Top 10 NASCAR diecasts of 2021

Here are the most sold diecasts of the 2021 NASCAR season featuring a surprise winner

They tell me Christmas is just around the corner. Personally, as a new resident of Southern Florida who also lacks a Christmas tree, I can’t tell.

But, are you looking for last minute gift ideas from the avid NASCAR fan in your life, here’s a good start.

Lionel is a popular maker of NASCAR diecasts. Every year, they release a list of the most popular toy cars throughout the season.

This year, four drivers compile the Top 10: Kevin Havick, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace.

This year’s list is slightly more varied than previous years. In 2020, Elliott grabbed 8 of the top 10 spots available. This year, his diecast domination grab just 4 spots but he remains the most used name on the list.

Related: Top 10 NASCAR diecasts of 2020

Take a look at the top 10 NASCAR diecasts from the 2021 season below…

#10

Bubba Wallace, Kurt Busch, Christopher Bell - Talladega Superspeedway - NASCAR Cup Series
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 04: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald’s Toyota, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2021 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Driver: Bubba Wallace #23

Car: McDonald’s Toyota Talladega win

Info: Bubba Wallace drove to his first career victory at Talladega Superspeedway in 2021. The rain fell as Wallace was leading. The race never resumed after attempts to dry the track. Wallace was declared the winner.

Link: Bubba Wallace Diecast

Related: Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin react to NASCAR fans saying win was fixed


#9

Chase Elliott - Alan Kulwicki throwback - Darlington Raceway
Hendrick Motorsports #9 HOOTERS Chevrolet

Driver: Chase Elliott #9

Car: Hooters Chevrolet throwback from Darlington

Info: Every year Darlington hosts a throwback race which brings paint schemes of old back to the track. Chase Elliott and Hooters threw it back to the days of Alan Kulwicki who drove the No. 7 Hooters car in the 90’s.

Link: Chase Elliott Diecast


#8

Kyle Larson in victory lane at Las Vegas Motor Speedway - NASCAR Cup Series
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 07, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Driver: Kyle Larson #5

Car: HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Las Vegas Motor win

Info: Kyle Larson was suspended by NASCAR in 2020 following a slut used during an online race. Within days, he was fired by Chip Ganassi Racing. Larson returned to the dirt tracks and began a pure domination tour. He returned to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021. In his fourth race with his new #5 team, Larson drove to victory lane at LVMS.

Link: Kyle Larson Diecast

Related: Kyle Larson’s win in a Ricky Hendrick paint scheme is emotional for Rick Hendrick


#7

Chase Elliott leads Circuit of the Americas - COTA - NASCAR Cup Series
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MAY 23: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Llumar Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Driver: Chase Elliott #9

Car: Llumar Chevrolet COTA win

Info: For the first time, NASCAR visited the Circuit of the Americas. The track saw torrential rain throughout the race. Hard crashes were a result of poor visibility. In the end, Chase Elliott stood at the top of the podium, winning the first race on the Texas road course.

Link: Chase Elliott Diecast

Related: Kevin Harvick knocks NASCAR rain racing after COTA crash (Video)


#6

Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick - Bristol Motor Speedway - NASCAR Cup Series
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 18: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Subway Delivery Ford, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Hooters Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 18, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

Driver: Chase Elliott #9

Car: Hooters Chevrolet “night owl”

Info: The car is a reverse scheme of the typical Hooters paint scheme. It features a matte black base which is rarely seen on Hendrick Motorsports machines due to the Axalta partnership. The car was used during the altercation with Kevin Harvick at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Link: Chase Elliott Diecast

Related: NASCAR drivers Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick feud at Bristol (Video)


#5

Dale Earnhardt Jr - Richmond Raceway - NASCAR Xfinity Series
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #8 Unilever United For America Chevrolet, Sam Mayer, driver of the #99 QPS Employment Group Chevrolet, Patrick Emerling, driver of the #23 Spirit Snorkeling Chevrolet, and Matt Mills, driver of the #5 J.F. Electric Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway on September 11, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Driver: Dale Earnhardt Jr. #8

Car: United for America Chevrolet Richmond Xfinity race

Info: Dale Earnhardt Jr is a retired NASCAR Cup Series driver. However, he still runs 1-race at year in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for his JR Motorsports team.

Link: Dale Earnhardt Diecast

Related: Dale Earnhardt Jr to race Richmond Raceway with tribute paint scheme


#4

Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr - Phoenix Raceway - NASCAR Cup Series
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Driver: Kyle Larson #5

Car: HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Championship Phoenix win

Info: Kyle Larson won 10 races in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. That included the championship race where he won his first career title.

Link: Kyle Larson Diecast

Related: Kyle Larson reacts to comments from Tony Stewart after NASCAR title win


#3

Chase Elliott - Charlotte Roval - NASCAR Cup Series
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 10: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 10, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

Driver: Chase Elliott #9

Car: NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

Info: Chase Elliott won two races and finished 4th in the series standings. The Most Popular Driver used the NAPA paint scheme more than any other in 2021.

Link: Chase Elliott Diecast

Related: Chase Elliott broke an 11-year streak set by Kyle Busch


#2

Kyle Larson wins Phoenix Raceway - NASCAR Cup Series
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Driver: Kyle Larson #5

Car: HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Champion edition

Info: This is the paint scheme that Kyle Larson won the championship with. Lionel removed the roof number and added the NASCAR Cup Series champion logo to the roof.

Link: Kyle Larson Diecast

Related: Rick Hendrick took a chance on 2021 NASCAR champion Kyle Larson


#1

Kevin Harvick - Grave Digger 4 paint scheme - NASCAR Cup Series
Kevin Harvick – Grave Digger 4 paint scheme – NASCAR Cup Series

Driver: Kevin Harvick #4

Car: Grave Digger Ford from Nashville

Info: The car was a father’s day gift to Kevin Harvick from his son Keelan. The family regularly watches Monster Trucks together. Keelan came up with the idea then Hendrick Motorsports got in touch with the Grave Digger team to bring a Monster Truck livery to the world of NASCAR.

Link: Kevin Harvick Diecast

Related: Kevin Harvick surprised by Grave Digger NASCAR paint scheme (Video)

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