Back when Jimmie Johnson had his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup championship tied up, I put in my order for an RCCA Elite 1:24 scale diecast. This was way back at the end of 2010. Over this last weekend I finally received my championship diecast, adding to my collection.
Finally!!!
Now granted, this is the fifth NASCAR championship in a row. A huge achievement. This is then, also the fifth Jimmie Johnson diecast I’ve bought in five years and it was getting old to add blue and silver diecasts to my collection of NASCAR Champions.
But as you can see, this year, they mixed it up a bit. Last year they added ticker-tape confetti to the scheme to differentiate it from the year before. The first two championship diecasts were different because one was the old car design and the next one was the COT. But egads man, enough is enough!!!!
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For the NASCAR fan who likes their die-casts and other collectables, there’s an event coming up that you just might want to check out. But you need to live in or around Concord, NC to be able to take part of the festivities.
To celebrate RCCA‘s 20th anniversary, Lionel NASCAR Collectables is throwing a shindig at their headquarters. All RCCA members are invited and you can bring one guest per member to the event.
NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Allison will be taking the time to join the festivities and while there he’ll be sharing some classic racing tales and signing autographs.
The event takes place on Saturday, May 21st, 2011.
It takes place at Lionel NASCAR Collectables headquarters (6301 Performance Drive, Concord NC).
They also mentioned there will be awesome door prizes, incredible prices and lots of food.
BUT if you are going, YOU MUST call 1-800-952-0708 and RSVP by Wednesday May 11, 2011. You must also confirm if you will be bringing a guest.
This is for all you lucky RCCA members living in the area of their headquarters. Grr. Some people have all the luck!
RCCA
[Lionel NASCAR Collectables press release]
