| Many a physical object is purchased not only as an | | | | could also be a driving fire that you wish to |
| ornament for the home or work area or for a simple | | | | demonstrate that some drivers have shown. Also, |
| article of clothing. There's a deeper reason beyond | | | | the simple NASCAR name itself declares a niche that |
| mere practicality for many of the various goods that | | | | describes your personality. In essence, NASCAR |
| we bring into our surroundings. This is true as well for | | | | collectibles mean much more than just "stuff". |
| the NASCAR merchandise that many of us have | | | | There are many items that declare your loyalty to |
| collected in the past. How so? | | | | the world of stock car racing or one of its |
| Let me ask you a question. Do you go to a sporting | | | | competitors in particular. There are shirts, jackets, |
| event merely to be a spectator? No, because you go | | | | die-cast, car mats, entry rugs, clocks and dozens of |
| to support a team or individual that you have a level | | | | other examples to choose from. Each of these |
| of passion for. This entity being a team or person | | | | products says something about you. They advertise |
| means something to you and you wish others to | | | | your personal theme to others. You let them know |
| recognize that fact. There's a spirit that is shared | | | | something about you without you saying a word. Is it |
| between you that you most certainly are proud of. | | | | fierce determination? Is it the trait of being a noble |
| It's a channel that describes what you are all about | | | | sportsman? Is it being identified with a proven |
| to the world around you. | | | | winner? |
| NASCAR merchandise fits into this description. There | | | | It's your call and no one else's. Let NASCAR |
| are certain drivers whose characteristics you wish to | | | | merchandise tell the world what is important to you. |
| emulate and be reminded of. For instance, the cool, | | | | Let your personal domain or manner of attire send |
| calm and collected demeanor of some drivers may | | | | both a reminder to you and a message to others |
| be something that you have or wish to have. There | | | | what you are all about! |