Recalling Earnhardt's reaction upon hearing the terms, he exclaimed, "You foolish Yankee! What in the world? I [Earnhardt] have to fork over a million bucks upfront? No way, that's not happening."
While initially entertained by the idea, having to pay a substantial sum of $1 million in advance did not sit well with Dale Earnhardt. Despite Mattes' persistent efforts to persuade "The Intimidator," his attempts proved fruitless.
In search of a way out, Mattes subsequently approached Revell Monogram for potential alternatives.
