If Stenhouse Jr. or Bayne Wins The Daytona 500, One NASCAR Fan Wins $100,000

$100,000 Giveaway Kicks Off New Partnership for
Lionel NASCAR Collectables, Stenhouse and Bayne

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2012) – When the green flag drops at the Daytona 500, more than bragging rights will be on the line for drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Trevor Bayne.

If either Stenhouse or Bayne wins The Great American Race, Lionel NASCAR Collectables (LNC) – The Official Die-Cast of NASCAR –  and the Racing Collectables Club of America (RCCA) will give $100,000 to a lucky fan as part of the company’s “Ultimate Ricky vs. Trevor: Duel at Daytona” contest.

Bayne and Stenhouse announced the contest tonight on Performance Racing Network’s “Up to Speed” broadcast where they also announced they will be brand ambassadors for LNC and RCCA in 2012.

“We’re thrilled that Ricky and Trevor have partnered with us this year to be brand ambassadors for Lionel NASCAR Collectables and RCCA – our popular die-cast collectors club,” said LNC Vice President Howard Hitchcock. “And we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off our partnership with these two incredible drivers than by giving fans a shot at a huge payday.”

"I am excited about the ‘Ultimate Ricky vs. Trevor: Duel at Daytona’ challenge that LNC and RCCA put together for the Daytona 500. It would be amazing to not only win my first Daytona 500, but also win a $100,000 for a lucky fan,” said Stenhouse. “I am honored to be Lionel and RCCA's brand ambassador and looking forward to a great partnership with them."

Bayne, the 2011 Daytona 500 winner, is also excited about the contest.

"I am honored to be a part of this great fan promotion with RCCA and Lionel NASCAR Collectables," said Bayne. "I truly believe these types of programs are designed for the true fans that drive our sport. I would love nothing more than to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with a lucky fan."

To enter the “Ultimate Ricky vs. Trevor: Duel at Daytona,” fans can log on to www.duelatdaytona.com.

LNC and RCCA will also be bringing a surprise special guest to the pre-Daytona 500 Tweetup at 9 a.m., Sunday, February 26.

- Courtesy of Lionel NASCAR Collectables