Authenticated: The Die-cast Collector’s Podcast from Lionel Racing

We kick off the 2023 season of the “Authenticated” podcast airs on location from Daytona Beach, Florida as the Lionel Racing team chats about the 2023 DAYTONA 500 weekend. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. picked up a dramatic victory that came in the longest DAYTONA 500 in history. It was an exciting weekend all around in Daytona, as our team recaps the NASCAR Cup Series events, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and a barnburner of a NASCAR Xfinity Series event. Plus, we discuss all the fun we had during Daytona week and more about all the exciting die-cast plans we have for the 2023 season and beyond. 

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," hosts Matt Kentfield, Alex Pohlman, Karleen Marginean, and Michelle Fannin recap NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway. We celebrate the champions and discuss the must-have die-cast to come out of Championship weekend. A long list of Fresh Paint die-cast are reviewed, plus we give NASCAR Authentics fans and collectors some news about current and future waves that will be coming to mass retailers soon.

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," hosts Matt Kentfield, Alex Pohlman, and Karleen Marginean discuss the Playoff excitement from all three NASCAR national series races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. We discuss who we think will battle for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series championship after this weekend's races at Martinsville. Plus, for all the NASCAR Authentics fans and collectors, we give a Wave 4 update and a preview of some of the cars that will be in this highly anticipated wave of 1:64-scale die-cast. We also some fun giveaways that we'll have at the track this weekend at Martinsville, plus some more cool giveaways to come on our social media channels

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," hosts Matt Kentfield, Alex Pohlman, and Karleen Marginean discuss the wild weekend that was in Talladega and all the news to come out of the exciting NASCAR Playoff action for all three NASCAR national series. Plus, we look ahead to Charlotte Motor Speedway's ROVAL weekend. Along with the race event in Charlotte, Lionel Racing is celebrating Fan Appreciation Week at the Lionel Store at Concord Mills, where there are great discounts going on all race week long. Plus, learn more about a special RCCA Member event taking place at the Lionel Store on Friday before on-track action at the track kicks off. We have a NASCAR Authentics giveaway winner to announce, plus we have a lot more fun throughout the show! 

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," discuss all the drama and excitement surrounding the final race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 at Bristol. Who's still in? Who's out? Who will continue on through the Playoffs to race for the title? We give an update on our championship picks, plus we discuss some exciting NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series wins – and die-cast – from the Bristol weekend. We also preview a bunch of new die-cast releases, plus we peel back the curtain and give you some behind-the-scenes answers to your questions in our #AskLionelRacing segment. Plus, NASCAR Authentics fans have a way to win a special prize through this week's episode.  

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," discuss all the drama and excitement surrounding the final race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 at Bristol. Who's still in? Who's out? Who will continue on through the Playoffs to race for the title? We give an update on our championship picks, plus we discuss some exciting NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series wins – and die-cast – from the Bristol weekend. We also preview a bunch of new die-cast releases, plus we peel back the curtain and give you some behind-the-scenes answers to your questions in our #AskLionelRacing segment. Plus, NASCAR Authentics fans have a way to win a special prize through this week's episode. 

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," we take a deep dive into all the craziness that went down in Daytona, including the final push towards the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Our team of hosts gives our championship predictions ahead of the start of the Playoffs at Darlington. Thanks to some great submissions using #AskLionelRacing on social media, we've got a bunch of answers to some of your questions about our die-cast and the processes that go into making them. 

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," we debut an all-new segment to the show called, “Ask Lionel Racing.” If you've got questions that require more detail than can fit in 180 characters on Twitter, we can address them at length here on “Authenticated.” Just use #AskLionelRacing and we'll address more on future episodes. This time, we answer some questions about receiving paint schemes, race win processes, and some background details on our 1:64-scale die-cast. Plus, this week's show features a spirited discussion about the action at Indianapolis, some exciting new die-cast from drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and more!

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," we recap all the drama from a tense and action-packed weekend in New Hampshire. Plus, did you know lobsters have feelings? Well, we delve into that, plus let fans know of the latest die-cast releases as part of our "Fresh Paint" segment. For all you NASCAR Authentics fans, we've got some "bonus" news for you to check out with some new 1:64-scale die-cast coming to stores very soon!

This week on an all-new episode of "Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, we focus on all the new and exciting things going on at Lionel Racing during the early summer months. We give some updates on getting new die-cast in stock and at the track for customers to enjoy. Plus, we dish out some news and a little preview into NASCAR Authentics Wave 2 for 2022. With the Wave 2 preview, we also give fans a chance to win some exciting die-cast, including perhaps the entire wave of 1:64-scale die-cast. Check out the full episode now to find out how!

On this week's episode of "Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, we preview what's sure to be an exciting Lionel Racing Poker Run, which takes place May 26 and 27. We've partnered with a few NASCAR teams to provide a lot of fun and some incredible prizes. So, if you're headed to Charlotte for the Memorial Day race weekend, be sure to play and win! Also on this episode, we recap the NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas, preview the Charlotte race weekend, spotlight our latest die-cast releases, and lots more!

To celebrate the kickoff of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway, we chat with NASCAR driver Ryan Preece about his throwback Truck for Darlington and lots more about his career and his 2022 season to date. We also recap all the excitement from the Dover Motor Speedway, where Chase Elliott and Josh Berry picked up popular, and confetti-filled, victories that are sure to make for must-have race win die-cast from Lionel Racing. We also preview all the awesome throwback die-cast available ahead of the Darlington race and have a lot more fun throughout the show!

