{"product_id":"connie-kalitta-1997-american-international-top-fuel-dragster-1-24-1-of-1-500-nhra-diecast","title":"Connie Kalitta 1997 American International Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 – 1 of 1,500 NHRA Diecast","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eConnie Kalitta American International 1997 Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 Diecast – 1 of 1,500 MAC Tools Edition NHRA Collectible\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eBefore dynasties were built…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eConnie Kalitta was already laying the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eKnown as \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e“The Bounty Hunter,”\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalitta is one of the true pioneers of modern Top Fuel drag racing. With multiple NHRA national event victories dating back to the 1960s, he became one of the sport’s most respected drivers before transitioning into one of its most influential team owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eBy 1997, driving the \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eAmerican International \/ MAC Tools Top Fuel Dragster\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kalitta represented both legacy and leadership. Even as newer generations rose through the ranks, Connie remained competitive — proving that experience and determination still mattered in a class pushing past 300 mph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eBeyond his driving accomplishments, Kalitta’s impact on NHRA is immeasurable. Through \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eKalitta Motorsports\u003c\/strong\u003e, he paved the way for championship-caliber drivers including Doug Kalitta, Scott Kalitta, and many others who would carry the Kalitta name to national prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e1997 Connie Kalitta American International Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 diecast\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eAction \/ Lionel ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e and limited to just \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e1 of 1,500 made\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a low-production tribute to one of nitro’s true architects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003ePre-owned and in great condition, this piece represents not just a car — but a legacy that helped shape modern NHRA Top Fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eDriver: Connie “The Bounty Hunter” Kalitta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eCar: 1997 American International \/ MAC Tools Top Fuel Dragster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eScale: 1:24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eManufacturer: Action \/ Lionel ARC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eProduction: Limited Edition – 1 of 1,500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eSeries: NHRA Top Fuel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eCondition: Pre-Owned – Great Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2036\"\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=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eFor collectors who understand where modern nitro came from, Connie Kalitta represents leadership, longevity, and the blueprint for championship racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eAt Revelry1, we don’t just sell diecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eWe honor the pioneers who built the sport from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revelry1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51848840085805,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/0048\/4653\/files\/ck-1.jpg?v=1772222012","url":"https:\/\/revelry1.com\/products\/connie-kalitta-1997-american-international-top-fuel-dragster-1-24-1-of-1-500-nhra-diecast","provider":"Revelry1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}