{"product_id":"christen-powell-1997-royal-purple-top-fuel-dragster-1-24-1-of-2-500-nhra-diecast","title":"Christen Powell 1997 Royal Purple Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 – 1 of 2,500 NHRA Diecast","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eChristen Powell Royal Purple 1997 Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 Diecast – 1 of 2,500 Action \/ Lionel ARC NHRA Collectible\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eChristen Powell didn’t just compete in Top Fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eShe made history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eDriving the \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eRoyal Purple Top Fuel Dragster\u003c\/strong\u003e in the late 1990s, Powell became one of the standout female competitors in nitro racing. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, she earned her first NHRA Top Fuel national event victory at the Auto Club Finals in Pomona — becoming one of the few women to win in the sport’s premier class and solidifying her place in drag racing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eHer win wasn’t just symbolic — it came in one of the toughest eras Top Fuel had ever seen, against stacked fields of seasoned veterans. Powell’s smooth driving style, focus under pressure, and ability to go rounds made her a respected competitor in the nitro ranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eRoyal Purple livery\u003c\/strong\u003e became instantly recognizable during that season, representing performance, precision, and breakthrough achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e1997 Christen Powell Royal Purple Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 diecast\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eAction \/ Lionel ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e and limited to just \u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e1 of 2,500 made\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures that milestone season in detailed form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003ePre-owned and in great condition, this low-production piece is a meaningful addition for collectors who appreciate historic wins, trailblazing drivers, and late-’90s Top Fuel competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eDriver: Christen Powell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eCar: 1997 Royal Purple Top Fuel Dragster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eScale: 1:24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eManufacturer: Action \/ Lionel ARC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eProduction: Limited to 2,500 Produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eSeries: NHRA Top Fuel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eCondition: Pre-Owned – Great Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eCategory: NHRA Top Fuel Dragster Diecast \u0026amp; Drag Racing Memorabilia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eFor collectors who understand the significance of breakthrough moments in Top Fuel history, Christen Powell’s 1997 Royal Purple dragster represents both performance and progress in the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eAt Revelry1, we don’t just sell diecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eWe preserve the wins that moved drag racing forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revelry1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51848847589677,"sku":null,"price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/0048\/4653\/files\/cprp-1.jpg?v=1772222675","url":"https:\/\/revelry1.com\/products\/christen-powell-1997-royal-purple-top-fuel-dragster-1-24-1-of-2-500-nhra-diecast","provider":"Revelry1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}