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NASCAR Toys

NASCAR merchandising may have, of all sports, the broadest spectrum of products available. NASCAR jackets and caps are regular favorites. T shirts and other line of apparel, even hard hats have been slowly recognized. There has been, recently, NASCAR furniture. And it would be natural that there would be, too, NASCAR toys.

It’s only natural. Cars are after all are big boys’ toys. As the toddlers get older, they substitute their toy cars to the “real thing” to drive like the wind. It seems NASCAR knows this, or they know that getting them early is the best methods in economics. That’s why NASCAR toys exist.

Collectibles are among the fastest selling NASCAR toys, for a reason. They are cool, they are a standard toy that the child would universally accept as toy, and they make excellent collection pieces.

So if you are planning on giving your youngster a gift or even a NASCAR hobby-aficionado, NASCAR toys such as these following should be the best ideas.

Cast & Paint: Krazy Kar Hobby Kit #48 Jimmie Johnson
This is a splendid idea. It makes a nice group activity with your son. Enjoy painting #48 Jimmie Johnson’s 2 racecars, for you and for your son. This kit includes a casting material and a mold, some paint and painbrush, decals to adorn the cars, wheels and several axle mounts, a container of glue, and an educational book. This kit should provide some fun activity. Get it here: www.pitpassdiecast.com

Team Up Tony Stewart Remote Control 1:6 Scale Car
Another excellent idea that should wow your little juniors is the Team Up Tony Stewart Remote Control 1:6 Scale Car. Yes its remote control, that’s why it is highly suggested. Every youngster wants to control something over the distance, an unconventional way of playing. This NASCAR toy features the real thing, Home Depot’s logo on the hood, the number 20 on the side and at the top and the overall color orange of Tony Stewart’s sponsor. It costs $154.99 at the NASCAR store: http://store.nascar.com.

NASCAR Specialty Board Games DVD
Some NASCAR toys are brain developers too. This NASCAR Specialty Board Games DVD is a prime example for brain loads of fun. Emulating the thrills of racing against other players, you can also motivate your young children into “thinking” the best winning method in the competition. This board game is accompanied by a DVD with on screen challenges and a game board that resembles a track. Available are 15 race simulation class and more than 350 DVD challenge. Also from NASCAR store at $29.99.

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Tracks

There are many NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Tracks on different areas where NASCAR holds their races.

Richmond International Raceway – 600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
Its first NASCAR race was in 1953, and its first NASCAR winner is Lee Petty in 1953.  This track encourages speedway style racing allowing drivers to race side-by-side as they position themselves throughout the race.  Considered one of the great racing tracks, this is really ideal for NASCAR fanatics to watch in person.

Dover International Speedway – 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19903
First NASCAR race was on 1969, with Richard Petty as the first winner.  It features a high grip surface ideal for aggressive racing.  The key here is the tires as tire wear in this tracks are very high.

Daytona International Speedway – 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, Fl. 32114: The first NASCAR race on this track was on 1959, with Lee Petty winning the first race.  Known as the Super Bowl of NASCAR, it hosts two NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races each year, which are the most biggest and fastest events of the schedule.  The track uses restrictor plates that require better aerodynamics rather than horsepower out of the racecars.  With this kind of track, and with the slightest of error by any one driver, would cause cars to pileup, making this racing track a challenge for most NASCAR drivers.

Bristol Motor Speedway – 151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN
The first NASCAR race on this track was on 1961.  This is a very exciting track, as it requires drivers to push and shove to gain position over the other.  The high speeds of the racecars under these circumstances make for a great show.

Lowes Motor Speedway – 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027
The first NASCAR race was held on 1960, with Joe Lee Johnston wining the first race.  This track has hosted memorable legendary races.  It also hosts the NEXTEL All-Star race, which effectively delivers racing thrills that any NASCAR fanatic would want to experience.

There are actually many more NASCAR NEXTEL Cup tracks and the above are just a few.  There is the Michigan International Speedway that offers wide racetracks.  There is the Watkins Glen International, which is one of only two in the NASCAR NEXTEL cup schedule where drivers have to turn right in the course. One, which is considered by most as too tough to handle because of the egg shape tracks and its narrow straights, is the Darlington Raceway.  Each of these provide for different levels of excitement in car racing, as different racing & driving strategies are required to conquer each of these NASCAR NEXTEL Cup tracks.