAR – at one of America’s legendary racetracks,” Busch said. When the green flag drops, Busch will aim to shake up the competition and take the checkered flag!

#ThrowbackThursday We are wishing Danny “Chocolate” Myers a very Happy Birthday! Myers, the famed gas man for Dale Earnhardt’s No. 3 Goodwrench Chevy, is one of the most well-known crew members in NASCAR. Retiring in 2002, Myers is still employed at RCR as the curator of the team’s museum and was a part of six of the teams NASCAR Championships. Check out this photo of Myers and Earnhardt in 1986, what do you think they were talking about? Photo courtesy of NASCAR

Family knows best - great interview!

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet will have a brand new look at Martinsville Speedway on October 27 for breast cancer awareness month. Earnhardt’s National Guard pink die-cast is now available for pre-order with proceeds benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. #PaintTheTrackPink Check it out now: http://www.lionelracing.com/paint-the-track-pink

Drivers have been rocking the pink so far this month – which pink firesuit is your favorite? Vote now and you could be the lucky winner of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 17 Driven for a Cause Pink ELITE diecast. #PaintTheTrackPink Click here to enter http://bit.ly/171DY6Z

Congratulations Robbie D. – he is the lucky winner in our week two #PaintTheTrackPink voting contest and will receive Danica Patrick’s No. 10 Pink GoDaddy ELITE die-cast! Thanks to all of you who voted, and your next chance to win starts tomorrow!

Brad Keselowski clinched his first win of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway October 12.

Brad Keselowski's No. 2 Charlotte Raced-Win is now available for pre-order! Don't miss out ---> www.lionelracing.com

Austin Dillon stopped by our warehouse this afternoon to sign a few hundred ELITE die-cast! These will be online and available for purchase soon at www.lionelracing.com.

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Matt Kenseth’s No. 20 Dollar General Camry will get a pink makeover this weekend at Charlotte for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Check out this great shot of Kenseth’s car in the garage last night.

If you're in Charlotte for the race this weekend, we'll be at both Roush Fenway Racing Fan Day and Joe Gibbs Racing Fan Fest today. Stop by and see us!

Shawn C. from Pearland, Texas won the ride of his life with Dale Jr. through our sweepstakes. Check out the photos from Shawn's ride on October 9!

This just in: ESPN reporter Dave Burns is scheduled to show how the die-cast of this car was made during qualifying coverage tonight at 7 p.m. EST on ESPN2. Tune in and check it out!

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY Happy Birthday Dale Earnhardt Jr.! This weekend Dale Jr. will make his 500th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ start, when he gets behind the wheel at Charlotte Motor Speedway – the same track he made his first start at in the 1999 Coca Cola 600. We are taking it back to Earnhardt’s first win in the premiere series, taking the checkered flag in the 2000 DirecTV 500 at Texas Motor Speedway! Who wants to see Dale Jr. land in Victory Lane this weekend? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Ford Fusion will get a pink makeover at Martinsville Speedway October 27. The Roush Fenway Racing Driver will race for a cure piloting the No. 17 Driven for a Cause Ford on a mission to earn his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ win. The autographed die-cast of Stenhouse pink car is available for pre-order online or through our call center (1.800.952.0708). http://www.lionelracing.com/paint-the-track-pink Proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT: Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. Ford Fusion will get a pink makeover at Martinsville Speedway October 27. The Roush Fenway Racing Driver will race for a cure piloting the No. 17 Driven for a Cure Ford on a mission to earn his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ win. The autographed die-cast of Stenhouse pink car is still available for pre-order online or through our call center (1.800.952.0708). http://www.lionelracing.com/paint-the-track-pink Proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation

We will see more pink makeovers this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Vote for your favorite pink car and you could win Danica Patrick’s ELITE No. 10 Godaddy diecast. Click here to enter http://bit.ly/15YFfWg

#TrashTalkTuesday Whose side are you on - Brad Keselowski or Kyle Busch? After a crash in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Kansas on October 5, Keselowski says Busch purposely wrecked him. Will we see payback? Click here to vote: http://bit.ly/17k1oxM

Starting from the pole, Kevin Harvick survived a 15 caution race to win the fourth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup at Kansas Speedway. Harvick’s No. 29 Budweiser Kansas Raced-Win diecast is now available for pre-order online or through the call center (1.800.952.0708) http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Thanks to all who took time to vote in our week one contest of which paint scheme was your favorite at Kansas Speedway. We want to congratulate Patrick P. – he is the winner and will receive diecast of Brittany and Courtney Force’s pink cars that were run this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway. Your next chance to win starts tomorrow - so keep your eyes peeled and good luck!

Congratulations John Force and John Force Racing on the win at Maple Grove Raceway this weekend! With only two races remaining, Force heads in with the points lead.

It's NASCAR Race Day at Kansas Speedway - who thinks yesterday's Brad Keselowski/Kyle Busch dust-up will rear its head in today's race? http://youtu.be/2aYINSG1z6E

It's race day! Wishing Britanny Force and Courtney Force the best of luck as they get ready to #paintthetrackpink at Maple Grove Raceway!

The first Paint the Track Pink cars are on track this weekend! Vote for your favorite and you could win! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/19UHbkJ

Courtney Force just ran the fastest time in Funny Car history - 329 MPH in her Traxxas #PainttheTrackPink Ford Mustang! Here's the die-cast of her record-breaking car! http://www.lionelracing.com/paint-the-track-pink/courtney-force-2013-traxxas-pink-1-24-mustang-funny-car.html

As soon as the 2014 paint schemes are approved and released, we will post them here for you to see!

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK JR Motorsports will “go pink” this weekend at Kansas Speedway where Regan Smith will pilot the No. 7 Fire Alarm Services Chevrolet. The bright pink paint scheme is aimed at raising awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The October/November catalog is now posted online. Be sure to check it out: http://www.lionelracing.com/index.php/online-catalog/

#ThrowbackThursday Jeff Gordon became the inaugural winner at Kansas Speedway when he won the September 30, 2001 Protection One 400. Will we see Gordon in Victory Lane this weekend? Or will the points leader Matt Kenseth make it three-in-a-row?

Want to win a FREE pink die-cast? Vote now for your favorite pink paint scheme running at Kansas this weekend, and you could be a winner.Click here to enter http://bit.ly/19UHbkJ

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Brad Sweet will be racing for a cure this weekend at Kansas Speedway! Piloting the No. 5 Pink Great Clips Chevrolet Camaro, Sweet will look to take the checkered flag and help raise awareness for breast cancer! The pink diecast is now available for pre-order online or through the call center 1.800.952.0708 http://www.lionelracing.com/paint-the-track-pink *A portion of proceeds from each diecast purchase benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation

NASCAR drivers joined over 100 breast cancer survivors at Charlotte Motor Speedway October 1 to paint the track pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

New Blog Posted: Lionel Racing and the Biggest Stars in Motorsports “Paint the Track Pink™” in October! See you how can participate and own your very own pink commemorative diecast! Proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/10/lionel-racing-and-biggest-stars-in.html

We wanted to take a minute to clarify what is taking place with 2013 special finishes. We have been working with our factory regarding our plating issues. Our third party supplier will not be producing White Gold finishes and with the continued lack of quality that we have seen come out of the factory Lionel Racing has decided to not move forward. We are still discussing Color Chrome, and are actively seeking alternate suppliers for these finishes as we move forward in to 2014. With the quality and the time that it is taking for a car to be produced, as a company we have had to cancel most cars that have been on order for a long time. We understand your frustrations as customers, and this is not a decision that was made easily. Lionel is in the process of getting all cancellations finalized and we will begin to send out DNP notifications as soon as that takes place, so you will be notified if a car you purchased is cancelled. Insider News will also be updated once the list is completed. We apologize for the lack of immediate communication – however, this decision was just made recently. The finishes that are affected are: White Gold, Color Chrome, Ghost, GunMetal, Nickel, and Copper. As always, we thank you for your loyal business and ask your patience as we work through these cancellations. Although we know you may be upset, we appreciate the respect as we seek different avenues to fix the issue.

Lionel Racing is joining forces with some of racing’s biggest starts to show their support for breast cancer awareness in the month of October! Vote now on your favorite paint scheme running at Kansas this weekend and you could win FREE diecast! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/19UHbkJ

Congratulations John Force and John Force Racing with the win at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday! This win marks Force’s 136th career victory and is one step closer to taking over the Funny Car points lead!

Jimmie Johnson became the winningest driver at the one-mile track on Wednesday with a record-breaking eight wins!

Congratulations Jimmie Johnson on becoming the winningest driver at Dover Sunday, when he took the checkered flag for the eighth time in his career at the one-mile track! Johnson’s No. 48 Kobalt Tools Raced-Win diecast is now available for pre-order online, or through our call center tomorrow morning starting at 9 AM EST 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Ryan Newman will bring the heat to the Monster Mile this weekend when he jumps behind the wheel of the No. 39 State Water Heaters Chevy SS. In the third race of the Chase, Newman will push the pedal to the metal as he aims to drive his way in to Victory Lane!

The Lionel Racing and RCCA team has gone a little INSANE this week with our newest sale. With savings over $100 on some items, now is your time to win big on great deals. Hurry and order now before we get our sanity back! http://www.lionelracing.com/9262013

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY Richard Petty won the inaugural race at Dover International Speedway (Previously Dover Downs) on July 6, 1969, finishing six-laps ahead of the field in the Mason-Dixon 300. He went on to win the second race there in 1970. Who will take the checkered flag this weekend in the third race of the Chase? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT John Force Racing Driver Robert Hight stopped by our office earlier this month to sign some diecast, when the Carlyle Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals rolled in to zMAX Dragway. Hight’s 2011 AAA 1:24 Autographed Funny Car is INSTOCK and ready to ship to you! Check out the link below OR give our call center a ring 1.800.952.0708 to order yours TODAY! http://www.lionelracing.com/robert-hight-2011-aaa-1-24-arc-nhra-die-cast-autographed.html

We love this photo of the 1:24 Scale Miss Sprint Cup diecast on display on the set with Alan Cavanna and Kevin Harvick! Have you purchased your Miss Sprint diecast yet?

