The year started with great news for Front Row Motorsports as Horizon Hobby, the world leader in remote control products, confirmed their return to Garage #34. Through the new agreement, the company also announced its intention to hire Michael McDowell as a season partner. At the time, the veteran was very enthusiastic about the importance of the partnership, pointing out that Horizon Hobby’s interesting range of products will definitely satisfy both children and adults.
Fast forward to this weekend, Horizon Hobby announced some exciting news for NASCAR fans. However, when Michael’s McDowell dream became a reality, the community was confused about his inclusion in the new product line.
Horizon Hobby and NASCAR join hands to let fans get behind the wheel of their favorite stock cars!
Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern revealed the exciting news to fans on Insider, writing, “@NASCAR has signed a new licensing agreement with @Horizon_Hobby for its $180 Hobby RC car. Currently and Pre-orders will be available around September. This line also includes colors.” Plans for Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr., Michael McDowell and others. ” Compared to other “toy” cars, NASCAR and Horizon Hobby want to make sure the $180 price tag is fully justified. So once fans know that their collection is fully adjustable, interchangeable with other engines and parts, and even repairable, their RC cars will take flight on their own.
According to the official website, this 1:12 scale RC car is race-ready and can reach speeds of 20 miles per hour. Additionally, the car can charge in under an hour and race continuously for 20 minutes. To promote the new product, Horizon Hobby unveiled a variety of paint finishes in a short video of X.
The leading RC manufacturer shared: “Get behind the wheel of @LosiRC @NASCAR RC racing car! Get driving. Vote for him.” Run the race. Pre-order now at your local hobby retailer
http://horizonhobby.cc/nascar – Click the link for all the details! The lineup included some of the most decorated NASCAR drivers of the current generation. However, Michael McDowell stood out here as a sore spot for many fans.
When compared to other driver liveries available, McDowell joins Larson, Busch, Elliott, Blaney, and Truex Jr. as the only drivers yet to win a Cup championship. Naturally, this prompted many fans to point out on Reddit.
The NASCAR community is confused with Michael McDowell’s presence amidst Cup champions
Among the liveries released for the Horizon Hobby NASCAR collection, the No. 5 HMS driven by Kyle Larson quickly became a favorite. Other fans were also excited about Kyle Busch’s participation. But what many couldn’t understand was whether including Michael McDowell was the best idea when most of the collection was made up of Cup winners.
Many users discount the relationship between Front Row Motorsports and Horizon Hobby. “I have nothing against Michael McDowell, but his name seems out of place compared to the other names. Some have suggested that McDowell’s relationship with his sponsors is the only reason he ended up in that situation. ” another user pointed out. “Honestly, I’m surprised that McDowell is an option even though they sponsor them.”
[Adam Stern] NASCAR has signed a new licensing agreement with Horizon Hobby for a $180 hobby RC car, which is available for pre-order now and is expected to ship around September. The line features colors from Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr., and Michael McDowell. byu/US_Highway15 inNASCAR
But that wasn’t all. This fan felt it necessary to emphasize that McDowell lost sales due to intense competition. After all, wouldn’t fans want to see the champion paint too? a user shared on his Reddit. “Poor McDowell. This will definitely be the worst selling item and it deserves better. ”
Fortunately for FRM veterans, some astute fans pointed out why the #34 Horizon Hobby livery is so special. One Redditor revealed, “Everyone was amazed at him when McDowell literally won the race with this exact plan. Others joined in to defend McDowell’s participation.” Compared to other options, one fan felt that McDowell was the clear winner. “If I had to buy, out of all the other options, I would probably buy McDowell’s model.”
After seeing how divided the NASCAR community is over Horizon Hobby and NASCAR’s new announcement, are you planning on pre-ordering right away?
