Many collectors aim to have every produced diecast of their favorite driver, and depending on who that driver is, that can be either an extremely pricey or relatively inexpensive proposition. So, who is the expensive driver to collect in 2025 for both 1/24 and 1/64 scale diecasts? And, who was the cheapest among Cup drivers?

Assume a collector only wanted to purchase standard models (no special finishes). That includes a charge of $80 for a clean diecast ($86.50 for foil numbers), $90 for a Raced Win/Raced Version ($96.50 for foil numbers), and $11.75 for 1/64 scales ($13 for foil numbers). We’ll also assume that all diecasts that are currently still in the preorder phase are produced.

One factor to consider is the range of the schemes they ran, and if all, most or just some of them were offered. For instance, Tyler Reddick ran a bevy of schemes in 2025, though only five have been officially produced, four are in the preorder stage and Reddick did not win this season. As such, it would cost approximately $720 to collect all his 2025 1/24 cars and $106 for 1/64s.

Denny Hamlin, meanwhile, ran less schemes, but had six wins throughout 2025. Assuming the three current preorders are produced, that would be seven “clean” diecasts and six Raced versions, totaling $1,100 to collect all 2025 1/24s.

As such, making collectors dish out a lot of dough for their driver is a combination of plenty of schemes that are all produced and winning several races. That is why the most expensive driver to collect in 2025 was Chase Elliott.

Elliott ran 11 schemes in 2025, and all have been officially produced. Additionally, the Hendrick Motorsports driver collected three wins, at The Clash, the second Atlanta race and Kansas. These 14 cars don’t include Elliott’s “wild card” 2025 Elliott diecast, the Raced Version of Elliott’s 2015 NAPA first Cup Series start that was announced for preorders in October. As a raced version, this adds $90 if collecting 1/24s and $11.75 for 1/64s.

Collecting all of Elliott’s 2025 1/24 standard diecasts costs $1,240 and $176 for all his 1/64 scale 2025 cars (including the 2015 first-start release).

However, if it were not for several DNPs, the most expensive driver to collect in 2025 would have been Connor Zilisch.

With his 10 Xfinity wins, four “clean” Xfinity cars (two of which DNP’d in 1/64 scale), and his Trackhouse Racing Red Bull No. 87, Zilisch’s 2025 total comes to over $1,050 for 1/24s. Notably, several “clean” Zilisch schemes were DNPs including his Roto-Rooter, Axalta, Weathertech throwback and Registix rides. If these had been produced, Zilisch, at least in 1/24-scale, would have been the most expensive driver to collect in 2025.

Some other drivers near or across the $1,000 mark include Christopher Bell (seven clean versions, six wins), Shane van Gisbergen (six clean versions, five wins), Ross Chastain (12 clean versions, one win), William Byron (10 clean versions, three wins) and Ryan Blaney (seven clean versions, four wins). Also included is Kyle Larson, who in 2025 totaled five clean diecasts, three wins, one championship commemorating car, one Raced Version (Phoenix), one Truck Series win and two Xfinity Series wins.

On the other end of the scale, as it relates to full-time Cup Series drivers, who was the cheapest driver to collect in 2025?

That figurative award goes to Justin Haley and Cole Custer, though it’s not one their fans will appreciate. Only one 2025 Justin Haley car was offered, his Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 7 run in the Clash, and that DNP’d. Haley ran 12 other schemes throughout the regular season, but none were offered. As such, the cost to collect Haley’s 2025 rides was $0, or quite a heavy bill for those who pay to have customs built. It’s a similar story for Cole Custer fans. Only Custer’s Haastooling.com scheme was offered this year, and it did not meet the Minimum Order Quantity. None of his other seven schemes were offered.

Other potential “cheap” drivers to collect in 2025 include Riley Herbst, who will only have his SunnyD ride from this season produced. Herbst’s Chumba Casino was also offered but DNP’d. Zane Smith’s Aaron’s and Speedy Cash rides DNP’d, and only his Benebone scheme is available for preorders. Erik Jones’ STP/Dollar Tree Toyota is the only No. 43 2025 car available.

AJ Allmendinger’s Big Sipz (only offered in 1/24 scale) and Black’s Tires cars are still in the preorder phase. Ty Gibbs’ SAIA diecast was produced, along with his In-Season Challenge Raced Version, and his Sonic/Grillo’s offer is, as of this writing, available to preorder. Cody Ware’s Arby’s 1/24 was produced in 1/64 only, and his Arrowhead Brass ride is still up for preorders.