Pre-Order - #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr All Star 1/24 HOTO Diecast Car 2008 Chevy Impala Action Platinum Series:: #88 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. All-Star 1/24 Race Date: May 17th, 2008 – NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Dale Earnhardt Jr in his No. 88 National Guard will be driving a special Citizen Soldier paint scheme in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. This special monochromatic paint scheme features an all black and silver design with a hint of red and only a few contingency logos in full color. 3 Doors Down dedicated a song they wrote for National Guard Citizen-Soldiers; NG Soldiers are "Citizen" in time of peace - "Soldiers" in time of need. Brad Arnold, lead singer from 3DD, lives in Jackson, Mississippi and during Hurricane Katrina saw first hand how the 50,000 activated National Guard Soldiers were providing disaster relief by saving lives and providing medical care. This helped inspire him to write the song "Citizen-Soldier" as a tribute to these local "Hometown Heroes" :: Action Platinum Series is a 1:24-scale limited edition collectible that includes over 100 total parts. With a die-cast body and chassis, this sleek replica's authenticity is evident. Key features also include: hood and trunk open, manufacturer-specific engine detail, accurate header contour and simulated exhaust openings. Each 1:24-scale die-cast will also contain a DIN, visible through the back window, for registration. Limited production quantities will be determined for each car to heighten its future value and featured on the packaging is a silver sticker with 1 of XXXX. Each die-cast is packaged in a custom printed box.