Whit Bazemore Smokin Joes 1996 Mustang Funny Car 1:24 – NHRA Action Diecast 1 of 4008

Whit Bazemore Smokin’ Joe’s 1996 Ford Mustang Funny Car 1:24 Diecast – NHRA Action RCCA Collectible

Some racers grow up behind the wheel.

Whit Bazemore started behind the camera.

Before becoming one of the most recognizable drivers in NHRA Funny Car, Bazemore spent his early years at the track as a photographer, capturing the very machines he would one day drive. That unique path into the sport makes his story one of the most compelling in drag racing history.

By 1996, Bazemore had made the leap into the nitro ranks, driving the unforgettable Smokin’ Joe’s Ford Mustang Funny Car—a car that quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its bold look and presence on the track. The mid-1990s Funny Car era was stacked with talent, and Bazemore proved he belonged, battling some of the toughest competitors in the sport.

Over time, Bazemore would go on to earn multiple NHRA national event victories and become a consistent contender in the Funny Car class, eventually finishing runner-up in the NHRA Funny Car championship in 2003, one of the strongest seasons of his career.

The Smokin’ Joe’s Mustang represents a time when Funny Car racing was booming—with big sponsors, packed grandstands, and drivers with personality. Bazemore’s journey from photographer to nitro driver made him one of the most relatable and respected figures in the pits.

This Whit Bazemore Smokin’ Joe’s 1996 Ford Mustang Funny Car 1:24 diecast, produced by Action / Lionel RCCA, is a limited edition collectible with just 1 of 4,008 produced.

Pre-owned and in great condition, this piece is a standout for collectors who appreciate unique driver stories and one of the most iconic Funny Cars of the 1990s.

At Revelry1, we don’t just sell diecast.

We celebrate the stories that make drag racing unforgettable.

Product Details

• Driver: Whit Bazemore

• Car: Smokin’ Joe’s Ford Mustang Funny Car

• Year Represented: 1996

• Class: NHRA Funny Car

• Scale: 1:24

• Manufacturer: Action / Lionel RCCA

• Production: Limited Edition – 1 of 4,008 Produced

• Condition: Pre-Owned – Great Condition

• Category: NHRA Funny Car Diecast & Drag Racing Memorabilia