This diecast reflects the #48 SeaWorld Shamu paint scheme Jimmie Johnson drove in the Pepsi 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday July 1, 2006. Johnson started the race in 9th position and finished 32nd. Tony Stewart, who led 86 laps, passed fan favorite Boris Said to take the lead with 3 laps remaining. Stewart led the final 3 laps of the race to earn the victory in his Home Depot Chevy for Joe Gibbs Racing. According to reports, Shamu was not able to attend the race, but watched on TV.