No. 12 Menards / Dutch Boy 2023 Ford Mustang · Lionel Racing
DCCE Registry Record 000002 documents the Lionel Racing diecast family created for Ryan Blaney’s clean No. 12 Menards / Dutch Boy 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion presentation, with six currently documented 1:24 ARC and RCCA Elite releases.
A concise identification of the physical collectible, the vehicle or event it represents, and why it matters.
Released for the 2024 collector market, this Lionel Racing championship family reproduces Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Menards / Dutch Boy 2023 Ford Mustang in a clean commemorative presentation. DCCE currently documents six 1:24 releases across the ARC and RCCA Elite product lines: standard, autographed standard, Elite, Color Chrome, Stealth, and autographed Stealth.
Released in 2024, this 1:24 scale diecast was produced by Lionel Racing to commemorate Ryan Blaney's first NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2023. DCCE currently documents 6 versions.
This Registry Record covers the clean championship commemorative presentation. The materially different Phoenix raced championship car belongs in a separate future Registry Record. Liquid Color, Galaxy Color, and Raw releases are not included because no governed source has yet confirmed those finishes for this clean presentation.
Manufacturer
Lionel Racing
Scale
1:24
Documented versions
6
Product lines
Action Racing Collectables (ARC) and RCCA Elite
Production quantities documented
4 of 6 versions
#
Version
Product line
Product number
Finish
Autograph
Body configuration
Window configuration
Production
DIN
Evidence
1
ARC standard championship release
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
C122323MENRBCHA
Standard
Not autographed
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
1,908
Not yet documented
Supported
2
ARC autographed standard championship release
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
C122323MENRBCAA
Standard
Autographed
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
288
Not yet documented
Supported
3
RCCA Elite standard championship release
RCCA Elite
C122322MENRBCHA
Standard
Not autographed
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
Serialized
Supported
4
ARC Color Chrome championship release
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
C122323MENRBCHCL
Color Chrome
Not autographed
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
276
Not yet documented
Supported
5
ARC Stealth championship release
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
Not yet documented
Stealth
Not autographed
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
Supported
6
ARC autographed Stealth championship release
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
C122323MENRBCBLA
Stealth
Autographed
Not yet documented
Not yet documented
250
Not yet documented
Supported
THE STORY
The season, the achievement, and the legacy.
A deeper account of the season, the defining achievement, and how it became part of diecast history.
Blaney entered 2023 seeking to convert years of playoff consistency into a championship run. His victory in the 2023 Coca-Cola 600↗ ended a 59-race winless streak, secured his playoff position, and gave the No. 12 team a foundation for the postseason.
The championship campaign accelerated during the playoffs. Blaney won at Talladega in the Round of 12 and then controlled the Round of 8 finale at Martinsville, leading 145 of 500 laps to earn his first Championship 4 appearance. NASCAR’s 2023 season review↗ identifies Martinsville as the decisive victory that sent the No. 12 Ford to Phoenix with the title in reach.
At Phoenix Raceway, Blaney finished second behind Ross Chastain and ahead of the other Championship 4 contenders, securing the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship↗. He completed the 36-race season with three victories, eight top-five finishes, and 18 top-ten finishes, giving Team Penske its fourth NASCAR Cup Series drivers’ championship.
Lionel Racing translated the title-winning season into a multi-version championship family. ARC carried the standard, autographed, Color Chrome, and Stealth releases, while RCCA Elite supplied the premium 1:24 version. Keeping those product lines separate from the manufacturer—and keeping the clean commemorative car separate from the Phoenix raced version—makes the release family understandable to collectors.
HISTORICAL TIMELINE
Key dates in the vehicle, victory, diecast release, and permanent record.
Vehicle year, event date, collectible release, and Registry milestones are recorded separately and presented in chronological order.
Exact date
Historical event
Blaney wins the Coca-Cola 600
The crown-jewel victory ends a 59-race winless streak and secures the No. 12 team's playoff position.
Dealer records list the standard 1:24 ARC release with estimated availability on April 29, 2024.
supported
Exact date
Collectible release
Autographed championship releases documented
Dealer records list the standard-finish and Stealth autographed 1:24 releases with July 11 availability.
supported
Exact date
Registry milestone
DCCE Registry Record created
RR-000002 becomes the first new Permanent Record produced from the reusable DCCE template.
verified
Exact date
Registry milestone
Version presentation standardized
DCCE limits this Permanent Record to 1:24 releases, applies a stable version order, and standardizes production, DIN, packaging, and physical-construction fields.
verified
THE CONNECTIONS
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Identity, production, and documented release details.
Each field follows the same collector-facing structure: a precise label, the documented value, its evidence status, and an explanation when the distinction matters.
Historical identity
The represented vehicle, event, date, venue, and historical importance.
Represented vehicle2023 Ford MustangSupported
The model year identifies the represented race car and championship season.
Historical significanceRyan Blaney's first NASCAR Cup Series championshipVerified
Diecast identity
The manufacturer, product number, scale, and collectible release year.