Kyle Busch ELITE No. 18 M'Prove America Toyota Camry

Tony Stewart's No. 14 Code 3 Associates Chevy SS

Jeff Gordon's ELITE No. 24 Axalta Chevy SS.

Want to win a No. 15 Peak/Duck Dynasty die-cast? Here is your chance! Click below and you could be a lucky winner AND two of them are autographed!

Happy Monday! We have added additional items to our Fall Cleaning Sale – which includes great deals on die-cast that have LESS THAN 10 left in stock! Check out the bargains you could score today: http://www.lionelracing.com/fall-cleaning

Matt Kenseth claimed his seventh victory of the season when he took the checkered flag in Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway! Sporting a new paint scheme celebrating Kenseth’s 500th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start, the current points leader took charge at the end to land in Victory Lane! Now available for pre-order online is Kenseth’s No. 20 500th Start Husky Tools Raced-Win diecast – check it out here: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

New Blog Posted: Meet Shawn Chittum – The Grand Prize Winner in The Dale Jr. Ride of Your Life Sweepstakes! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/09/meet-shawn-chittum-grand-prize-winner.html

We have a GREAT deal going on – with less than 10 available, we currently have David Gilliland’s 2011 No. 34 Honoring our Heroes 1:24 Autographed ELITE for $35.00, marked down from $89.95. Click here for more information: http://www.lionelracing.com/david-gilliland-2011-hoh-stephen-siller-1-24-auto-elite.html

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK In case you didn’t know – September is Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month and AARP and the AARP Foundation are teaming up to take action! For the second time this month, Jeff Gordon will sport the No. 24 AARP/Drive to End Hunger/Feeding America Chevy SS . The sweet new paint scheme promotes and encourages people to take actions to help end hunger among nearly nine million older Americans!

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY Points leader Matt Kenseth will hit a milestone in his career this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when he aims to make his 500th Sprint Cup Series start! Making his debut in the series in 1998, Kenseth has already racked up 30 wins and took home the 2003 Championship! Congratulations Matt!

Lionel Racing is excited to announce that Shawn Chittum from Pearland, Texas is the winner of our Win the Ride of Your Life with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sweepstakes! When asked what he is most excited about winning the response was simply of course “meeting Dale Jr.” Shawn has been following Dale Jr. since his Grand National Days, and was an avid Dale Sr. fan as well. “I have been lucky enough to be present at the race of two of his greatest wins,” Chittum said. “The first was his first cup win at Texas, and the second was his Daytona 500 win – now, I am totally hyped over the fact I get to meet him and also I get to ride along as he takes me around Charlotte,” said Chittum excitedly. Join me in congratulating Shawn as our Grand Prize Winner! We are excited to meet him in October and truly hope he has the Ride of his Life with Dale Jr.

It is getting closer to that time of year – the holidays are near and the season of giving returns! Many NASCAR drivers give all year long through their foundations and now is your chance to give along with the drivers. Check out these awesome fantasy holiday cars for some of your favorite drivers. With each sale of these great diecast, a portion of the proceeds will go to that drivers specific charity!

Matt Kenseth took the checkered flag in the first race of the Chase at Chicagoland Speedway September 15. Do you think he has what it takes to win it all this year? If not – who do you think will win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Championship?

Matt Kenseth clinched his sixth win of this season September 15 when he took the checkered flag at Chicagoland Speedway in the first race of the Chase!

NEW RELEASE: For the first time in years – we are offering an ELITE Raced-Win die-cast in both Flashcoat and Gunmetal! Kasey Kahne’s No. 5 Farmer's Insurance Pocono Raced-Win diecast is now available for pre-order in both Flashcoat and Gunmetal through the call center ONLY (1.800.952.0708). Only 20 gunmetal and 50 flashcoat will be produced – call now to place your order!

Even the rain couldn’t put a damper on Matt Kenseth’s determination as he fought a hard battle to take the checkered flag in the Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday night! Now the raced-win die-cast of Kenseth’s No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry is now available for pre-order online or through the call center 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

We were lucky to have some of the stars of John Force Racing stop by the office this week to sign some diecast! Check it out!

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK AARP and The Drive to End Hunger campaign have invited fans to join Jeff Gordon this weekend Chicagoland Speedway! The "Ride with Jeff Gordon" promotion allowed fans to donate money to have their names placed on the hood of Gordon's No. 24 AAR/Drive to End Hunger Chevy SS! What do you all think of Gordon's ride this weekend?

Calling all Bronze, Gold and Platinum RCCA members – Our 3rd quarter sale is finally approaching! The sale will take place for ONE day only on Tuesday September 17, 2013 from 9AM EST – 9PM EST through the call center (1.800.952.0708). Check out the following deals: Bronze Members will receive FREE shipping on any one order Gold Members will receive 5% OFF and FREE shipping on any one order Platinum Members will receive 10% OFF and FREE Shipping on any one order Please note display cases are not included in the sale! Happy shopping!

We love that the NHRA Mellow Yello Drag Racing series has returned to our backyard this weekend! Will we see you there?

The Lionel Racing team participated in the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation Inaugural Charlotte Kick-It Tournament on September 11, 2013. The event raised $33,000 for pediatric cancer research at Levine Children's Hospital.

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY Kevin Harvick celebrates in Victory Lane after taking the checkered flag at the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Chicagoland Speedway in 2001. Which Chase contender has the best shot at winning this weekend? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

Only a little over 24 hours left to register to win the ride of your life with Dale Earnhardt Jr. around Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9. Registering ends September 12 at 11:59 PM EST. Just take the NASCAR personality quiz and you could be entered to win! Learn more info here: http://bit.ly/16eMMmj

#NeverForget

Only 3 days left to enter for your chance to win the ride of your life with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on October 9. One lucky winner will be randomly chosen to take a ride with Dale Jr. around Charlotte Motor Speedway. The last day to enter is Thursday, September 12. Click here for more info: http://bit.ly/16eMMmj

The Lionel Racing team is excited to show our support and play tomorrow night! See you there!

Thanks Marcos for taking time to sign our diecast

We put Ambrose to work signing on our new 2013 diecast!

Marcos Ambrose signed 144 diecast for us this morning!

Only FOUR days left to enter for your chance to win the ride of your life with Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday October 9. The sweepstakes ends on Thursday, September 12 and the winner will be announced around September 16. Click here for more info: http://bit.ly/16eMMmj

The field is set for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Carl Edwards took the checkered flag for the second time this season!

Congratulations Carl Edwards for taking the checkered flag under the lights at Richmond International Raceway last night. The Raced-Win diecast of Edwards’ No. 99 Kellogg’s Ford Fusion is now available for pre-order online – who wants one? http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Happy Saturday and happy race day! We are excited for the final race before the Chase tonight at Richmond! Who do you think will clinch a spot tonight? Be sure to follow us on twitter @Lionel_Racing for your shot to win a free diecast during Caution Trivia!

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Jamie McMurray will pilot the No. 5 Nioxin USA Chevrolet tonight at Richmond International Raceway! McMurray landed in Victory Lane for JR Motorsports in 2010, will we see this sweet paint scheme take the checkered flag tonight?

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK Jamie McMurray is jumping behind the wheel of the No. 5 Nioxin USA Chevrolet tonight at Richmond International Raceway! He landed in Victory Lane for JR Motorsports back in 2010 - will we see him take the checkered flag tonight?

Here’s your chance to win the ride of your life with Dale Earnhardt Jr. around Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9th: http://bit.ly/16eMMmj. Just take our NASCAR personality quiz and you will be entered to win!

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY Matt Kenseth clinched his one and only Championship in 2003 – the last year before the Chase for the Cup started. This weekend the field will be set, under the lights at Richmond International Raceway - who do you think will grab the remaining spots? And who do you think will win the Championship? Photo Courtesy of motorsport.com

Hey race fans - our “spring cleaning” has taken place with a little twist. With fall quickly approaching, we are cleaning out the old to bring in the new with some killer deals! With very limited quantities available you want to act fast to scoop up these remaining diecast like this Trevor Bayne 1:24 ELITE Daytona 500 Raced-Win originally $89.95 now on sale for $60.00! Check out our web site NOW to get your favorite diecast: http://www.lionelracing.com/fall-cleaning

Want to win the ride of your life with Dale Earnhardt Jr. around Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9? Here’s your chance – just take our NASCAR personality quiz and you will be entered to win! Learn more info here: http://bit.ly/16eMMmj

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT Kyle Busch will scare the competition when he hits Charlotte Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway this fall. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver will pilot a special M&M’s® Halloween Paint Scheme at two of the hottest tracks during the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Available in ARC, ELITE and 1:64 scale, this is a must have diecast that will add a little spook to your collection today! http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/kyle-busch

We are still wishing Tony Stewart a speedy recovery and are looking forward to seeing him back in the No. 14 Chevy SS in February 2014! Get well soon Smoke!

#TrashTalkTuesday Max Papis told ESPN.com that he suffered a dislocated jaw following Sunday’s Camping World Truck Series race in Ontario – when Mike Skeen’s girlfriend slapped him on the left side of the face in a post-race battle. After battling second-place, Papis and Skeen made an aggressive move which ultimately wrecked both trucks, and after an exchange of hand gestures things heated up afterwards. Who was at fault? And what are your thoughts on the last lap wreck and post-race slap? (Video courtesy of Fox Sports) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL5iauGD6O8

Happy Labor Day! Don't forget today is your last day to claim your FREE 1:24 scale display case with the purchase of a 2013 in-stock ELITE diecast. Check out our web site www.lionelracing.com for more info!

Kyle Busch dominated Atlanta Motor Speedway and clinched his fourth win of the season! Busch also secured his spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The raced-win diecast of Busch's No. 18 M&M's Toyota Camry is now available for pre-order online or through our call center tomorrow at 9 AM EST http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Congratulations to Kyle Busch on winning the AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway!

