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Harvick’s No. 29 throwback is Lionel’s top-selling diecast of 2023
Last year, Ross Chastain’s wall-ride car was the top-selling diecast for Lionel. Kevin Harvick, who announced his retirement from NASCAR Cup Series, had a memorable tribute during the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He drove the No. 29 car, the number he used for most of his Cup career, and ran the iconic white and red scheme from his first career victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2001. Harvick thanked the fans for making the No. 29 North Wilkesboro throwback diecast the top-selling diecast for Lionel. He will transition to the role of commentator next year. Other notable diecasts include Erik Jones’ Guns N’ Roses Chevrolet Camaro and Dale Earnhardt’s 25th anniversary Daytona 500 win Chevrolet Monte Carlo.