By Van Cox, Special to NASCAR.COM
October 17, 2004
05:23 PM EDT (21:23 GMT)
A "fantasy" die-cast car is perhaps the most enduring collectible spawned by the inaugural Chase For The NASCAR Nextel Cup. The car was produced by collectibles giant Action Performance and is now on sale in the NASCAR.COM SuperStore.  |  | CHASE FOR THE NEXTEL CUP | |
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Appropriately numbered "04," the Chase For The Nextel Cup die-cast is finished in the Nextel Cup colors and includes a schedule of the 10 races that make up the Chase. As previously reported in NASCAR.COM Collectibles, Action has also produced a broad selection of Chase-themed driver-specific and program-specific apparel through its popular Chase Authentics brand. "Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup collectibles are a way for fans to keep a memento of this significant shift in how NASCAR rewards a championship," said Fred Wagenhals, president, CEO and chairman of Action. "The apparel items personalize the experience since each piece shares Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup and specific team-oriented graphics, while the die-cast replica is a lasting, commemorative collectible that celebrates this first-ever 10-race 'chase' to crown NASCAR's next champion." The NASCAR.COM SuperStore has added several other neat Chase For The Nextel Cup items to its on line catalog in recent weeks. One of the nicest pieces is a Chase for the Cup acrylic display case from Mounted Memories. This durable display case is made with a unique built-in pedestal and is designed to display and protect your favorite die-cast car. It measures 9.75" x 7.5" x 5.5" and is adorned with the engraved NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Chase for the Nextel Cup logo. It's the perfect way to display a Chase contender's die-cast. Our on line collectibles source has also added a several new pieces from WinCraft, including a Chase-specific ice bucket and doormat. | 
