As the 2024 INDYCAR season approaches, fans can now add a new item to their race weekend experience—a series of trading cards featuring their favorite drivers. INDYCAR has teamed up with Parkside Cards for a three-year partnership to launch the INDYCAR Collection, offering fans the opportunity to collect memorabilia, participate in contests, and engage with the sport’s stars.
The collaboration between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards is set to launch on March 1, coinciding with the start of the racing season. The INDYCAR Collection will be available to fans at race events, in retail stores, and online, ensuring accessibility for all enthusiasts. Fans can look forward to various initiatives, including redemption cards for signed memorabilia and a chance to win a grand prize trip to the iconic Indy 500.
Parkside Cards, known for their collections featuring the US Women’s National Soccer Team and the National Women’s Soccer League, is expanding their portfolio with this exciting venture into motorsport. The INDYCAR Collection Hobby boxes, priced at $88.99 plus shipping, will contain 20 packs with eight cards each, guaranteeing two autographed cards in every box. Retail hanger packs will also be available, featuring 25 cards with an autographed card included in every 18th pack.
One unique feature of the collection is the inclusion of relic cards, which contain actual brick pieces from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. These relic cards provide fans with a tangible piece of racing history to add to their collections. The base set consists of 162 cards, accompanied by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set. The collection also includes thematic inserts such as 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 significance of trading cards as a means for fans to connect with the sport’s stars. He believes that the new INDYCAR card series will provide fans with a dynamic and interactive way to engage with their favorite drivers and showcase their talents.
Pre-sales for the 2024 INDYCAR boxes are already underway, with the racing season kicking off in St. Petersburg, FL, on March 10. This new collaboration between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards marks an exciting development for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike. The INDYCAR Collection offers a fresh and interactive way for fans to celebrate the thrill of INDYCAR racing while immersing themselves in the world of trading card collecting. So, gear up, get your hands on these limited-edition cards, and start building your own INDYCAR treasure trove!
