{"product_id":"whit-bazemore-2002-speed-racer-pontiac-firebird-funny-car-1-24-nhra-diecast","title":"Whit Bazemore 2002 Speed Racer Pontiac Firebird Funny Car 1:24 – NHRA Diecast","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eWhit Bazemore Speed Racer 2002 Pontiac Firebird Funny Car 1:24 Diecast – Racing Champions NHRA Collectible\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eWhen Whit Bazemore rolled into the beams, subtle wasn’t part of the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eOne 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e20+ NHRA Funny Car national event wins\u003c\/strong\u003e and multiple top championship finishes, he became one of the few drivers who consistently challenged the dominant teams of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eIn 2002, driving the \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eSpeed Racer Pontiac Firebird Funny Car\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e2002 Whit Bazemore Speed Racer Pontiac Firebird 1:24 diecast\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eRacing Champions\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures that crossover era when entertainment and horsepower collided under the lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003ePre-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eDriver: Whit Bazemore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eCar: 2002 Speed Racer Pontiac Firebird Funny Car\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eScale: 1:24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eManufacturer: Racing Champions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eSeries: NHRA Funny Car\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eEdition: Speed Racer Special Livery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eCondition: Pre-Owned – Great Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eCategory: NHRA Funny Car Diecast \u0026amp; Drag Racing Memorabilia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eAt Revelry1, we don’t just sell diecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eWe preserve the eras when personality hit the throttle wide open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revelry1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51848835662125,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/0048\/4653\/files\/wbsr-1.jpg?v=1772221250","url":"https:\/\/revelry1.com\/products\/whit-bazemore-2002-speed-racer-pontiac-firebird-funny-car-1-24-nhra-diecast","provider":"Revelry1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}