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To commemorate his first laps with Hendrick Motorsports, Earnhardt sported a throwback No. 5 All-Star Racing Chevrolet during the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series testing at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Earnhardts Impala SS featured a red and white paint scheme identical to the first car campaigned by team owner Rick Hendrick in Cup-level competition. Then known as All-Star Racing, Hendrick Motorsports fielded the car with driver Geoff Bodine in 1984. Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports: "It is really exciting for me because that car got it all started. This was totally Dales idea. He loves the older stuff -- the history -- and he wanted to paint it up like our first car with All-Star Racing and City Chevrolet on it amd it brings back some old memories, and I am just honored that he wanted to do it. I cannot wait to see that car on the track." His dad (Dale Earnhardt Sr.) was one of the guys we talked to about driving the car, so it will be pretty special to see the Earnhardt name on the roof. Dale Earnhardt Jr: "It is a great-looking car. It is old school, and man I love old-school paint schemes." This is a replica of Ricks very first car. It is even got City Chevrolet on it.
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- 2008 1:24 scale Hood Open
- Limited edition (subject to change)
- Die-cast body and chassis
- Serial numbered (DIN)
- Manufacturer specific engine detail
- Opening hood with detailed compartment
- Movable wheels with Goodyear logos
- Designed with tampo-printed graphics and high-quality paint
- Detailed interior and suspension
- Approximately 8.5 inches long
- Decorated in the team colors
- Officially licensed NASCAR product
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