1940 Ralph Earnhardt Eddleman's Garage 1/24 Diecast Car. A native of Kannapolis, NC, Earnhardt started winning at nearby dirt tracks in the 1950's and he never looked back. In a racing career that spanned more than 20 years, Earnhardt won more than 350 NASCAR races and most importantly, the 1956 NASCAR Sportsman Championship. This is the car that got him there and until now, it has never been offered in diecast form.