You can save BIG this Labor Day Weekend through Lionel Racing! Now through Sept 2 you can get a FREE 1:24 scale display case with the purchase of an in-stock 2013 ELITE diecast with the promo code LABORDAY13. Check out our website for more information. http://www.lionelracing.com/labor-day-2013

Congratulations Kyle Larson on making the move to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ in 2014! Who else is excited to see Larson’s No. 42 diecast next year? We definitely are!

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK NASCAR HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2014 - With two former Premier Series Champions, a master engine builder, the sport’s first superstar and a short track legend - the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014! As a tribute to the new inductees, this Class of 2014 commemorative diecast will be built on the new Gen 6 tooling and will feature the names and signatures of all five new inductees on the hood! The induction will take place on January 29, 2014.

New Blog Posted: Austin Dillon’s Commemorative Eldora Diecast! Austin Dillon won the inaugural Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway on July 24. Now you can own the commemorative diecast of Dillon’s historic win! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/08/austin-dillons-commemorative-eldora-die.html

In a nail biting finish, Matt Kenseth held on to the lead to take the checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Raced-Win die-cast of Kenseth's No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry is available for pre-order!

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY On November 15, 1992 The King, Richard Petty, strapped in to the Petty Blue No. 43 for the last time of his career at the one and only Atlanta Motor Speedway. That same day, a rising NASCAR star, Jeff Gordon, made his Cup series debut. Atlanta Motor Speedway holds a lot of history – what kind of history will we see this weekend? (Photo courtesy of Speedtv.com)

#PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT We are excited to introduce the latest and greatest camping gear for the die-hard NASCAR fan! Who doesn’t love tailgating before the engines rev up each weekend? Now available is driver specific camping and tailgating gear. Coming in an array of drivers and colors – we have tents, chairs, coolers and more...Check it out today! http://www.lionelracing.com/logo-chair-items?limit=120

#TrashTalkTuesday Saturday’s late race 8-car pileup got tempers flaring – especially for Kevin Harvick. Harvick proceeded to park his car in Hamlin’s pit, ready to confront him, and Hamlin drove in the back of Harvick to knock him out of his spot. Then Harvick rushed to Hamlin for an explanation. Although Harvick calmed down and accepted Hamlin’s explanation, do you think he overreacted? Who was at fault in your opinion? (Photo courtesy of ABC)

A.J Allmendinger's Road America Raced-Win for Penske Racing!

Matt Kenseth's Las Vegas Raced-Win!

Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's White Daytona-July Raced-Win!

The Ride of Your Life Sweepstakes with Dale Earnhardt Jr. has kicked off in full gear, and there is still time to enter! Just like us on Facebook, take the NASCAR personality quiz and you are entered to win. The sweepstakes runs through September 12 and the winner will be announced on September 16. Click the link below for more information: http://bit.ly/16eMMmj

Congratulations Matt Kenseth for winning under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway taking the checkered flag in one of the most exciting night races of the season – Irwin Tools Night Race. Kenseth, also clinched his spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup. Now, Kenseth’s Raced-Win die-cast of the No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry is available for pre-order online. Who wants it? http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

#PAINTSCHEMEOFTHEWEEK In anticipation of recently launched “Ride of Your Life Sweepstakes with Dale Earnhardt Jr.” we are eagerly awaiting this sweet car on track at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 1! The National Guard has joined forces with HMS engineers and educators to create the Race2Achieve program – a free common core-aligned supplemental curriculum that focuses on key math concepts and applies them to real-world scenarios. We hope to see this bad boy in Victory Lane next week!

New Blog Post: Lionel Racing Presents the Ride of Your Life with Dale Earnhardt Jr! Check out details on how you can be the next winner! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/08/lionel-racing-presents-dale-jr-ride-of.html http://youtu.be/a_Bn0JFE4b8

Last year’s Ride of Your Life winner was Bette Paquet, a grandmother from Franklin, New Hampshire. “It was fantastic – more than I could ever imagine,” Paquet said. Now you have a chance to ride shotgun with the most popular driver in NASCAR – Dale Earnhardt Jr.! http://bit.ly/16eMMmj

#ThrowbackThursday From 1981-1984 Darrell Waltrip reigned at Bristol Motor Speedway, winning seven consecutive races at Thunder Valley and back-to-back Championships in the series from 1981-1982. Do you think seven consecutive wins at BMS will ever happen again? Who will win at Bristol this weekend? (Photo courtesy of NBC Sports)

Lionel Racing is excited to announce the Ride of Your Life Sweepstakes with Dale Earnhardt Jr.! Have you ever dreamed of riding around Charlotte Motor Speedway with NASCAR’s most popular driver? Well – here’s your chance! It’s simple, like us on Facebook, take the personality quiz and you will be entered to win! The sweepstakes runs August 22 through September 12! Click here to enter http://bit.ly/16eMMmj

John Force Racing is asking all their fans to get behind Robert Hight and Brittany Force to vote them into the last spot in the 2nd annual Traxxas Shootouts. Hight, driver of the Auto Club Ford Mustang Funny Car, is asking fans to “Get It Right With Hight” and make him the eighth Funny Car driver in the $100,000 to win specialty race while rookie Top Fuel driver Brittany Force wants her fans to “Make Brittany The First In TF” in the Top Fuel Traxxas Shootout. Force is the first JFR driver to compete in Top Fuel and she would like to be the first female to compete in the Top Fuel Traxxas Shootout Labor Day weekend.

#ProductSpotlight For the first time since 1970, NASCAR competition returned to dirt racing – and Austin Dillon reigned supreme at Eldora Speedway on July 24. Now available for pre-order is the historic commemorative version of Dillon’s No. 39 American Ethanol Chevrolet Silverado. Built on Lionel Racing’s current Chevrolet Silverado tool, Dillon’s Eldora truck will feature grooved tires, dirt marks and scratches from the winning truck. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/austin-dillon-2013-american-ethanol-1-24-eldora-raced-win.html

#TrashTalkTuesday As one of the best feuds in NASCAR Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch had it out on May 7, 2011 at Darlington Raceway! After Busch had contact with Harvick, who later wrecked teammate Clint Bowyer – Harvick waited for Busch and then positioned himself to park his car in front of Busch on pit road. Busch pulled onto Harvick's Bumper, Harvick climbed out of his car and threw a punch in to Busch’s window. Busch then bumped Harvick’s car to hit the inside wall. What are your thoughts? Who would win that battle today? Is this true NASCAR style?

Joey Logano clinched his first win of the season - taking the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway on August 18!

Available for the first time, Lionel Racing is excited to present full-size driver Helmets! Available in a variety of NASCAR'S most popular drivers, these Helmets are painted top to bottom in a unique paint scheme, specific to the driver it represents. Add a little edge to your collection today! http://www.lionelracing.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=helmet

Starting from the pole, Logano held on to take the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway and earning his first win of the season! The raced-win die-cast of Logano’s No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford Fusion is now available for pre-order! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

#PaintSchemeOfTheWeek Brad Keselowski will crash the party at Michigan International Speedway this weekend with some help from country music star Luke Bryan - piloting the No. 2 Miller Lite/Luke Bryan Ford Fusion!

Check out the brand-new Lionel Battle Train game that launched today for the iPad! The best part – it’s FREE! Customize your trained and defeat evil villains today!

#ThrowbackThursday: Happy Birthday Carl Edwards! The birthday boy won the Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway in 2007 – and qualified on the pole this season in the spring race in June! Do you think we will see the No. 99 in Victory Lane this weekend? If not – who will it be? (Photo courtesy of motorsport.com)

#ProductSpotlight When Regan Smith straps in at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend his Chevrolet Camaro will have a kid friendly look! JR Motorsports is helping raise awareness for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital by sporting a pink car with hearts on both sides! Both 1:64 and 1:24 scales are available now! http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/regan-smith

The Contest is Over but the #diecastduckhunt Continues! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/08/the-contest-is-over-but-diecastduckhunt.html

#TrashTalkTuesday Kasey Kahne was ready to go on a field trip after Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen! Do you think Kahne is right or wrong to be upset with Joe Gibbs Racing?

The competition was tough - and although we could only give one grand prize winner a prototype, these photos will also receive a prize! I will reach out to you to get your information- thanks again to all who entered!

A big congratulations to Brian Vickers! He earned it!

We want to congratulate Fred as the winner of our #diecastduckhunt photo contest, who will receive a prototype of the No. 15 Peak/A&E Duck Dynasty! The competition was tough, and all pictures submitted were awesome! We are glad to see that even the young fans are “Happy,Happy,Happy” too! Thank you all for playing - and don't forget the hunt will continue with 30 randomly autographed die-cast in the production run!

NOW AVAILABLE: Jimmie Johnson’s 2013 Kobalt Pocono Raced-Win is now available in White Gold and Color Chrome. Only 25 of each are being produced and they can only be ordered through the call center! Contact customer service at 1.800.952.0708 to order yours now!

Kyle Busch clinched his third points race of the season!

Kyle Busch tamed the curves at Watkins Glen International Sunday to clinch his third win of the season in a last lap thriller! Now, the Raced-Win die-cast of Busch’s No. 18 M&M’s® Toyota Camry is available for pre-order online! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Thanks to everyone who entered our #diecastduckhunt! We'll select and announce our winners here tomorrow. Good luck!

Happy, happy, happy #NASCAR race day! Share your shot of Clint Bower's PEAK/A&E #DuckDynasty car, tag it #diecastduckhunt and you could win the prototype of this:

Can you see us now? The Lionel Racing team is all decked out in camo with the excitement of Clint Bowyer’s No. 15 Peak/A&E Duck Dynasty car running this weekend at Watkins Glen! Are ya’ll ready? Post, Tweet or Instagram a picture of Bowyer's sweet ride using #diecastduckhunt and you could win a FREE prototype!