On this week's episode of "Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, we chat with NASCAR driver Noah Gragson about his exciting new sponsorship from Wendy's, his thoughts on his 2022 season to date, his all-new signature Frosty flavor, and a lot more. Plus we announce the grand prize winner of our NASCAR Authentics Wave 13 giveaway. We also discuss all the action from the Bristol dirt, preview the weekend ahead at Talladega, and spotlight a bunch of new and exciting die-cast offerings. 

"Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, is giving NASCAR Authentics fans a chance to win 2021 Wave 13 in this episode of our podcast! This week we reveal, officially this time after our April Fool's Day  prank, NASCAR Authentics 2021 Wave 13. Plus, fans have the chance to win the entire wave, including the Liquid Color Chase Piece, by sharing this episode on social media and tagging a friend who would like to win! Also in this week's show we recap all the Martinsville action, showcase some of our "Fresh Paint" die-cast, and preview the hot dogs and short track action to come at Martinsville. 

"Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, is back on schedule with an all-new episode that catches NASCAR fans up on all the latest news both on the track and in die-cast. We tell you about some of our latest releases in "Fresh Paint," plus we hold a roundtable discussion and our thoughts on the NASCAR season to date. Plus, we give you a little insider info on some cool things coming in the world of NASCAR Authentics.

Authenticated from Lionel Racing is the source for die-cast, news, information and more to fuel your racing passion.

Authenticated from Lionel Racing is the source for die-cast, news, information and more to fuel your racing passion.

Authenticated from Lionel Racing is the source for die-cast, news, information and more to fuel your racing passion.

Authenticated from Lionel Racing is the source for die-cast, news, information and more to fuel your racing passion.

On this week's episode of "Authenticated," we sit down with "The King," Richard Petty, on the release of the raced-win version die-cast of the No. 43 Pontiac that he took to Victory Lane for his 200th career win at Daytona. Also, we announce the winners of a recent #AuthenticatedFan giveaway and get a visit from "Die-cast Santa," who will be making some fans' holiday wishes come true. 

It's a special "Championship Roundtable" edition of "Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing. Our Lionel Racing team members recap all the excitement of NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway and celebrate the three first-time NASCAR Champions crowned after three dramatic season-ending races. We also debut some new Lionel Racing “Fresh Paint” die-cast offerings, plus we're offering up LionelRacing.com gift cards with a social media giveaway using #AuthenticatedFan on Twitter and Instagram.

On this week's episode of "Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, we recap all the short track action from Martinsville and take a look at what is sure to be an exciting championship weekend ahead at Phoenix. Plus, NASCAR Authentics fans will be excited about two all-new product offerings. We officially unveil NASCAR Authentics Wave 8 for 2021, plus we introduce an all-new four-pack of NASCAR Authentics 1:64-scale die-cast, all in Liquid Color finish, that can only be ordered online through Walmart. We give a look at some "Fresh Paint" and share our “Last Lap Moments” of the week that was in NASCAR and die-cast collecting

On this week's episode of "Authenticated," the Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, we talk about all the drama in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff event at Texas and preview what's sure to be a wild weekend in Kansas. We also talk to Thomas DeBoyace about the 30th Anniversary of RCCA, his history of the company dating back to when Dale Earnhardt ran the place, and lots more. Plus, we give a look at some "Fresh Paint" and share some NASCAR Authentics news.

Three first-time series winners highlighted the Talladega NASCAR race weekend and all three races provided a whole lot to talk about this week on “Authenticated.” Between Bubba Wallace's NASCAR Cup Series rain-shortened win, Brandon Brown's win coming in the dark, and Tate Fogleman crashing across the finish line, all three races provided a ton of memorable moments. In this episode, we also sit down for a chat with Roush Fenway Racing driver Chris Buescher to discuss his 2021 season, his thoughts on the Next Gen car and changes within his race team for 2022, and his appreciation for die-cast collectors and fans.

Months of planning, strategizing, and creation has led Lionel Racing to officially launch two new endeavors for NASCAR die-cast collectors. The official launch episode of “Authenticated” combines the excitement from a wild Bristol race weekend with the first looks at the 2022 NASCAR Next Gen die-cast from Lionel Racing. To bring the Next Gen die-cast to life, we sit down with Lionel Racing CEO Howard Hitchcock to discuss everything that went into all facets of creating the Next Gen die-cast and lots more. Plus, in the “Fresh Paint” segment, we discuss everything that our art and production teams will be doing to create the most authentic die-cast replica of AJ Allmendinger's beat-up, but winning, NASCAR Xfinity Series car from Bristol.

Martin Truex Jr. and the Joe Gibbs Racing team continued showing their Playoff power with a strong showing at Richmond Raceway. We recap all the on-track excitement from the Richmond race, as well as honor all of the tributes both on the track and off on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We also discuss some of the “Fresh Paint” die-cast schemes now available for order and preview all the excitement sure to come at Bristol.

This week on “Authenticated,” we recap a wild NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale at Daytona, where the winning car was covered in confetti and will make for one heck of a Lionel Racing raced-win die-cast! We also preview some of the latest paint schemes available in die-cast form, plus we give our championship picks now that the Playoff field is set.

On this episode of Authenticated: The Die-cast Collector's Podcast from Lionel Racing, we preview all the action at Michigan as the push for the Playoffs nears the finish line. We also introduce a “Fresh Paint” segment featuring all the latest die-cast releases, plus lots more die-cast news, information, and fun!

The maiden voyage for the Authenticated: The Die-cast Collector's Podcast introduces the future of the all-new show from Lionel Racing. We recap the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, introduce a number of new die-cast releases, preview the Indianapolis race weekend and give some insight into future episodes of Authenticated.