Harvick Daytona win spawns collectible gear

Few sporting events are so significant that they actually merit a special line of commemorative merchandise for the victor. The Super Bowl, the World Series, the Stanley Cup, and the Indianapolis 500 are a few examples that come to mind. And, of course, the Great American Race-the Daytona 500.

Over the next few months, a broad selection of Kevin Harvick Daytona 500 Winner souvenirs and collectibles will hit the market. Apparel, die-casts, novelty items, you name it. And the NASCAR.COM SuperStore is already offering these items:

• Chase Authentics Kevin Harvick Daytona 500 Victory Cap: This cap bears Harvick's name and car number, the official Daytona 500 Champion logo, and the date of his victory.

• Chase Authentics Kevin Harvick Daytona 500 Champion T-Shirt: Chase extends its victory theme with a striking t-shirt featuring all original artwork to complement the driver and event-specific logos.

• Mounted Memories Daytona 500 Winner Die-cast Display Case: Display your Kevin Harvick die-cast in this mirror-backed clear acrylic case that features a platform for displaying the winning driver's die-cast car and a laser-engraved lid with the Daytona International Speedway logo and Harvick's replica signature.

• Mounted Memories Daytona 500 Collectible with Piece of Race Used Tire: This awesome collectible is limited to only 320 pieces. It features a glossy 6" x 8" photograph of driver celebrating victory and comes double matted and framed alongside an actual piece of race-winning tire.

• Mounted Memories Daytona 500 Winner with Piece of Race Used Tire & Track: The leading source of authentic race-used memorabilia takes fans even closer to the action with a framed, double matted glossy 8" x 10" celebration photograph of the driver accompanied by a piece of track from the Daytona International Speedway and an actual piece of race-winning tire.

• Mounted Memories Daytona 500 Panoramic Photo w/ Piece of Track: The most poignant aspects of Harvick's triumph are captured in an 8" x 20" panoramic photo, two 6" x 8" photos and an actual piece of the race track. The 22.5" x 26.5" x 2" collectible includes a descriptive plate recounting the event.

• Mounted Memories Daytona 500 Winner Autographed Photo with Race Used Tire: Yet another offering from the MM portfolio-and only 129 of these masterpieces are available. Included in this collectible are a glossy 8" x 10" photo (double matted and framed) alongside Harvick's autograph and a piece of race-winning tire. It also comes with an engraved descriptive plate about the event.

• Mounted Memories Daytona 500 Winner Autographed Collectible with Piece of Race Used Tire: Rounding out MM's selection of Harvick/Daytona 500 memorabilia is this big and bold collectible boasting three glossy 8" x 10" photographs alongside the winning driver's autograph and a swatch of race-winning tire-all punctuated by an engraved descriptive plate summarizing the race.

Expect more merchandise commemorating Kevin Harvick's 2007 Daytona 500 victory to be added almost weekly in the coming months. If you're a Harvick fan, you have to have it. And if you are a die-hard collector, you've seen what vintage Daytona 500 memorabilia is selling for on the internet. Get it now, or in a few years you may be saying, "I wish I had...."