Whit Bazemore Speed Racer 2002 Pontiac Firebird Funny Car 1:24 Diecast – Racing Champions NHRA Collectible

When Whit Bazemore rolled into the beams, subtle wasn’t part of the plan.

One of the fiercest competitors of the late ’90s and early 2000s, Bazemore built his reputation as a hard-charging Funny Car driver capable of taking down the sport’s biggest names. With 20+ NHRA Funny Car national event wins and multiple top championship finishes, he became one of the few drivers who consistently challenged the dominant teams of the era.

In 2002, driving the Speed Racer Pontiac Firebird Funny Car, Whit combined nitro intensity with pop-culture flair. The Speed Racer theme — inspired by the iconic racing franchise — brought a bold, animated energy to the NHRA circuit. It was one of those liveries that fans remembered instantly: colorful, aggressive, and perfectly matched to Bazemore’s all-in driving style.

The early 2000s Funny Car field was stacked and ultra-competitive, and Bazemore remained a constant threat on race day, using sharp reaction times and fearless runs to keep pressure on championship contenders.

This 2002 Whit Bazemore Speed Racer Pontiac Firebird 1:24 diecast, produced by Racing Champions, captures that crossover era when entertainment and horsepower collided under the lights.

Pre-owned and in great condition, this piece is a standout for collectors who appreciate personality-driven Funny Cars and one of the sport’s most intense competitors.

Product Details

• Driver: Whit Bazemore

• Car: 2002 Speed Racer Pontiac Firebird Funny Car

• Scale: 1:24

• Manufacturer: Racing Champions

• Series: NHRA Funny Car

• Edition: Speed Racer Special Livery

• Condition: Pre-Owned – Great Condition

• Category: NHRA Funny Car Diecast & Drag Racing Memorabilia

For collectors who remember when Funny Cars weren’t just fast — they were loud, colorful, and unforgettable — the Speed Racer Firebird represents peak early-2000s nitro energy.

At Revelry1, we don’t just sell diecast.

We preserve the eras when personality hit the throttle wide open.