Atlantis AMCM7528, Don Prudhomme "The Snake" Rear Engine Dragster. 1:24 Scale

Don Prudhomme "The Snake" AA Fuel Rear Engine Rail Dragster, 1:24 Scale

AMCM7528 - Atlantis Models

Build a drag racing legend with the 1:24 Don “The Snake” Prudhomme Rear Engine Dragster plastic model kit from Atlantis Models. Produced from the fantastic Monogram tooling, this highly detailed kit celebrates one of the most recognisable names in NHRA history and one of the most exciting eras of Top Fuel drag racing.

This 1:24 scale kit is packed with display-worthy detail, including a fully detailed engine, one-piece chassis frame, removable body panels, roll cage, seated driver, filigree steering linkage, rear wing, and a standing crew figure. It also includes a starting “Christmas Tree” drag racing light, chrome-plated trim parts, vinyl tires, ignition wires, fuel lines, oil lines, and colourful decals with sponsor logos and authentic Snake graphics.

When complete, the model measures approximately 10.25 inches long, making it an impressive addition to any drag racing, muscle car, or vintage Monogram model collection. With 101 parts, this kit offers a fun and rewarding building experience for modellers who enjoy detailed automotive kits and classic racing subjects.

Don “The Snake” Prudhomme is one of the most important figures in drag racing history, with a career spanning decades as both a championship driver and successful team owner. This Atlantis release lets builders recreate a classic Prudhomme rear engine dragster with the look, attitude, and nostalgia that made “The Snake” a motorsports icon.

Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, a true legend of the sport, concluded his 47th year in drag racing when he retired in 2009. He spent 32 seasons behind the wheel as one of the sports elite drivers followed by 15 seasons as a successful team owner.

He began his career crewing for TV Tommy Ivo but by the age of 20, he scored his 1st professional victory in a dragster. In 1965 he was the first to win both the Winter nationals and U.S. Nationals in the same season. He moved from Top fuel to Funny Cars in 1973 and won his 1st Nationals.

In 1975 he was first to break the 6 second mark. He went on to set the NHRA Funny Car World Record in 1980, a record he would re-set 2 more times ending in 1988 with a time of 5.305 seconds. Prudhomme did not stop re-writing the NHRA record books despite leaving his role as a driver to become a multi-car team owner.

He was inducted into both the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

Model Kit Features:

• 1/25 scale, skill 2, paint, and cement required
• Fully detailed blown Hemi engine
• Removable body panels
• Detailed roll cage and filligree steering assembly
• Ignition wires and fuel lines
• Includes Christmas Tree Starting Line model
• Driver figure included - helmet and flame proof suited.
• Track official figure included
• Colourful sponsor decals including Snake logos
• Gleaming chrome plated parts
• Classic decal scheme not issued since 1973
• Vinyl tyres
  
• 101 parts
• Completed model 260mm long

Skill Level 2, ages 10 and up.

Paint and glue are required to complete this model (not included).