As Lightning McQueen in Disney-Pixar’s Cars says, “Ka-Chow!” Disney and NASCAR announced today the release of a new Disney-Pixar Cars/NASCAR co-branded playset and six newly designed die-cast racers from Mattel. The new Disney-Pixar Cars/NASCAR Lane Change Race Playset from Mattel is a 2.5-foot track set modeled after Los Angeles Raceway — a venue from the first Cars film. The newly designed die-cast racers from Mattel combine the worlds of Disney-Pixar Cars and NASCAR for a fun twist on these illustrious brands.
Each vehicle is designed in 1:55 scale and features a NASCAR-inspired design, metallic die-cast body and rolling wheels. Every vehicle comes with a matching pit-stop barrier for racing fun and a thrilling display.
In addition to Lightning McQueen, fans can look for die-casts inspired by real NASCAR stars:
— Ryan “Inside” Laney (Ryan Blaney, Driver of the No. 12 Ford for Team Penske)
— GoGo Logano (Joey Logano, Driver of the No. 22 Ford for Team Penske)
— William Byrev (William Byron, Driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports)
— Carstin “Ace” Dillon (Austin Dillon, Driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing)
— Bubba Wheelhouse (Bubba Wallace, Driver of the No. 23 Toyota for 23XI Racing)
Fans will recognize Blaney’s and Wallace’s characters from their roles in the Cars 3 film.
“NASCAR’s continued collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s beloved Cars franchise provides incredible opportunities to engage the next generation of race fans and introduce them to real NASCAR stars in a fun, familiar way,” said Megan Malayter, managing director of licensing and consumer products at NASCAR. “It’s great to have an industry leader like Mattel bringing this line to life and knowing that fans will be treated to a quality play experience, which can be such a powerful contributor to future fandom.”
With no batteries needed, this track playset with a cranking booster allows kids and fans alike to launch the racers across the track to try to take the lead! It includes two of the racers, Lightning McQueen and Carstin “Ace” Dillon, and even connects with other “Cars” playsets.
“Cars” fans can now shop the full Disney and Pixar’s Cars NASCAR Diecast Vehicles and Lane Change Race Playset. The die-cast cars will be sold individually, and they and the set will be sold exclusively at Walmart for $29.97 each.
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