As anticipation builds for the upcoming 2024 INDYCAR season, fans are in for a treat with the announcement of a new trading card series through a three-year partnership between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards. Set to debut on March 1, this collaboration aims to enhance the race weekend experience by offering a wide range of collectibles, contests, and giveaways.
Dubbed the INDYCAR Collection by Parkside, the trading cards will be available to fans at race events, retail stores, and online platforms. Parkside Cards plans to captivate fans with various initiatives, including redemption cards that offer the chance to win signed memorabilia, as well as a thrilling contest with a grand prize trip to the legendary Indy 500.
Parkside Cards, known for its successful card collections for the US Women’s National Soccer Team and the National Women’s Soccer League, is expanding its portfolio by venturing into motorsports with this exciting partnership. The INDYCAR Collection Hobby boxes, priced at $88.99 plus shipping, will contain 20 packs, each containing eight cards, guaranteeing two autographed cards in every box. For retail purchases, the hanger packs will feature 25 cards, with an autographed card included in every 18th pack.
One unique aspect of this trading card collection is the inclusion of relic cards, which will contain actual pieces of brick from the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This tangible link to the racing history will undoubtedly add a special touch to fans’ collections. The base set of the INDYCAR Collection will consist of 162 cards, complemented by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set, as well as thematic inserts like Race Events, Pit Pass, and Indy NXT. With autographs from 27 different drivers available, the series also features special Blue, Black, and 1/1 Gold parallels that will make the cards even more sought after by collectors.
Mark Miles, President and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., expressed his excitement about the partnership and acknowledged the significance of trading cards as a means for fans to connect with their favorite sports stars. He believes that the new INDYCAR card series will provide fans with a dynamic and interactive way to engage with the personalities and talents of the sport.
Pre-sales for the highly anticipated 2024 INDYCAR trading card boxes have already begun, coinciding with the racing season’s upcoming kickoff on March 10 in St. Petersburg, FL. This venture between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards is set to be a game-changer for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike. With its fresh and interactive approach, the INDYCAR trading card series promises to offer a thrilling way for fans to celebrate the exhilarating world of INDYCAR racing.
