Racers include the iconic Lightning McQueen and vehicles inspired by NASCAR Stars
Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Austin Dillon, Joey Logano and Bubba Wallace
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 15, 2024) – 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 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.”
Each die-cast is sold separately and all products are only available at Walmart.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.
About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Brave,” “Inside Out,” “Coco” and “Turning Red.” Its movies and technology have won 40 Academy Awards® and the films have grossed more than $15 billion at the worldwide box office. “Inside Out 2,” Pixar’s 28th feature, is currently in theaters.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox ®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.