Great news race fans - the Miss Sprint Cup Die-Cast are now available on the Sprint Hauler at Watkins Glen International this weekend! Make sure you stop by to pick yours up!

Here is your chance to fly away with a FREE prototype. Let's see those pictures! #diecastduckhunt

#PaintSchemeOfTheWeek: Clint Bowyer will be flying around Watkins Glen International this weekend in the No. 15 Peak/A&E Duck Dynasty Toyota Camry AND you can still participate in the Lionel Racing #diecastduckhunt for your chance to win a Peak/Duck Dynasty prototype or be a lucky winner of an autographed die-cast! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/08/lionel-racing-announces-diecast-duck.html

#ThrowbackThursday In August 1995, Mark Martin clinched three straight wins at Watkins Glen. Martin started from the pole and passed Wally Dallenbach Jr. on the 84th lap, beating him by 1.01 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT-8kX46ZzY

#ProductSpotlight We already know Clint Bowyer’s No. 15 Peak/A&E Duck Dynasty Toyota Camry is bad to the bone – but now, through Lionel Racing you can also purchase some sweet apparel items to go along with your new die-cast! Available for both men and women – these tees are awesome! http://www.lionelracing.com/peak-duck-dynasty

Jimmie Johnson's ELITE No.48 Lowe's DAYTONA 500 Raced-Win.

Jeff Gordon's ELITE No. 24 Imron Elite Chevy sS

Dale Jr.'s ELITE No. 88 7-Eleven Chevy SS!

#TrashTalkTuesday Juan Pablo Montoya wrecked Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on the first lap at Pocono Raceway Sunday causing a very early multicar crash. Stenhouse was not very happy telling ESPN “It looked like the 42 ran straight in and forgot to turn or forgot we were going left, I’m not sure. It seems like he forgets a lot lately. We’ll remember this for sure.” What do you think? Should Stenhouse be mad? Will we see payback? Let us know your thoughts! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eiw7PA0DiU

New Blog Post: Lionel Racing Announces a Diecast Duck Hunt! Read our latest blog post, share your pictures and you could fly away with a prototype of the No. 15 Peak/A&E Duck Dynasty Car! #Diecastduckhunt http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/08/lionel-racing-announces-diecast-duck.html

Kasey Kahne clinched his second win of the 2013 season by taking the checkered flag at Pocono Raceway!

Congratulations to Kasey Kahne and the No. 5 Farmers Insurance team for their win at the Tricky Triangle! The Raced-Win die-cast of Kahne’s winning car is now available for pre-order online http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Thanks to Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. for stopping by our RCCA Call Center appreciation dinner earlier this week at The Speedway Club. Our call center agents do a fantastic job!

#PaintSchemeOftheWeek Jimmie Johnson is ready to fly high at Pocono Raceway this weekend piloting the No. 48 Lowe's Disney Planes Chevy SS in an attempt to sweep the "Tricky Triangle" this season!

Pre-Order your Clint Bowyer Peak/Duck Dynasty die-cast NOW and you could become a part of the #Diecastduckhunt. Bowyer will sign 30 of these 1:24 scale die-cast and they will be randomly inserted in to our production run and shipped out to a lucky customer! If you get an autographed car, post a photo on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use the hash tag #Diecastduckhunt. Every pre-order has a chance to win. The hunt is on! Good luck! http://www.lionelracing.com/clint-bowyer-2013-peak-duck-dynasty-1-24-arc-die-cast.html

Can you spot our real redneck? #RedneckGames

New Blog Posted: Special Finish Spotlight and Tooling Changes Too! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/08/special-finish-spotlight-and-tooling.html

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#ThrowbackThursday Jeff Gordon celebrates his win after taking the checkered flag at Pocono Raceway in the 1998 Pennsylvania 500. Will we see Gordon back in Victory Lane at the “Tricky Triangle” this weekend? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

The August/September catalog has now been posted online! All cars are available for order August 1(tomorrow) EXCEPT Special Finishes – those will be available to order on Sept. 3 http://www.lionelracing.com/index.php/online-catalog/

#ProductSpotlight When Kasey Kahne returns to Michigan International Speedway in August, the No. 5 Chevy SS will have a bold new look! As the newest member of the Pepsi Max family, Kahne had the chance to design the ride you will see on track this summer. The No. 5 Pepsi Max Chevy SS is now available for pre-order online or through our call center (1.800.952.0708) http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/kasey-kahne

The Miss Sprint Cup team stopped by our RCCA Members event in May to help unveil the first-ever Miss Sprint Cup die-cast. See what Kim Coon, Jaclyn Roney and Brooke Werner had to say about their very own die-cast that will be available for purchase at a track near you soon! http://youtu.be/DC2a0wHj2qs

Carl Edwards ELITE- Autographed No. 99 AFLAC Ford Fusion!

We have great news – for those who have asked, we have tweaked the front suspension on all die-cast so the splitter is lower like the car you see on track! Check out the photos!

John Force Racing is gearing up for a great weekend of racing at the Sonoma NHRA Nationals! It is a great weekend for racing! #NHRA

PAINT SCHEME OF THE WEEK: Kyle Busch returns behind the wheel of the No. 18 M’Prove America Toyota Camry for the final time this year, and what better place to promote the partnership with Habitat for Humanity then at the 20th running of the Brickyard 400! Featuring patriotic colors and the popular spokescandies, Busch will be racing Sunday to bring the dream of home ownership to families across the country and another trip to Victory Lane!

#ThrowbackThursday Tony Stewart and crew members kiss the bricks after winning the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in 2007! This Sunday’s race will mark the 20th running of the Brickyard 400 - do you think Stewart has what it takes to win Sunday? Or will someone else be kissing the bricks? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

#ProductSpotlight In anticipation of the upcoming Disney animated movie “Planes,” Jimmie Johnson will have some high-flying friends on his car at Pocono Raceway on August 4 where he will aim to sweep the Tricky Triangle this season! The die-cast of this awesome new paint scheme is now available for pre-order online or through the call center (1.800.952.0708). http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/jimmie-johnson

Tony Stewart's ELITE No. 14 Rush Truck Centers Chevy SS!

Jeff Gordon's ELITE No. 24 Cromax Pro Chevy SS!

#TrashTalkTuesday After a wreck at Loudon on July 13 got tempers flaring, Elliott Sadler vowed to Regan Smith “you will not win the championship, mark my word.” Smith apologized before Chicagoland but Sadler is still angry - Do you think Smith will still win the championship? What are your thoughts and whose side are you on? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

Now available for pre-order is the Jimmie Johnson 2013 White Color Chrome 1:24 ELITE July Daytona Raced Win die-cast! These die-cast are a call center exclusive so give our agents a ring (1.800.952.0708) and order yours now!

Joey Logano's No. 22 Hertz Black Ford Mustang!

Jeff Gordon's no. 24 Axalta Standox Chevy SS!

Trevor Bayne's No. 6 Winn Dixie Ford Mustang!

What do we think about our die-cast collectors and the future of the hobby? Hear from Howard Hitchcock, Lionel General Manager, and others here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtEhvkgHMnI&feature=share&list=UU7Iue5W-Q2HeEk9MtPR3tXA

PAINT SCHEME OF THE WEEK: Regan Smith’s ride will have a new look this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway! Speedco Truck and Lube will be the primary sponsor for Smith Saturday when he hits the track – looking to add another win to his already successful season!

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series may be off this weekend - but the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series hits the mile-high city for what is sure to be a great weekend of racing!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: With no racing in the Sprint Cup Series this weekend – let the countdown to 20th running at the Brickyard begin! Here Jeff Gordon and team members kiss the bricks after winning the Brickyard 400 on August 8, 2004. Who do you think will be kissing the bricks next week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway? (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Chevy SS will have a slightly different look at Michigan on August 18. For one race only – Axalta Standox® will be the primary sponsor for Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports. With a blue body and white flames, this will be a sure stand out on the track! It is now available for pre-order online or through the call center (1.800.952.0708) http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/jeff-gordon

Kevin Harvick's ELITE Sprint Unlimited Raced-Win Chevy SS

Tony Stewart's ELITE National Wild Turkey Federation Chevy SS!

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s ELITE AMP Energy Orange Chevy SS!

Sneak Peak: Look what just arrived at our office – Matt Kenseth’s ELITE 2012 No. 17 Zest Kansas Raced-Win die-cast. These are currently scheduled to ship on 8/6.

#TrashTalkTuesday Kurt Busch kept his cool after a wreck took him out Sunday at NHMS but Kyle Busch took to the media calling Ryan Newman the “biggest stupid idiot out here and a big Ogre.” Newman responded to Busch’s comments: “If he's (Kyle) going to run his mouth, he better be able to back up running his mouth,” Do we see a battle brewing? What are your thoughts on the wreck? Who was at fault? We want to know YOUR thoughts! Ready. Set. GO!

This may be our favorite shot from this weekend – Brian Vickers smiles big in Victory Lane holding his Gen6 No. 55 Aaron’s Toyota Camry die-cast!

Brian Vickers takes the checkered flag at New Hampshire Motor Speedway July 14!

With a race-ending charge to the front, Brian Vickers landed in Victory Lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway today, taking the checkered flag at the Magic Mile! Now, the Raced-Win die-cast of Vickers’ No. 55 Aarons Toyota Camry is available for pre-order online! Our call center opens at 9AM EST tomorrow morning (1.800.952.0708)! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

PAINT SCHEME OF THE WEEK: Kasey Kahne won’t be deceived when the NASCAR Nationwide Series™ hits Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27 as he pilots the No. 5 Great Clips®/Shark Week Chevrolet! This awesome new paint scheme, which features the popular TV series logo on the quarter panel, is sure to scare the competition during the 250-mile race at one of NASCAR’s most prestigious tracks! Shark Week 2013 is set to kickoff on August 4.

