By Bob Ellis

This is the first car in a multi-year series that will continue the legacy of Dale Earnhardt by teaming him up with other iconic American personalities like Johnny Cash.

“The Man in Black” car with Earnhardt’s famous paint scheme was unveiled Thursday with Cash and Earnhardt’s names and likenesses on the sides and hood of the car.

“My dad and Johnny Cash were both known for their intimidating demeanor and rugged and tough persona,” Earnhardt’s daughter, Taylor, said. “Both are known as ‘The Man in Black’ and this program really brings them together for the first time to celebrate the lives and careers of these two great American icons. This racecar is the first with dad’s image and I know that he would think that it’s pretty cool to share a ride with Johnny Cash.” - RCRracing.com

As far as I’m concerned this is nothing more then a money grab as evident below;

“Motorsports Authentics, through its Action Racing Collectables die-cast brand, will be offering a collectible version of the limited edition No. 3 Dale Earnhardt/Johnny Cash car. Pre-orders are being taken on goracing.com, nascar.com and at Motorsports Authentics authorized dealers nationwide. Chase Authentics, the authentic trackside apparel of NASCAR, will also offer Cash and Earnhardt fans an opportunity to express their love of both men through an array of apparel items such as hats, t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts.” - RCRracing.com

… and …

“In addition to Thursday’s unveiling and special guitar presentation from Sam Bass, it was announced today that QVC will go live from Nashville on Friday night with its “For Race Fans Only” show. Set to air from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. EST live from the Musicians Hall of Fame, “For Race Fans Only” will celebrate the “Man in Black” program and give Cash and Earnhardt fans around the world a unique opportunity to see this historic convergence of NASCAR and Country Music.” - RCRracing.com

Where are the proceeds going? To the Dale Earnhardt Foundation? I don’t know, it does not say in the article.

If the proceeds were going to charity I might be more inclined to make a purchase, but as it stands right now, there is no way I am going to buy one of these ‘collectibles’. This certainly is the “Cash Car” all right.

I’m a die-hard Dale Earnhardt fan, not a mindless Earnhardt merchandise zealot who will buy anything because it has Dale Earnhardt’s name, image, number, etc. on it somewhere.

Bob blogs at NASCAR Ranting and Raving

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