What’s Happening?

Another week means new diecast arrivals on lionelracing.com. Today, we walk through all of the new arrivals, including one classic paint scheme and plenty of raced-win versions.

• Lionel Racing is one of the premier NASCAR diecast retailers. You can buy from them through either lionelracing.com or their physical locations, such as their store in Concord Mills, North Carolina.
• Check out the Daily Downforce every Friday for more articles featuring the newest pre-orders on Lionel. Any new diecast available will be included.
• Fans love collecting diecasts, and this gives fans a good guide for what is available. These are the newest diecasts for fans.

Cup Series: Josh Berry No. 4 Overstock Salutes

Estimated Ship Date: 1/31/25

• 1:64 ARC – $10.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $75.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Color Chrome ARC – $85.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Elite – $110.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

Josh Berry brought a patriotic Overstock scheme to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600, honoring Cpl. Parcell. He recorded his second consecutive top 10, finishing 10th in the rain-shortened race.

Cup Series: Chris Buescher No. 17 Fastenal Salutes

Estimated Ship Date: 1/31/25

• 1:64 ARC – $12.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $81.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Color Chrome ARC – $91.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Elite – $116.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

Chris Buescher chose a camo theme for his patriotic Fastenal scheme, honoring Maj. Gilbert. In this scheme, Buscher finished 23rd in the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.

Cup Series: Christopher Bell No. 20 Charlotte Win

Estimated Ship Date: 2/28/25

• 1:64 ARC – $10.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $85.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Elite – $120.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Liquid Color Elite – $125.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Color Chrome Elite – $130.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)*
• 1:24 Elite Premier Edition – $150.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

*RCCA Elite membership REQUIRED to purchase.

Christopher Bell took his patriotic Rheem scheme to victory lane in the 2024 Coca-Cola 600. It was his first win in the “Crown Jewel” event.

Cup Series: Jeff Gordon No. 24 1994 Charlotte Win

Estimated Ship Date: 12/31/24

• 1:64 ARC – $10.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $94.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

Jeff Gordon’s first NASCAR Cup Series win came in the 1994 Coca-Cola 600. That night, he also took the iconic Rainbow Warriors paint scheme to victory lane, the first win for that scheme.

Xfinity Series: Chase Elliott No. 17 Charlotte Win

Estimated Ship Date: 2/28/25

• 1:64 ARC – $10.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $75.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 Color Chrome ARC– $85.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

Chase Elliott made a one-off start in the Xfinity Series at Charlotte taking home the win. It was his first Xfinity Series win since 2016 and his first at Charlotte.

Truck Series: Nick Sanchez No. 2 Charlotte Win

Estimated Ship Date: 2/28/25

• 1:64 ARC – $10.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $73.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC Autographed – $83.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC Dual Autographed – $88.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

Nick Sanchez employed a good pit strategy to win the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte. This was his second career Truck Series win.

Late Model: Chase Elliott No. 9 FR8 Racing

Estimated Ship Date: 1/31/25

• 1:64 ARC – $10.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $65.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

Chase Elliott’s 2024 late model features sponsorship from FR8 Racing. Elliott keeps the same No. 9 when driving the car.

Late Model: Bubba Pollard No. 26 Phoenix Construction

Estimated Ship Date: 1/31/25

• 1:64 ARC – $10.99 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC – $65.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)
• 1:24 ARC Autographed – $75.00 (Buy on lionelracing.com)

Bubba Pollard continues to be one of the most popular late-model drivers today. This scheme features sponsorship from Phoenix Construction and Fluid Logic.

Be sure to check back next Friday for more new Lionel Racing pre-orders.