Collecting NASCAR Diecast Cars

As a young boy I always had little figurines like GI Joe, the green Army men and plastic tanks and don’t forget the little soldier with the parachute that didn’t always open. Those were fun to play with but when I got my first Hot Wheels that changed everything. It started an interest in cars that never stopped. Those little suckers were fast and there were so many models and bright colours to choose from.
From there I got into watching auto racing, not much on the TV those days (I’m going back a bit), I believe Wild World of Sports carried some of the big races of stock car racing. I’m not sure if it was called NASCAR at time, it’s to far back to remember. As time went on TV coverage got much better, I started watching Indy Cars races some Formula One and drag racing of all forms. By this time I was buying car models spending a lot of time gluing them together, painting and adding decals. Most of the time I made a mess of them, I had no patience, not letting the glue dry fully before moving on to the next step.
Then I discovered diecast cars, they came in so many models and sizes and there was nothing to do except to put them on display and enjoy them. I’ve been collecting NASCAR diecast cars for awhile now and it’s kind of addictive, you can’t buy just one or two because you buy your favorite drivers diecast but his car has different paint schemes. So you buy the different paint schemes and then they come out with a Special Edition and you have to it as well.

Now I’ve got them all lined up on shelves and in display cases, I may have too many but I enjoy them and I think it’s a great hobby to get into and I will continue for along time.
So where do you look for that next special edition, hard to find or the newest NASCAR diecast. Well you can go to your local book store and check out the magazines, there are several good ones out there; you can try hobby shows, flea markets, you never now what you can find a garage or lawn sale or you could always search the internet for websites and blogs. So get out there and start collecting today.

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NASCAR in Quebec

That was some race in Québec at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the weekend. It was a lot of fun watching them race in the rain, even with the rain tires cornering was a big issue. You had cars going off track and plying up in the corners it was wild. I thought for sure that the lead car would walk away with the win if he could keep away from the pack behind him. It was Marcos Ambrose’s race to win but Carl Edwards just kept closing in on his tail until he got within striking distance. And on the last corner of the race Marcos cuts the corner and his car is airborne, by the time he straightens out Carl flies by him to take the win and Marcos Ambrose loses yet again in Quebec.

It’s great to see NASCAR expand in Canada; it would be nice to see more races in Canada, whether it is Sprint, Nationwide or both. And having three Canadian drivers finish in the top ten is great, it should get the casual fans to follow the NASCAR series more closely. I think the best finish for Canadians or more so Quebecers would have been for Jacques Villeneuve to win the race as the track is named after father. Now that would have sparked a week long party. They should add a few more road courses in the future; they add that little extra excitement to the race. I also love the idea of racing in the rain, put on the rain tires and keep going, rather then waiting for the track driers to finish.

The fans at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve are very passionate, the weather is a non factor for them they just love the sport. I had the opportunity to be there for a Formula 1 weekend in 1982, it’s a beautiful track and I’m looking forward to attending a NASCAR event there one day.

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Kyle Busch NASCAR Diecast Car

Well it was Kyle Busch's turn to win at the NASCAR Bristol Sharpie 500. Good for him, he should be feeling better now. it's been awhile since his last win. We will see what happens from here on in.
Notice how all the NASCAR cars have multiple paint schemes, not like the old days when you only had one. Technology has come a long way since then, I guess it's a lot easier to change the paint schemes now. This just gives you more options when buying a NASCAR diecast car, you could have a collection of cars from the same driver.
 
Getting back to Kyle Busch, I really like the M & M's paint scheme; I don't know if it's the colours or the fact that I love M & M's. The 1:24 scale of the Kyle Busch 2009 M&MS Joe Gibbs Toyota #18 NASCAR diecast car is a nice looking car. It is a Limited Edition with opening roof flaps, trunk and hood. It's a nice diecast car to add to your collection.

Changing topic a bit, do you remember when the NASCARs were what they were, I mean a Dodge was Dodge, a Ford was Ford and a Chevy was a Chevy. If you wanted to race it had to be a production car, highly modified mind you but it looked like the one you bought from your local dealer. Just like Richard Pettys' 1970 Plymouth Superbird, with its pointy nose and high rear wing. Now they all just look the same. I remember my friends bragging about their Dads car and saying it was better and faster then your Dads, when their model was winning at the NASCAR track. But I guess that the way they are now makes it a more even field for everyone.


Looks like I got off track a bit but it's OK to go down memory lane once and awhile.

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