Pit Pass Network presents
PPN Fan of the Month
September 2023
PPN is proud to present our next Fan of the Month! Meet Chip Wilson, our September 2023 Fan of the Month. We found Chip on Twitter (now X) where his extensive collection of NASCAR memorabilia caught the eye. (Take a look at the video and you’ll see what I mean.)
I'm just a tad bit of a stewart fan!#OldGoatSwagSweepstakes https://t.co/Ngs8YrPD69 pic.twitter.com/TnODsUuOeY
— Chip Wilson (@chip28018) August 4, 2023
As you take a look at some of the photos Chip provided, I challenge you to name something he doesn’t have. It’s absolutely amazing to see what all he’s been able to collect over the years. Chip is definitely a Tony Stewart fan & he’s got the collection to back it up.
Like all great race fans, Chip follows us on our social media accounts. Make sure you follow us, too! We’re practically everywhere.
Read on to learn more about September’s Fan of the Month.
How long have you been a NASCAR fan and what got you into it?
Ever since I was very, very little. My parents claim that due to an old Ricky Rudd Tide commercial, my first words were “Wicky Wugg” (Ricky Rudd). I always loved collecting the little 1:64 diecast and since my grandmother worked at Kmart, she always bought them for me.
Who is your favorite current NASCAR driver and why?
Ryan Blaney. [See if you can spot something in these photos that’s Ryan Blaney-related but isn’t a diecast.]
Who is your favorite retired NASCAR driver and why?
Tony Stewart.
What is your all-time favorite NASCAR moment or race?
Probably the 2011 Homestead race where Tony won the race and the championship.
Is there a unique story behind a piece of memorabilia that you own?
My Tony Stewart sheet metal. A friend of mine won it in a contest and swore he didn’t have room so he said “you keep it for me.”
What is your favorite piece in your collection? Why is it your favorite?
I love collecting prototype diecast of Tony Stewart. I am lucky enough to own the 2011 Homestead win prototype diecast.
About how many items are in your collection?
3500ish
What is one item that you really want to add to your collection?
The next diecast that comes out.
Thanks for sharing your collection with us, Chip! I loved looking at the photos you sent and picking out details. Every time I look, I see something I missed the last time I looked.
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I’d pay for a tour. This is great.
I couldn’t tell you how many times I watched the video and kept seeing something new each time! This is an amazing collection.