{"product_id":"kenny-bernstein-bud-king-1997-top-fuel-dragster-1-24-1-of-9-008-action-lionel-nhra-diecast","title":"Kenny Bernstein Bud King 1997 Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 – 1 of 9,008 Action\/Lionel NHRA Diecast","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eKenny Bernstein Bud King 1997 Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 Diecast – 1 of 9,008 Action \/ Lionel ARC NHRA Collectible\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eWhen you talk about nitro legends, Kenny Bernstein’s name is never far from the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eKnown as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e“King of Speed,”\u003c\/strong\u003e Bernstein built one of the most influential careers in NHRA history. A six-time NHRA World Champion — three in Funny Car and three in Top Fuel — he became the first driver to officially break the \u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e300 mph barrier in 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, changing the perception of what Top Fuel dragsters could achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eBy 1997, Bernstein was piloting the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eBud King Top Fuel Dragster\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying the unmistakable Budweiser red down the strip during one of the sport’s most competitive eras. The late-’90s Top Fuel field was stacked with heavy hitters, and Bernstein remained a consistent force — qualifying strong, running deep into eliminations, and continuing to anchor Bud King Racing as both driver and team leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eThe Bud King dragster represented more than just horsepower — it symbolized the professionalism and marketing savvy that helped elevate NHRA into the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e1997 Kenny Bernstein Bud King Top Fuel Dragster 1:24 diecast\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eAction \/ Lionel ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e and limited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e1 of 9,008 made\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures that championship-caliber machine in detailed form. The long, sleek nitro chassis and bold Bud King livery make this a standout display piece for any Top Fuel collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ePre-owned and in good condition, this diecast is a strong addition for fans of nitro legends and late-’90s NHRA competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eDriver: Kenny Bernstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eNickname: “King of Speed”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eCar: 1997 Bud King Top Fuel Dragster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eScale: 1:24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eManufacturer: Action \/ Lionel ARC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eProduction: Limited to 9,008 Produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eSeries: NHRA Top Fuel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eCondition: Pre-Owned – Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eCategory: NHRA Top Fuel Dragster Diecast \u0026amp; Memorabilia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eFor collectors who remember the Bud King dragster staging under the lights — and for fans who respect the pioneers who pushed Top Fuel into the 300-mph era — this piece represents a defining chapter in NHRA history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eAt Revelry1, we don’t just sell diecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eWe preserve the legends who made nitro unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revelry1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51841365901613,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/0048\/4653\/files\/kb-4.jpg?v=1771885253","url":"https:\/\/revelry1.com\/products\/kenny-bernstein-bud-king-1997-top-fuel-dragster-1-24-1-of-9-008-action-lionel-nhra-diecast","provider":"Revelry1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}