NASCAR Collector to air live from memorabilia show

CONCORD, N.C. -- Motorsports Authentics and Sirius announced Tuesday that NASCAR Collector will air live on May 17 from the inaugural NASCAR Collector Memorabilia Show in Concord, N.C. NASCAR Collector airs from 7-9 a.m. ET Saturdays exclusively on Sirius NASCAR Radio, Channel 128.

The NASCAR Collector Memorabilia Show presented by the Racing Collectables Club of America, which will take place at the Embassy Suites on Speedway Boulevard prior to the Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway, will bring collectors from all across the country together to buy, sell, trade and display everything from die-cast and trading cards to sheet metal and race-worn tires.

All-Star Race

SPEED will again broadcast the Sprint Showdown and All-Star Race. Tune in at 7 p.m. ET on May 17 to watch rivals race for $1 million -- and the fireworks!

• All-Star coverage

The day-long event, which is open to the public and members of the RCCA, will include driver autograph sessions, NASCAR celebrity Q&As and collectable expert panel discussions. NASCAR Collector hosts Mike Storms, Buzz McKim, Tim Trout and Howard Hitchcock, aka Dr. Die-cast, will be on site to highlight some of the memorabilia and provide value insight for listeners around the country.

SPEED, which will broadcast the All-Star Race on May 17, will air a version of NASCAR Collector from 8-9 a.m. ET. SPEED television personality Bob Dillner will host the show, which will include pre-recorded feature segments and portions of the live radio program.

"The fans' response to the NASCAR Collector property has been overwhelming," said Mark Dyer, president and CEO of Motorsports Authentics. "MRN and Sirius Satellite Radio have done a great job cultivating the collectors' passion and we believe this memorabilia show and SPEED's involvement will only enhance the loyalty of this great hobby of motorsports collecting."

For more information about the inaugural NASCAR Collector Memorabilia Show, or to print a complimentary ticket to the event, log on to goracing.com or rccamembers.com.

NASCAR Collector debuted Aug. 25, 2007, on Sirius providing NASCAR racing expertise, collectable information and value insight. Listeners are encouraged to call in and talk about his or her favorite die-cast or NASCAR souvenir. With 24 percent of NASCAR fans purchasing collectables, this show continues to be the ultimate avenue for fans to tell their favorite stories, share their beloved treasures and learn about new limited edition merchandise and collectable lines, their release dates and the retail outlets where these concepts can become a collectable.