Hey RCCA Members – Great news, Nationwide’s NASCAR Dash4Cash contest is in full swing! Dash4 Cash is a “race within a race” program that rewards the highest-finishing eligible drive in four designated races with a $100,000 bonus above and beyond the race purse! In addition, fans can also enter to win $100,000 and a trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway through the NASCAR Nationwide Series $100K Sweepstakes. Enter today! http://100ksweepstakes.nascar.com/ To find out about RCCA and Nationwide’s partnership, visit nationwide.com/RCCA

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Twenty years ago today, New Hampshire Motor Speedway held its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race – the Slick 50 300. Rusty Wallace took the checkered flag in what some say was one of Wallace’s most successful seasons. Who is ready for some racing at the “Magic Mile” this weekend? (Photo Courtesy of NHMS)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: As part of Lionel Racing’s “Paint the Track Pink™” program, Brittany Force’s Castrol Edge Top Fuel Dragster will be getting a pink makeover! “Seeing Courtney race her pink Traxxas Funny Car last year for breast cancer awareness month was really cool and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel this year for the same cause,” said Brittany. You will see the Top Fuel Dragster at Maple Grove Raceway in October. A portion of proceeds from each sale will benefit breast cancer awareness research! http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nhra/brittany-force

2013 RCCA Member Appreciation Party Highlights – a big THANKS to all the RCCA members who made it out to our Member Appreciation Party in May! Joining our members were reigning NASCAR champs Brad Keselowski and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the Miss Sprint Cup team, who unveiled their very first die-cast paint scheme. Check out this video recapping the event. We hope to see you all next year! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkTm7O4dlEI&feature=youtu.be

Jimmie Johnson becomes the first driver since 1982 to win the Daytona 500 and the track's 400-mile race in the same year!

Jimmie Johnson became the first driver since 1982 Saturday night to win both the Daytona 500 and the track’s 400-mile showdown! Now you can own the history-making Raced-Win diecast of Johnson’s Coke Zero 400 victory! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

PAINT SCHEME OF THE WEEK: Danica Patrick will have a new look on her Chevy SS Saturday night at DAYTONA. As part of the NASCAR: An American Salute program, Patrick’s car will have a patriotic feel that includes stars on the side skirts and a Start with.US™ in an American Flag logo on the hood and deck lid.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Fireball Roberts won the inaugural Firecracker 250 – on July 4, 1959. It was later changed to a 400-mile race down the road. What kind of fireworks will soar at this year’s Coke Zero 400 and who will take the checkered flag? (photo courtesy of Daytona International Speedway)

Happy July 4th to all our Facebook friends! For Independence Day we would like to celebrate freedom by giving you a FREE gift. From now until Sunday when you buy any instock 1:24 scale die-cast you choose a FREE gift! Check out our web site for more information: www.lionelracing.com

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: With the recent announcement that Mobil 1 has extended its multiyear partnership through 2017 as the official motor oil of NASCAR, Tony Stewart will have a bold new look at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14 – piloting the No. 14 Mobil 1/Black Official Status Chevy SS. The die-cast of this bold new paint scheme is now available for pre-order online or through the call center (1.800.952.0708). http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/tony-stewart

Updated Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's/NASCAR An American Salute Raced-Win!

Kyle Busch's No. 18 Interstate Batteries Texas Raced-Win!

Thanks to ROAR for featuring our #LEFturn Tribute die-cast – profits benefit Charlie Dean Trust Fund! http://www.roar-digital.com/roar/2013-07-03-daytona#pg50

AJ Allmendinger clinched his first career win in a NASCAR® race at Road America on June 22 and now race fans can own the Raced-Win die-cast of Allmendinger’s No. 22 Discount Tires Ford Mustang! Give our call center a ring (1.800.952.0708) or place your order online! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Matt Kenseth's Kansas win piloting the No. 20 Husky Tools Toyota Camry!

Jimmie Johnson's Sprint Cup All-Star Raced-Win!

Matt Kenseth's Darlington win in the No. 20 Husky Tools Toyota Camry!

Attention all, we are currently having some technical difficulties with our phone system and are in the process of getting it fixed. If you call and leave a message, one of our agents will return your call as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and assure you we are working hard to get them back up and working quickly. Thank you!

Matt Kenseth clinched his fourth win of the season and his first ever win at Kentucky Speedway on June 30.

After the rain cleared, Matt Kenseth proved there was no horsin’ around at Kentucky Speedway when he took the checkered flag for the fourth time this season! Now, the Raced-Win die-cast of Kenseth’s No.20 Dollar General Toyota Camry is now available for pre-order online! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

PAINT SCHEME OF THE WEEK: Even Coach Rick Pitino wants this die-cast, per a story on the University of Louisville web site: “We’re thrilled Aaron’s and Brian Vickers have chosen to run the Louisville colors during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Kentucky Speedway,” said Pitino. “I know how many Louisville basketball fans are NASCAR fans and, like them, I’m looking forward to seeing the car on the track. I think one of those die-cast cars might eventually make it to my office."

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The NASCAR circuit returns to Kentucky Speedway this weekend and the home state of two-time Daytona 500 Champion Michael Waltrip! Here Waltrip is celebrating his second D500 win a decade ago! Want to take bets on who wins this weekend’s Quaker State 400? Who do you think will land in Victory Lane? (Photo courtesy of RacingOne/ESPN).

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: In a special tribute to former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ driver, Jason Leffler, Denny Hamlin ran a replica paint scheme of Leffler’s 2005 No. 11 FedEx car at Michigan International Speedway on June 16. Now, the die-cast of Hamlin’s tribute car is available for pre-order online or through our call center (1.800.952.0708). 100 percent of the profit from the purchase of each die-cast will be donated to the Charlie Dean Trust Fund to benefit Leffler’s son Charlie. http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/denny-hamlin

As soon as we have approved artwork for all 2013 Raced-Wins we will post them here!

Check out our website for other new 1:18 scale and slot car options http://www.lionelracing.com/products/other

Martin Truex Jr. clinched his first Sonoma win and his first win of the 2013 season! The raced win die-cast of Martin Truex Jr.'s 2013 NAPA Toyota Camry is now available for pre-order: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Congrats to Martin Truex, Jr. on his incredible win at Sonoma Raceway! Who wants this Raced Win die-cast?

THROWBACK THURSDAY: In 1989, Ricky Rudd won the inaugural race at Sonoma, which was then called Sears Point, after pushing Rusty Wallace off the track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaCPWAZvRtM&list=PLhNsHZWVKhkB38l-Gy-mUH24txF3guZgf

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Tony Stewart’s No. 14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet SS received a fresh new look this season – beginning at Kansas Speedway on April 21! While the Bass Pro Shops logo still adorned the hood, the new blaze orange roof added a pop to the already sleek looking car! The ELITE 1:24, ARC 1:24 and 1:64 scale die-cast are now available for pre-order online or through the call center (1.800.952.0708). It is also the feature of our summer catalog. Check it out today! http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/tony-stewart?p=1

Be sure to check this out - and you could be a WINNER!

Our summer catalog (June/July) has arrived and is also posted online! Be sure to check out some great deals – including Christmas in July. Catch the online version of the catalog here: http://www.lionelracing.com/index.php/online-catalog/

Brittany Force’s Castrol Edge Top Fuel Dragster that will run at the 29th Annual NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in October.

Courtney Force’s Traxxas Ford Mustang that will run at the 29th Annual NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in October.

John Force, one of our favorite racing dads, had a great Father’s Day yesterday when he dominated the Ford Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, TN! This win marked the 26th season that Force has won at least one race in a season! Photo Courtesy of NHRA. http://www.johnforce.com/showannouncement-w.cfm?n=1

Greg Biffle turned up the heat in the last half of the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway yesterday to clinch his first win of the season and give Ford its 1000th win in NASCAR® competition. The No. 16 3M Give Kids a Smile Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online or through our call center (1.800.952.0708). http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

NEW RELEASE: Look what just became available for pre-order – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 National Guard/Man of Steel™ Chevy SS 2013 Die-Cast! You can order through our call center (1.800.952.0708) or online http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr

Check out the winning photo from our “Show Us Your Die-Cast” photo contest! Congrats Chad C. for winning with a total of 1,689 votes! http://bit.ly/16nauiO

SHOW US YOUR DIE-CAST PHOTO CONTEST RESULTS: All votes are in and counted for in our first-ever “Show Us Your Die-Cast” photo contest! The Grand Prize Winner of the $500 gift card to use at our brand new web site (www.lionelracing.com) is….. Chad Cartledge with a 1,689 votes! Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest, your photos were awesome and we enjoyed seeing all of your collections! Congratulations again Chad!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Dale Jarrett won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ race at Michigan International Speedway in 1991, crossing the finish line 10 inches over Davey Allison in a photo finish! Who’s your pick to win this weekend? (Photo courtesy of Wood Brothers Racing) http://www.racintoday.com/archives/12774

We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of Jason Leffler. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and teammates during this very difficult time.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Gordon’s 700th Start 2013 Commemorative Die-Cast. Since Jeff Gordon hit the track in 1992, he has already clinched four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships and is third on the all-time NASCAR win list. On May 11 – he made his 700th career start at Darlington Raceway. Now we are excited to honor Jeff with a commemorative die-cast! With images from the beginning of his career, to the current Cromax Pro Chevy SS, each die-cast is a great tribute to a talented driver. The 1:24 scale is now available for pre-order online or through our call center 1.800.952.0708 http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/jeff-gordon

Just a reminder – only TWO days left to vote in our first-ever “Show Us Your Die-Cast” contest! Only 150 votes separate first and second place contestants Chad and Danny and there is still plenty of time to get your votes in. Remember voting ends Thursday 6/13/13 at 11 PM EST! The winner will be announced Friday, June 14. http://bit.ly/16lTzwV

New Blog Posted: A Tribute to Rob Moroso – A Rising NASCAR® Star. Check out the newest release in the NASCAR Classics line – Rob Moroso’s 1988 No. 47 Peak Monte Carlo. It is now available for pre-order in both 1:24 and 1:64 scale! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/06/a-tribute-to-rob-moroso-rising-nascar.html

Father’s Day is under a week away and what dad wouldn’t love a new die-cast? We have a great sale going on through our web site on over 150 die-cast. Check out the link below to grab your deals TODAY! http://www.lionelracing.com/rcca-event-sale

Congratulations to Jimmie Johnson who won his third points race of the season yesterday at Pocono Raceway! The Raced-Win die-cast of Johnson’s No. 48 Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevy SS is now available for pre-order online or through the call center 1.800.952.0709. http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

If you were going to get your own NASCAR haircut, what would it look like? Fun contest going on over at JR Motorsports.

