[Quality88]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dale Earnhardt and Johnny Cash on Thursday were honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as two of the greatest American icons ever. Meant to perpetuate the legacies of both men, "The Man in Black" program provides music fans and race supporters the ultimate historical crossroad between country music and NASCAR.
A black No. 3 racecar with Earnhardt's famous paint scheme was unveiled with Cash and Earnhardt's names and likenesses on the sides and hood of the car. The "Man in Black" car, the first in a multi-year series that will perpetuate the legacy of Earnhardt by teaming him up with other iconic American personalities, puts one of the most influential American musicians on the hood of the car of NASCAR's most respected driver of all-time.
Earnhardt is remembered by fans for his highly aggressive driving style and down-to-earth, blue-collar personality. Known throughout his career as The Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt also was synonymous with the color black earning him the nickname once reserved for Cash -- The Man in Black.
A Grammy Award-winning country singer/songwriter, Cash is widely considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of country music's most beloved personalities. Cash, known for his deep, distinctive voice, rugged persona, intimidating personality and dark clothing, has drawn a lot of comparisons to Earnhardt during the course of the last several decades. Cash was always known, and is remembered today, as a rugged, tough, no nonsense icon -- very similar to how Earnhardt's fans remember the seven-time Cup Series champion.

NASCAR.COM - 'Man in Black' pays tribute to two American legends - Jun 5, 2008

[Robertdjr]

Well...at least it's not a COT...


And imagine that! Lots of merchandise to go along with the diecast...

Go Racing

[Phils20]

It sickens me to see Earnhardts name, and Johny Cash's name as well, prostituted in this fashion.

[Robertdjr]

Apparently, this is just the first in a series of diecast they're gonna release....

"In 2008, in an effort to celebrate the legacy of Dale Earnhardt among his millions of fans and introduce the man known as “The Intimidator” to millions of new NASCAR fans, Motorsports Authentics is launching a two year program pairing NASCAR’s most famous driver with other rugged enduring legends from the entertainment world. By featuring singers, songwriters, actors and other icons on the hood of Earnhardt’s famous No. 3 Goodwrench Chevrolet, NASCAR’s fans old and new can remember and learn respectively what the “Man in Black” was all about. In addition to a personal connection, Dale also shares iconic characteristics with the legends that will be featured on the cars throughout this series."

The next two will be:

October 2008:
Dale Earnhardt John Wayne Horse Power Man In Black Chevy Monte Carlo Diecast

December 2008:
Dale Earnhardt Elvis Presley American Original Man In Black Chevy Monte Carlo Diecast

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Bottom line with all of these diecast models is:

$

[WestCoast]

I'm thinking someone is in need of funds...but in hindsight it's good to keep the legend alive.
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Teresa Earnhardt, C.E.O. of D.E.I.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by WestCoast

I'm thinking someone is in need of funds...but in hindsight it's good to keep the legend alive.
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Teresa Earnhardt, C.E.O. of D.E.I.

It's good to keep a legend alive when it teaches the younger generation, not when it's to earn a profit. JMO