Diecast manufacturerLionel RacingVerified
ARC and RCCA Elite are recorded as product lines, not separate modern manufacturers.
Collectible release year2024Supported
Dealer records show availability dates from April through July 2024.
Versions & production
Documented finishes, edition quantities, and version-specific distinctions.
Documented versions6Supported
The census covers 1:24 releases of the clean championship commemorative presentation only.
Production census1,908 standard; 288 autographed standard; 276 Color Chrome; 250 autographed StealthSupported
Production quantities remain open for the non-autographed Stealth and RCCA Elite releases.
Additional documentation
Other collector-facing facts documented by the Registry.
Championship season2023 NASCAR Cup SeriesVerifiedChampionship-clinching raceNASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix RacewayVerifiedTeamTeam PenskeVerifiedPrimary paint-scheme partnersMenards and Dutch BoySupportedDocumented product linesAction Racing Collectables (ARC) and RCCA EliteSupportedDocumented scale1:24VerifiedRelease-family boundaryClean championship commemorative presentationVerified
The Phoenix raced championship version is materially different and is excluded from this record.
Documented versions
Every 1:24 release uses the same governed field order so collectors can compare versions without guessing what a missing field means.
VERSION 1 OF 6DCCE-RV-000033
Supported
ARC standard championship release
Release identity
Product number
C122323MENRBCHA
Manufacturer
Lionel Racing
Product line
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
Scale
1:24
Finish
Standard
Autograph status
Not autographed
Release year
2024
Edition information
Production quantity
1,908 produced
Production evidence
Supported
Supported
DIN serialization
Not yet documented
DIN location
Not yet documented
Edition type
Limited production edition
Exclusivity
General release
Physical construction
HoodOpens
Supported
TrunkNot yet documented
Under research
Roof flapsFunctional
Supported
SteeringNot yet documented
Under research
SuspensionNot yet documented
Under research
Window netNot yet documented
Under research
Seat beltsNot yet documented
Under research
Body configurationNot yet documented
Under research
Window configurationNot yet documented
Under research
ChassisComposite
Supported
BodyDie-cast metal
Supported
TiresNot yet documented
Under research
WheelsNot yet documented
Under research
Packaging & identifiers
Packaging
Ryan Blaney 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion display box with black presentation base
Certificate of authenticity
Not yet documented
Evidence & distinguishing notes
Version evidence status
Supported
Supported
Core ARC release used as the baseline for comparing the special-finish and autographed versions.
VERSION 2 OF 6DCCE-RV-000035
Supported
ARC autographed standard championship release
Release identity
Product number
C122323MENRBCAA
Manufacturer
Lionel Racing
Product line
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
Scale
1:24
Finish
Standard
Autograph status
Autographed
Release year
2024
Edition information
Production quantity
288 produced
Production evidence
Supported
Supported
DIN serialization
Not yet documented
DIN location
Not yet documented
Edition type
Limited autographed edition
Exclusivity
General release
Physical construction
HoodOpens
Supported
TrunkNot yet documented
Under research
Roof flapsFunctional
Supported
SteeringNot yet documented
Under research
SuspensionNot yet documented
Under research
Window netNot yet documented
Under research
Seat beltsNot yet documented
Under research
Body configurationNot yet documented
Under research
Window configurationNot yet documented
Under research
ChassisComposite
Supported
BodyDie-cast metal
Supported
TiresNot yet documented
Under research
WheelsNot yet documented
Under research
Packaging & identifiers
Packaging
Autographed championship retail presentation
Certificate of authenticity
Not yet documented
Evidence & distinguishing notes
Version evidence status
Supported
Supported
Ryan Blaney autograph distinguishes this release from the non-autographed ARC standard version.
VERSION 3 OF 6DCCE-RV-000038
Supported
RCCA Elite standard championship release
Release identity
Product number
C122322MENRBCHA
Manufacturer
Lionel Racing
Product line
RCCA Elite
Scale
1:24
Finish
Standard
Autograph status
Not autographed
Release year
2024
Edition information
Production quantity
Not yet documented
Production evidence
Under research
Under research
DIN serialization
Serialized
DIN location
Not yet documented
Edition type
Individually numbered premium edition
Exclusivity
General release
Physical construction
HoodOpens
Supported
TrunkOpens
Supported
Roof flapsFunctional
Supported
SteeringNot yet documented
Under research
SuspensionNot yet documented
Under research
Window netNot yet documented
Under research
Seat beltsNot yet documented
Under research
Body configurationNot yet documented
Under research
Window configurationNot yet documented
Under research
ChassisDie-cast metal
Supported
BodyDie-cast metal
Supported
TiresNot yet documented
Under research
WheelsNot yet documented
Under research
Packaging & identifiers
Packaging
RCCA Elite collector packaging
Certificate of authenticity
Not yet documented
Evidence & distinguishing notes
Version evidence status
Supported
Supported
Premium RCCA Elite tooling and individually numbered production distinguish this version from the ARC standard release.
