As the 2024 INDYCAR season approaches, fans of the open-wheel racing circuit have something extra special to look forward to. INDYCAR has partnered with Parkside Cards to launch a brand-new series of trading cards, promising to bring fans closer to the action and enhance the overall race weekend experience.
The collaboration, known as the INDYCAR Collection by Parkside, is set to launch on March 1. Fans will be able to access the trading cards at race events, in retail stores, and online. Parkside Cards has planned various initiatives to engage fans, including contests, giveaways, and the opportunity to win autographed memorabilia.
One of the highlights of the INDYCAR Collection by Parkside is the redemption cards for signed memorabilia. Fans will have the chance to win autographed items from their favorite drivers. Additionally, the partnership will host a contest with a grand prize trip to the iconic Indy 500, giving fans the opportunity to experience one of the most legendary races in person.
Parkside Cards, known for its card collections for the US Women’s National Soccer Team and the National Women’s Soccer League, is expanding its portfolio with this exciting motorsport partnership. The INDYCAR Collection Hobby boxes will be priced at $88.99 plus shipping and will contain 20 packs with eight cards each. Each box will guarantee two autographed cards. For retail buyers, hanger packs will be available, featuring 25 cards with an autographed card included in every 18th pack.
One unique offering within the collection is relic cards. These special cards will contain actual brick pieces from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, adding a tangible piece of racing history to fans’ collections. The base set will include 162 cards, complemented by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set, as well as other thematic inserts like Race Events, Pit Pass, and Indy NXT. Autographs from 27 different drivers will be available, with special Blue, Black, and 1/1 Gold parallels to enhance the collectibility of the series.
Mark Miles, President and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the importance of trading cards as a means for fans to connect with their favorite sports stars. He believes that the new INDYCAR card series will offer fans a dynamic way to engage with the personalities and talents of the sport.
Pre-sales for the 2024 INDYCAR boxes are already underway, setting the stage for an exciting racing season. The first race will take place in St. Petersburg, FL, on March 10. This partnership between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards marks an exciting development for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike. The new trading card series promises to provide a fresh and interactive way to celebrate the thrill of INDYCAR racing. Whether at the track, in stores, or online, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy collectibles, contests, and giveaways, bringing them closer to their favorite drivers and the excitement of the sport.