Today is the last day to take advantage of this Facebook-only offer! Click here for all the details: http://bit.ly/11iCrAC

Have you ordered your Dale Earnhardt 1989 No.3 Goodwrench Monte Carlo North Wilkesboro Raced-Win die-cast yet? Great news – it is now available in White Gold. You can only order through our call center (1.800.952.0708) as it is NOT available online. Hurry and order yours NOW, limited quantities are available and they are sure to sell fast!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Tony Stewart won the Pocono 500 10 years ago after a late-race yellow flag! Do you think he can pull off a consecutive win this weekend? Who is your pick to take the black-and-white checkered flag in this weekend’s Party in the Poconos 400?

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Gordon will hit the track in a new ride this weekend as he aims for back-to-back wins at Pocono Raceway! Axalta™ Coating Systems will adorn the hood of Gordon’s No. 24 Chevrolet, while the popular yellow No. 24 stays on the roof and the Fire Storm Fluorescent red flames make the car pop! The 1:24 scale ELITE, ARC and 1:64 scale are now available for pre-order online or give customer service a call to order yours today! 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/jeff-gordon

As the first samples of 2013 ELITE die-cast arrive, we will post a sneak peek for you here!

Thanks for liking our page! Now you can enjoy $10 off the brand new www.lionelracing.com web site! Click here for details http://bit.ly/11iCrAC

New Blog Post: Stewart Conquers the Monster Mile to Clinch First Win of the Season. Have you ordered your No. 14 Code 3 Associates/Mobil 1 Raced-Win die-cast yet? http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/2013/06/stewart-conquers-monster-mile-to-clinch.html#!/2013/06/stewart-conquers-monster-mile-to-clinch.html

Sneak Peek: Check out the first look at Matt Kenseth’s 2012 Talldega ELITE Raced-Win Pink No. 17 Ford EcoBoost Ford Fusion! It is currently scheduled to ship 6/18!

Congratulations Tony Stewart on his first win of the season! With a pass in the final laps of the FedEx 400, Stewart took the black-and-white checkered flag at the Monster Mile. His No. 14 Code 3 Associates/Mobil 1 Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online or you can give customer service a ring tomorrow starting at 9 AM EST! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Jimmie Johnson's Lowe's/Monsters University Chevrolet SS takes the track at Dover's "Monster Mile" on June 2! The die-cast is available for pre-order now.

With the recent disaster taking place in Oklahoma Lionel Racing has donated four autographed die-cast cars that were signed in Victory Lane by the winning driver – Brad Keselowski, Jeff Gordon, Austin Dillon and Ty Dillon to the NASCAR Foundation online auction to help raise money and benefit the Red Cross and its efforts to help with the Oklahoma Disaster relief. Check out the link below and bid on a die-cast or other auction items and help give back. Each of the die-cast cars will also ship with a Certificate of Authenticity and an 8/10 print of the Victory Lane celebration! http://foundation.nascar.com/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=1602

Only a few hours left to enter your photo in our “Show Us Your Die-Cast” photo contest. The submission period ends at 11 PM EST TONIGHT and voting begins at 12 AM EST and ends June 13. Be sure to share your entry with your friends and family and make sure they spread the word too- like our page, get the most votes and you could be on your way to a $500 shopping spree at lionelracing.com http://bit.ly/16lTzwV

THROWBACK THURSDAY: 10 years ago Rusty Wallace began his quest for three consecutive wins at Dover International Speedway (Fall 1993 and 1994 sweep) in the No. 2 Miller Genuine Draft for Penske Racing! Who do you think will win the FedEx/Autism Speaks 400 Sunday?

Lionel Trains were featured as part of the GMA Father’s day gift guide this morning – check out these great savings that include NASCAR themed trains like Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s. For a limited time, up to 50% off!

Only ONE day left to enter our “Show Us Your Die-Cast” contest! The submission period ends 5/30 at 11PM. Gather up your die-cast, get creative and submit your photo soon! http://bit.ly/16lTzwV

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Kasey Kahne clinched his first win of the season at Bristol Motor Speedway wheeling the No. 5 Great Clips Chevy SS around the “World’s Fastest Half Mile!” Now you can own Kahne’s raced-win die-cast. Each car features a replica paint scheme and awesome details like the scratches, dings and confetti. The 1:24 scale ELITE is still available online or through customer service at 1.800.952.0708. Order yours today! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins?p=2

Only a FEW days left to enter our first-ever “Show Us Your Die-Cast” photo contest! Take a creative photo of your die-cast collection and click the link below to submit it. The submission period ends Thursday evening and voting begins Friday! The picture with the most votes wins a $500 gift card to the brand new www.lionelracing.com web site, so make sure you tell your friends and family to vote! http://bit.ly/16lTzwV

Jeffrey Earnhardt was busy signing windshields last week for his No. 5 Keen Parts Chevrolet Camaro that he raced in Richmond. Order your die-cast now online or through the call center 1.800.952.0708 http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/other-drivers/j-earnhardt-1-24-arc-keen-parts-13-camaro-autographed.html

Check out Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 National Guard Youth Foundation paint scheme that he ran in the Coca-Cola 600 May 26! The 1:24 ARC and ELITE and 1:64 scale are now available for pre-order online or through the call center 1.800.952.0708 http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr

A big congrats to Kevin Harvick on his Coca-Cola 600 win! Good news - his Raced Win die-cast is now available for pre-order: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

If you're at Charlotte Motor Speedway today, come tailgate with us and maybe win a free die-cast! We're with our Ultimate Tailgate Tour camper in the Tim Flock campground.

The legacy continues - Jeffrey Earnhardt drove the No. 5 Keen Parts Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Richmond. Here he begins signing the windshields of his first-ever die-cast car.

Jeffrey Earnhardt signs the windshields for his first die-cast car - the No. 5 Keen Parts Chevrolet Camaro that he raced at Richmond in April.

Did you miss our RCCA Member Appreciation event last weekend? Good news - we've moved our event deals online! Check out the savings here: http://www.lionelracing.com/rcca-event-sale

A great THROWBACK THURSDAY shot from John Force Racing!

We are out and about at Roush Fenway Racing fan day all day today! Make sure you stop by, say hello and play some plinko with us!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: On Friday the Miss Sprint Cup team unveiled their brand-new set of wheels at The Sprint Experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Lionel Racing is excited to be a part of it! Now available for pre-order is the 2013 Miss Sprint die-cast featuring all three of the ladies on the car. Only 1,200 of these die-cast will be produced so make sure you order yours today! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/all-die-cast/miss-sprint-cup-1-24-hoto-13-camry.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmB730gURmw

Were you unable to attend our RCCA Members Event on Saturday? No worries – we will be around town this week! Tomorrow, May 23 make sure you stop by and see us at Roush Fenway Racing’s fan day beginning at 8 AM and Friday May 24 will be at JR Motorsports fan day starting at 9 AM. Saturday and Sunday we will be set up on the Tim Flock Campground Section Q Gate 9 tailgating for the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races with the Ultimate Tailgate Tour Camper! Make sure you stop by to say hello, fuel up on snacks and drinks and play some corn hole with your RCCA team. We hope to see you there!

Thanks to all our members and guests who came out to our RCCA event May 18!

This season, in an effort to honor all our military heroes, NASCAR will unite! Check out these paint schemes!

Just a few shots from our party on May 18!

It is time to get creative in our first-ever “Show Us Your Die-Cast” Contest! All you have to do is upload a photo of your die-cast or collection to enter, AND remember the contestant with the most votes wins! How about a driver signing a car in your collection? What makes your die-cast cars so much better? Use your imagination, get a little clever and enter your photo TODAY! Submissions are accepted until May 30 and voting begins May 31! Good luck! http://bit.ly/16lTzwV

Jimmie Johnson broke a new record last night in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ when he won his fourth All-Star Race in just 12 starts! Now you can own the Raced-Win die-cast of Johnson’s No. 48 Lowe’s/NASCAR: An American Salute Chevrolet that is available for pre-order on our brand-new Lionel Racing website, or by giving our call center a ring beginning tomorrow at 9 AM EST! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

A BIG thanks to all our members and guests that came out to our 2013 Members Appreciation Event today! We had a great time, and look forward to seeing you all soon!

We just helped the Miss Sprint Cup team unveil their brand-new set of wheels at The Sprint Experience! Only 1,200 of these die-cast will be produced - pre-order yours here: http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/all-die-cast/miss-sprint-cup-1-24-hoto-13-camry.html

Do you want more info about our awesome “Show Us Your Die-Cast Photo Contest?” Catch all the details in this blog post below! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/05/show-us-your-die-cast-photo-contest.html

We're looking forward to seeing everybody on Saturday at the 2013 RCCA Party! Please note, we're opening the doors at 8 a.m.!

Click here to enter our new Show Us Your Die-Cast Contest and you could win big! http://bit.ly/16lTzwV

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Kyle Busch will be racing to bring the dream of home ownership to families everywhere at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 26 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway July 24 when he pilots the No. 18 M’Prove America die-cast! With the popular M&M’s characters and the patriotic colors, this would be a great die-cast for any collection and both the 1:64 and 1:24 scale die-cast are now available for pre-order – be sure to check it out on the new Lionel Racing web site! http://www.lionelracing.com/shop-by-driver/nascar/kyle-busch

SNEAK PEEK: Look what just arrived in our office – the FIRST of Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 AARP/Ninja Turtles ELITE die-cast. What do you all think?