Final production quantity remains under research.
VERSION 4 OF 6DCCE-RV-000034
Supported
ARC Color Chrome championship release
Release identity
Product number
C122323MENRBCHCL
Manufacturer
Lionel Racing
Product line
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
Scale
1:24
Finish
Color Chrome
Autograph status
Not autographed
Release year
2024
Edition information
Production quantity
276 produced
Production evidence
Supported
Supported
DIN serialization
Not yet documented
DIN location
Not yet documented
Edition type
Limited special-finish edition
Exclusivity
General release
Physical construction
HoodOpens
Supported
TrunkNot yet documented
Under research
Roof flapsFunctional
Supported
SteeringNot yet documented
Under research
SuspensionNot yet documented
Under research
Window netNot yet documented
Under research
Seat beltsNot yet documented
Under research
Body configurationNot yet documented
Under research
Window configurationNot yet documented
Under research
ChassisComposite
Supported
BodyDie-cast metal
Supported
TiresNot yet documented
Under research
WheelsNot yet documented
Under research
Packaging & identifiers
Packaging
Finish-specific championship retail packaging
Certificate of authenticity
Not yet documented
Evidence & distinguishing notes
Version evidence status
Supported
Supported
Color Chrome body treatment distinguishes this release from the standard-paint ARC version.
VERSION 5 OF 6DCCE-RV-000036
Supported
ARC Stealth championship release
Release identity
Product number
Not yet documented
Manufacturer
Lionel Racing
Product line
Action Racing Collectables (ARC)
Scale
1:24
Finish
Stealth
Autograph status
Not autographed
Release year
2024
Edition information
Production quantity
Not yet documented
Production evidence
Under research
Under research
DIN serialization
Not yet documented
DIN location
Not yet documented
Edition type
Limited special-finish edition
Exclusivity
General release
Physical construction
HoodNot yet documented
Under research
TrunkNot yet documented
Under research
Roof flapsNot yet documented
Under research
SteeringNot yet documented
Under research
SuspensionNot yet documented
Under research
Window netNot yet documented
Under research
Seat beltsNot yet documented
Under research
Body configurationNot yet documented
Under research
Window configurationNot yet documented
Under research
ChassisComposite
Supported
BodyDie-cast metal
Supported
TiresNot yet documented
Under research
WheelsNot yet documented
Under research
Packaging & identifiers
Packaging
Stealth-finish championship retail presentation
Certificate of authenticity
Not yet documented
Evidence & distinguishing notes
Version evidence status
Supported
Supported
Official Lionel Racing preorder material confirms the non-autographed Stealth release.
Product number and final production quantity remain under research.
Research notes for unresolved diecast documentation and archival questions.
open
What are the Lionel SKU and total production quantity for the non-autographed Stealth release?
open
What was the final production quantity for RCCA Elite product C122322MENRBCHA?
open
Do Lionel or dealer records confirm Liquid Color, Galaxy Color, or Raw finishes for the clean championship presentation, rather than the separate Phoenix raced version?
open
Which additional autographed or dual-autographed releases belong to this clean championship family, and what are their exact SKUs and production quantities?
EVIDENCE & SOURCES
The evidence supporting this permanent record.
Sources verify the article's factual claims. The Diecast Archive separately catalogs surviving documents and physical artifacts.
The status, stewardship, and open research behind this record.
This section documents the public editorial state of the permanent record. It does not repeat collectible specifications or the complete source list.
Permanent record IDDCCE-RR-000002
This identifier remains stable through future revisions.
Article statusPublished
The current publication state of this DCCE record.
Current revision1.2
The public editorial revision of this article.
Last reviewedJuly 19, 2026
The most recent governed review recorded by DCCE.
Overall confidenceSupported by multiple sources
Based on source quality, independence, and agreement. Editorial score: 73/100.
Research completenessCore record established
6 documented versions, 11 evidence records, and 4 open research questions.
Editorial stewardship
DCCE Editorial Team
DCCE preserves the permanent record identifier while publishing governed revisions as stronger evidence, corrected facts, or improved documentation become available.
Article maintainer
DCCE Editorial Team
Contributor credit
Evidence and photography contributors are credited with the specific items they supplied.
What are the Lionel SKU and total production quantity for the non-autographed Stealth release?
High priority
What was the final production quantity for RCCA Elite product C122322MENRBCHA?
High priority
Do Lionel or dealer records confirm Liquid Color, Galaxy Color, or Raw finishes for the clean championship presentation, rather than the separate Phoenix raced version?
Medium priority
Which additional autographed or dual-autographed releases belong to this clean championship family, and what are their exact SKUs and production quantities?
Preferred citation
DCCE Editorial Team. “Ryan Blaney — 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion.” Diecast Collectors Catalog & Encyclopedia, DCCE-RR-000002, revision 1.2, updated July 19, 2026.
