1996 Racing Champions 1/64 scale Jimmy Vasser #12 Target Chip Ganassi Racing
diecast is a significant piece of motorsports memorabilia, commemorating the year Vasser won the CART PPG Indy Car World Series championship.
Diecast History & Features
Championship Significance: Released to coincide with the 1996 season, this model represents the car that launched Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s era of dominance, including four consecutive titles from 1996 to 1999.
Design Details:
Livery: Features the iconic "all red" Target sponsorship livery, which was updated for 1996 to remove secondary Scotch or STP branding.
Wings: The 1996 edition typically featured road course wing configurations.
Packaging: The car was sold in "Premier Edition" packaging and often included a plastic display stand.
Scale Variations: While the 1/64 scale is highly collectible for its size, Racing Champions also produced this car in a larger 1/24 scale for that same year.
Manufacture: Produced in China by Racing Champions, these models are now considered retired/limited edition collectibles.