To help celebrate Matt Kenseth’s first win at Darlington Raceway in his 20th start at “The Lady in Black,” Lionel Racing is running a special 20/20/20 sale! Now, for a limited time only you can purchase select die-cast for only $20! Check out the page below for more information! http://www.lionelracing.com/20-20-20-sale

Check out a few shots from Saturday at "The Lady in Black"

The die-cast replica of Matt Kenseth's winning Darlington car is now available for pre-order! Shop now at the new LionelRacing.com! http://www.lionelracing.com/products/die-cast/raced-wins

Congratulations to Matt Kenseth on his first-ever Darlington win! The No. 20 Raced Win die-cast will be available to pre-order soon at www.lionelracing.com!

Have you checked out our new Lionel Racing web site yet? Here are the top 10 NEW features of our awesome new site! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/05/top-10-new-features-on-lionelracingcom.html

The brand-new Lionel Racing website is now live! Be sure to check out the great new site and see which driver is helping us celebrate the grand re-opening! http://www.lionelracing.com/

We have GREAT news! Tomorrow, RCCA and Lionel will launch the all-new Lionel Racing web site! When the new site goes live tomorrow morning, not only will you have a new customized shopping experience with enhanced navigation, but the “Insider News” board will also be available for all our RCCA Members! Also, as part of our grand re-opening you will receive free shipping on purchases of ALL our 2013 ELITE die-cast! We are excited about this launch, be sure to check it out and let us know what you think!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Jimmie Johnson will have a sleek new ride this weekend at Darlington Raceway when he straps in to pilot the No. 48 Lowe’s® Emerald Green Chevy SS! The Emerald Green rally stripes, chosen because it is the pantone color of the year, will adorn the 2012 Bojangles’ Southern 500 winner’s hood. The 1:64 and 1:24 scale die-cast are now available for pre-order online or by calling 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Jimmie-Johnson

Jeff Gordon is set to make his 700th consecutive career start Saturday night when the circuit rolls into Darlington Raceway. Do you think he can pull out the win at the track “Too Tough to Tame?” http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/05/gordon-set-to-make-700th-start-at-track.html

According to Richard Childress, our latest NASCAR Classics die-cast release is kind of a big deal! http://youtu.be/ryWDT5qmtTI

Front Row Motorsports clinched a one, two finish at Talladega with David Ragan getting the team's first victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series! The Raced Win die-cast of Ragan's Farm Rich Ford is now available: http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/RACE-WIN

Prediction time: Who do you think will end up in Dega Victory Lane?

Good news Jimmie Johnson fans: Johnson's Martinsville Raced Win ELITE die-cast is now available in Color Chrome and White Gold finishes! Call 1-800-952-0708 to reserve yours.

Welcome back Denny Hamlin! http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/05/02/denny-hamlin-talladega-return-fractured-back/2131175/

Check out Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 AARP Chase Credit Card paint scheme that will run at the Monster Mile on June 2nd!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Check out this new release from the Lionel NASCAR Classics line – Dale Earnhardt’s 1989 No.3 Goodwrench Monte Carlo North Wilkesboro Raced-Win die-cast, which is the first ever Raced-Win die-cast in the NASCAR Classics line! When you look at the die-cast, you see the story of the race – including Earnhardt’s metal-on-metal exchange with Rusty Wallace, and every scratch, doughnut and ding! You can order online OR give our call center a ring 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Products/NASCAR-CLASSICS

Sneak Peek: Look what just arrived at our office! Brad Keselowski’s ELITE Millter Lite Retro Dodge Charger. What do you think?

Check out Clint Bowyer’s No. 15 NAPA Filters paint scheme that he ran at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17. Both the 1:24 and 1:64 are available for pre-order now! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Clint-Bowyer

Great news - the May Catalog has now been posted online for you to check out. A special NASCAR Classics car will be unveiled on May 1, so make sure you check back then to see it in the catalog. You can access the catalog at the below link. http://lionel-nascar.biz/rccacatalog/1305/

Today is Dale Earnhardt Day! In honor of “The Intimidator's” birthday, DEI Headquarters are celebrating! Doors will open at 10am TODAY. Also, they will be opening the newest exhibit “Being Dale Earnhardt”, which highlights the life of the seven-time Cup Champion. Cupcakes will be served in the afternoon, which is an annual tradition for Dale’s birthday. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by – they are open until 6pm and are located off HWY 3 in Mooresville, NC. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hall/Getty Images/SI.com)

Congratulations Kevin Harvick for his win last night in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway! The Raced-Win die-cast of Harvick’s No. 29 Bell Helicopter Chevy SS is now available for pre-order online or by giving our call center a ring beginning tomorrow at 9 AM EST – 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/RACE-WIN

Hey RCCA Members – if you haven’t already reserved your spot for our 2013 Members Appreciation Event on May 18, make sure you do it now! We only have a few spaces left so give our call center a ring 1-800-952-0708 and RSVP today. Hope to see you there!

THROWBACK THURSDAY – Can you guess the driver in this picture? Who is it? The No. 22 Parks Novelty Oldsmobile would make a great addition to any collection! Photo courtesy of NASCAR®

Have you read the latest edition of ROAR yet? This week’s edition features Ricky Stenhouse Jr. No. 17 Zest Ford Fusion – which is now available for pre-order! Make sure to subscribe to ROAR – it is totally free! http://www.roar-digital.com/roar/2013-04-24-richmond#pg50

Check out the artwork for Kevin Harvick’s Sprint Unlimited Win in DAYTONA®.

NHRA in our own backyard - check out some of the action!

Check out Kasey Kahne's No.5 Farmers Insurance 85th Anniversary paint scheme that he ran at Kansas Speedway on April 21!

We have joined forces with Drive to End Hunger and the AARP Foundation to help fight senior hunger! Now while supplies last, when you order one of the 1:24 No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevy SS, $20 from each purchase will be donated directly to the AARP Foundation but only through the below website. Learn more here --> www.lionelracing.biz/AARP

Are you coming to our Members Appreciation Event in May? Check out this awesome Dale Earnhardt No. 3 Wrangler 1984 Monte Carlo Gold door number that you could bid on in our silent auction! We hope to see you there!

Congratulations Matt Kenseth on his win today in the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway! The Raced-Win die-cast of Kenseth’s No. 20 Husky Tools Toyota Camry is now available for pre-order online! The call center will open tomorrow at 9AM EST! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/RACE-WIN

The verdict is in - check out the Top 10 Reasons to Attend the 2013 RCCA Member Appreciation Party http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/04/top-10-reasons-to-attend-2013-rcca.html

Check out this awesome paint scheme Kasey Kahne will run this weekend in Kansas! It is now available for pre-order online or through OR give our call center a ring 1-800-952-0708. http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Kasey-Kahne

We know how the die-cast are made, but have you wondered how they wrap a real race car? Check out this super cool video of Matt Kenseth’s No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry being wrapped prior to the Daytona testing session. Total wrap time was two hours and 10 min. Video courtesy of Joe Gibbs Racing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy7tVjpgwJE

New Release: Jeffrey Earnhardt’s No. 5 CorevetteParts.Net/Keen Parts Chevrolet Camaro paint scheme that will debut at Richmond International Raceway on April 26!

Check out Jamie McMurray's No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevy SS paint scheme - this die-cast is now available for pre-order online or through our call center 1.800.952.0708!

We are excited for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series to make its first of two stops at zMAX Dragway this weekend – when four-wide racing returns to our backyard! Will you be there to catch the action?

New Blog Posted: A Tribute to Red Byron – NASCAR’s First Champion. As the first driver to win on the beaches of Daytona and the inaugural Premier Series Points Champion, this release is truly one for the record- books. Check out Byron’s 1949. No 22 Parks Novelty Oldsmobile! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/04/a-tribute-to-red-byron-nascars-first.html

Congrats Kyle Busch on his win last night at Texas Motor Speedway! His No. 18 Interstate Batteries Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online or you can give our call center a ring at 1.800.952.0708 beginning tomorrow at 9 AM EST. http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/RACE-WIN

Check out Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 7-Eleven AMP Energy paint scheme that he will run at Kentucky Speedway on June 29! The 1:24 AND 1:64 die-cast are now available for pre-order online or give the call center a ring 1.800.952.0708 to order yours today! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Dale-Earnhardt-Jr

These ELITE die-cast just arrived at our office! What do you think of them?

Check out these awesome special finish die-cast that are still available for pre-order! With less than 5 left they are sure to go fast, so make sure you give our call center a ring 1.800.952.0708 or order online before they are all gone. Others are available too, so ask your call center agent to see what else could be yours!

New Blog Posted: Johnson Back in Victory Lane with a Familiar Trophy. Check out the article and Johnson’s Martinsville Raced-Win die-cast that is now available for pre-order! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/04/johnson-back-in-victory-lane-with.htm

Who is excited about Jeffrey Earnhardt’s start at Richmond International Raceway on April 26 for JR Motorsports? Check out this awesome JRM 360 video with the announcment! Also, both the 1:24 and 1:64 die-cast of Jeffrey Earnhardt’s No. 5 CorevetteParts.Net/Keen Parts Chevrolet Camaro are now available for pre-order. You can order online or give our call center a ring – 1.800.952.0708! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Other-Drivers

When Color Chrome Raced-Win die-cast become available, we will post them here!

Jimmie Johnson clinched his second win of the season at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, and earned his eight grandfather clock trophy! His STP Gas Booster 500 Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/RACE-WIN

Have you checked out the Martinsville Edition of Roar Magazine this week? This edition features Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Jimmie Johnson Foundation die-cast! You can pre-order yours now! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Jimmie-Johnson

This Sunday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his 600th NASCAR start. Can he celebrate that milestone with a Martinsville win? According to his track stats, that's a strong possibility.

