Nascar celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 1998.
Yes there were/are several. The results of a google search reveals at least three, starting in 1998. There are a couple related to specific drivers, so it might be interesting to have a specific collection of NASCAR Barbies.
Multiple Barbie - 1998 was released on: USA: 1998
As of Nov. 6, 2009, it was selling on Amazon for $29.95
The first Holiday Barbie Doll was made and released in 1988. The 1988 Holiday Barbie Doll is considered to be the first "Collectible Barbie". These dolls rapidly started being sold as soon as they were released.
Jeff Gordon won the Nascar Winston Cup Series championship in 1998.
The Secret Life of Barbie - 1998 TV was released on: USA: 11 June 1998
The Anniversary Waltz - 1998 was released on: USA: 15 October 1998 (TV premiere)
The cast of Barbie Riding Club - 1998 includes: Sylvia Villagran as Teresa
The 1998 Nascar Winston Cup Rookie of the Year was the late Kenny Irwin Jr.
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Oh Baby - 1998 Anniversary 1-12 was released on: USA: 1 December 1998 USA: 8 December 1998