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Action Racing Collectables
1:24 Scale Platinum Series Hood Open Trunk Open
Estimated Production Quantity "1 of 776"
Product Description
Farmers Insurance has joined Hendrick Motorsports as a five-race primary sponsor of the Chevrolets driven by Mark Martin in the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, with plans to kick off the relationship by fielding a special “throwback” paint scheme. The agreement secures primary placement for Farmers Insurance in five events and associate-level sponsorship on Martin’s cars throughout the remainder of this season. The NASCAR team sponsorship is the first for Los Angeles-based Farmers since February 2009, when it executed a one-race program at
Fontana,
Calif.
At the May 21 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Farmers Insurance will launch its program with a special No. 25 Farmers Insurance Throwback Chevrolet. The paint scheme will resemble the red No. 25 cars fielded by Hendrick Motorsports for the first time in 1986—25 years ago. That season, the combination of driver Tim Richmond and crew chief Harry Hyde won seven races and eight pole positions.
Returning to his customary car number, Martin also will drive the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet in four points-paying Sprint Cup Series races: June 5 at Kansas Speedway, June 12 at Pocono Raceway, June 26 at Infineon Raceway and Aug. 27 at
Bristol (
Tenn.) Motor Speedway.
“We’re excited about this new partnership with Farmers and the opportunity to represent its nearly 24,000 employees and more than 50,000 agents,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “It’s an innovative company with very strong corporate values, and I’m confident that we’ll continue to work together for a long time to come. “When you have a partner that’s essentially new to the sport, kicking off a program with a nod to the past is a unique approach. The No. 25 was my dad’s car, and it’s always held a special place in our history. Farmers choosing this paint scheme for its first race with Mark and Hendrick Motorsports means a lot, and I think our fans will really like it.”
“Bringing back that No. 25 paint scheme is something cool for the fans, and it fits really well with the Farmers colors and how the company embraces its own history. I remember watching what Hendrick Motorsports accomplished in ’86, and I just hope the 25th anniversary of the 25 brings us a little magic.”
Collect your 2011 Mark Martin #25 Farmers Insurance Throwback Sprint All-Star Race Special Paint Scheme Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Impala SS Action Platinum Series 1:24 NASCAR diecast collectible car today!
Product Details
Action Racing Collectables 1:24 scale Platinum Series NASCAR diecast collectible cars by Lionel NASCAR Collectables feature over 100 total parts:
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All diecast body and chassis
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Opening hood, roof flaps and deck lid
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Front splitter; rear wing or spoiler
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Working steering, detailed interior and fuel compartment
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Manufacturer-specific engine detail with valve covers
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Die-cast tie rod assembly
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Independent coil spring front suspension with sway bar
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Detailed disc brake assembly
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Accurate header contour and simulated exhaust openings
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Aero design wheels
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Rear window funnel access
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Tampo-printed graphics and high quality paint
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Actual size measures approximately 8" in length and is handsomely packaged in its own custom printed skybox
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Each 1:24-scale diecast will also contain a Diecast Identification Number (DIN), visible through the back window, for registration.