As the anticipation for the 2024 INDYCAR season builds, fans have something extra to look forward to—a thrilling new series of trading cards. INDYCAR has teamed up with Parkside Cards for a three-year partnership, set to launch on March 1. This collaboration is designed to bring fans closer to the action by offering a range of collectibles, contests, and giveaways, providing an enhanced race weekend experience.
The INDYCAR Collection by Parkside will be available to fans at race events, in retail stores, and online. Parkside Cards plans to engage fans through various exciting initiatives. Some highlights include redemption cards for signed memorabilia and a contest that offers 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 motorsport partnership. The INDYCAR Collection Hobby boxes, priced at $88.99 plus shipping, will contain 20 packs with eight cards each. Fans can expect two autographed cards in each box. Additionally, the retail hanger packs will feature 25 cards, with an autographed card included in every 18th pack.
One unique offering within the trading card collection is relic cards that contain actual pieces of brick from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This addition adds a tangible piece of racing history to fans’ collections. The base set features 162 cards, complemented by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set, Race Events, Pit Pass, and Indy NXT thematic inserts. 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, highlighting the importance of trading cards as a means for fans to connect with the sport’s stars. He anticipates that the new INDYCAR card series will offer fans a dynamic way to engage with the sport’s personalities and talents.
Pre-sales for the highly anticipated 2024 INDYCAR boxes are already underway, with the racing season set to kick off in St. Petersburg, FL, on March 10. This new venture between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards marks an exciting development for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike, promising a fresh and interactive way to celebrate the thrill of INDYCAR racing. So get ready to rev up your collection and experience the action of INDYCAR like never before!