Tony Stewart's No. 14 Rush Truck Centers Gen 6 Chevy SS paint scheme!

After a long off week for NASCAR, Ryan Newman sat down with media members this week and gave his take on blocking and what to expect this weekend in Martinsville! We are ready for racing to be back – are you? Who do you think will land in Victory Lane Sunday? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Aaihf8QQdo

Chase Elliott may be young, but he’s no rookie! Elliot will make his debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ this weekend in Martinsville in the No. 94 Aaron’s Dream Machine/Hendrick.com Chevrolet Silverado. It is now available for pre-order online or through our call center 1.800.952.0708. http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Welcome?search=chase+elliott

The All-Star Race is just around the corner, and we are excited for racing to be in our very own backyard! Voting has now started and is open until 5PM on May 18. Of the 26 drivers eligible for the 2013 Sprint Fan Vote, which driver do you want to see make it in? Leave us a comment and let us know - and don't forget VOTE VOTE VOTE! http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/03/20/sprint-fan-vote-nascar-sprint-all-star-race-charlotte-motorspeedway-2013.html

Here is Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s No. 17 NOS Energy paint scheme on the Gen 6 Ford Fusion!

We want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!

We have another SALE going on today through the call center! Great deals on some awesome ELITE die-cast! Check out this Jimmie Johnson Madagascar Dover ELITE Raced-Win that is now on sale! Call 1-800-952-0708 for more information and to check out other great deals!

Check out Tony Stewart’s ride at the All-Star race on May 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway! The No. 14 National Wild Turkey Federation Chevrolet SS! Both the ARC and the ELITE are now available for pre-order. You can order online or through the call center – 1.800.952.0708! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Tony-Stewart

Attention RCCA Members, it’s that time again! Our members only May Event is right around the corner! We are still finalizing all details for this great event BUT we are taking reservations now. Call 1.800.952.0708 TODAY to reserve your spot. Be on the lookout for an e-mail for more information regarding the date, time and special guests! Hope to see you there!

Brittany and Courtney Force made a stop at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte yesterday giving media members a tutoring session on how to drive a dragster. We can’t wait for to the girls race in our backyard in April! http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-racing/news/24579-media-members-tutored-in-driving-by-force-girls-at-zmax-dragway

The No. 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr AMP Energy Orange ELITE is now available for pre-order online or through the call center - 1.800.952.0708. Order yours today! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/DALE-EARNHARDT-JR-2013-AMP-ENERGY-ORANGE-124-ELITE-NASCAR-DIECAST?sc=7&category=4

You can still save on some of your favorite die-cast during our “Less Than 5 Deal”! This 1/24 Kevin Harvick ELITE White Gold Budweiser Impala is just one of the many cars that you can grab a deal on. The only way to order is by giving our call center a ring – 1.800.952.0708. Don’t miss out!

Calling all RCCA Members, Race Fans and Die-Cast Collectors- Our “Less than 5 Deal” starts TODAY! We have great savings of up to $50.00 on some your favorite die-cast. Most items with less than 5 in stock are up for grabs with killer savings! This offer is ONLY available through our call center beginning at 9 AM EST – so give us a ring at 1-800-952-0708 and order today! This Austin Dillon 1/24 Bass Pro Shops Kentucky Raced-Win die-cast is just one of the deals you could save on! Don’t miss out!

RCCA had the opportunity to meet up with Heather, a Kyle Busch fan, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 7! We asked her a few questions about the Gen6 cars, Lionel die-cast AND tips on how to get your die-cast autographed by your favorite driver! Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ocbNfNSzAc

Kyle Busch dominated the Auto Club 400 today in sunny California! His No. 18 Interstate Batteries Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online at the link below OR give our call center a ring tomorrow morning beginning at 9 AM EST. Congrats Kyle Busch! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/KYLE-BUSCH-2013-INTERSTATE-BATTERIES-1-24-ARC-CALIFORNIA-RACED-WIN-DIE-CAST

In his media availability today, Brad Keselowski said Auto Club Speedway should be an interesting test for the new Gen 6 cars. Who do you guys think will pull off a win on Sunday?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will race this digital camo National Guard paint scheme at the Coca-Cola 600 on May 26. You can pre-order this die-cast now!

As NHRA paint schemes are approved and die-cast are available for pre-order we will post them here!

Danica Patrick's GoDaddy.com Domains paint scheme that she ran at Bristol on St. Patricks Day.

Check it out - just released artwork of Jimmie Johnson's DAYTONA 500 Raced-Win die-cast!

The latest edition of ROAR is now posted online. Be sure to subscribe to this new NASCAR digital magazine! We will have content in it weekly and it’s FREE! http://www.roar-digital.com/roar/2013-03-20-autoclub#pg51

Lionel Racing had the chance to catch up with Austin Dillon at the Riviera Las Vegas Saturday, March 9 before his autograph signing. Check out what he had to say about the new Nationwide Series Chevy Camaro, the Gen6 cars and oh yeah - his famous cowboy hat! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFWBiNJRxCo

Check out one of our favorite photos from Bristol Motor Speedway - Dale Jr. signing die-cast for fans! What autograph die-cast do you have and how did you get drivers to sign them? Any good autograph stories? We want to hear them! (Photo courtesy of NASCAR)

Miss any of the action this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway? Get caught up here! It was a great weekend of racing in Thunder Valley!

A new post from our blog: Kahne Finishes Strong – Wins Big at Bristol! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/03/kahne-finishes-strong-wins-big-at.html

Congrats Kasey Kahne for winning the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway today! His Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order online and our call center will open tomorrow morning at 9am EST. Don’t miss out! Order yours now! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Welcome?search=kasey+kahne+bristol

Brad Keselowski took the black-and-white checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway last Spring! Who do you pick to be the winner today? Leave us your pick BEFORE the race starts and if you are right, you could WIN a FREE die-cast!

Finally released - check out Jeff Gordon's No. 24 Cromax Pro paint scheme! This car will hit the track at Texas Motor Speedway in April!

Here is a sweet lookin' car - Matt Kenseth's Talladega Raced-Win Die-Cast artwork!

Are you gearing up for Sunday’s Food City 500? Get the lowdown here on some stats at Bristol Motor Speedway. Who do you think will win at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile?” http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/03/13/food-city-500-by-the-numbers.html

Check out our article in this week’s edition of ROAR – a new NASCAR digital magazine. We’ll have content in ROAR each week, so be sure to subscribe – it’s FREE! http://www.roar-digital.com/roar/2013-03-13-bristol#pg50

Some of Major League Baseball’s biggest stars are turning up the heat this year in the 2013 World Baseball Classic- Robinson Cano (NY Yankees), David Wright (NY Mets), and Jimmy Rollins (Philadelphia Phillies) are just to name a few! Now you can own a one-of-a-kind die-cast of your favorite MLB team, supporting your favorite player! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Products/MAJOR-LEAGUE-BASEBALL

Plenty of new paint schemes will make their debut this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway including Kasey Kahne’s No. 5 Great Clips Chevy SS and Jamie McMurray’s No. 1 Cessna Chevy SS! Both are now available for pre-order online on our website or by calling 1-800-952-0708. Have you ordered yours yet? http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/

From our blog: we're just three races into the season and all three manufacturers already have a victory in the new Gen 6 cars! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/2013/03/three-races-and-three-gen-6-wins.html

Congratulations to Matt Kenseth and the No. 20 team! The Raced Win die-cast of Kenseth's Dollar General Toyota is available now for pre-order! http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/RACE-WIN

Good Morning from Las Vegas Motor Speedway! If you haven't already, stop by and see us on the Midway! We are located right next to the Sprint Unlimited Experience! We hope to see you there!

Can't wait to see Montoya's AXE Apollo Chevrolet rocket through the field at Las Vegas! We'll be taking orders for the die-cast soon too - so stay tuned!

After his incredible last lap pass at Phoenix last weekend, Denny Hamlin is now making news at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before the green flag even flies! Check out the Fed Ex Office Toyota that Hamlin will race this weekend. It's available for order now at http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/Drivers/Denny-Hamlin

Stop by the Lionel/RCCA tent on the Vegas midway to see samples of the new Gen 6 die-cast and find out more about RCCA.

New die-cast will be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend! In addition to the cars listed at the below link, the souvenir rigs will also be selling Marcos Ambrose's Stanley 1:24 car, Matt Kenseth's Husky Tools 1:64 car and Ricky Stenhouse's Zest 1:64 car. http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/2013/02/die-cast-at-track-in-daytona.html

This weekend at Las Vegas, orange is back! Check out this look at Dale Jr.'s AMP Orange No. 88 Chevrolet SS! http://youtu.be/wDlnaIexOlA

Video: Speedweeks in Daytona: Lionel Racing and RCCA had a great time down in Daytona during Speedweeks to kick off the 2013 season! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us in the Midway and to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. who stopped by to play some Plinko and sign some autographs for fans. Here is quick look at our week in Daytona and the new Gen6 cars on the track! http://youtu.be/2TOnQWOxdvU

Here is a look at the final approved artwork of Jeff Gordon's No. 24 Dupont 20th Anniversary Homestead Raced-Win Die-Cast!

Here is a look at the final approved artwork of Matt Kenseth's No. 17 Zest Raced-Win die-cast!

Check out Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s ride this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/03/dale-earnhardt-jrs-new-amp-energy.html

Carl Edwards No. 99 Subway Ford Fusion Subway Fresh Fit 500 Raced-Win die-cast is now available for pre-order! You can purchase online now on our website or give our call center a ring at 1-800-952-0708 beginning tomorrow at 9 AM EST. http://www.lionelnascarcollectables.com/RACE-WIN

Congrats Carl Edwards on his win at Phoenix International Raceway! Keep a look out for details on his Raced-Win die-cast!

Check out our newest release in the NASCAR Classics Line – Buddy Baker’s No. 15 Norris Industries Ford Torino. http://lncpitbox.blogspot.com/#!/2013/03/honoring-legend-buddy-bakers-no-15.html