This diecast reflects the #3 Coca-Cola paint scheme Dale Earnhardt Sr drove in the Motegi Thunder Special race at Twin Ring Motegi Speedway, Motegi City, Japan on Sunday November 22, 1998. Earnhardt started the race in 15th position, led one lap, and finished in 8th place. For the sencond year in a row, Mike Skinner won the race, leading a race-high 94 laps, including that final 62 laps. Jeff Gordon finished in 2nd place.