As the 2024 INDYCAR season approaches, racing fans have something extra to look forward to—a thrilling new series of trading cards. INDYCAR has partnered with Parkside Cards to launch the 2024 INDYCAR Collection, aimed at bringing fans closer to the action with a wide range of collectibles, contests, and giveaways. This exciting collaboration is set to launch on March 1, just in time for the start of the racing season.
The INDYCAR Collection by Parkside will be available to fans at race events, in retail stores, and online. The partnership aims to engage fans through various initiatives, ensuring that they have a truly immersive race weekend experience. One of the highlights of the collection includes redemption cards for signed memorabilia, allowing lucky fans the opportunity to own a piece of racing history. Furthermore, fans can participate in a contest for a chance to win a grand prize trip to the iconic Indy 500.
Parkside Cards, known for their card collections for the US Women’s National Soccer Team and the National Women’s Soccer League, is expanding their portfolio with this new partnership in the world of motorsport. The INDYCAR Collection Hobby boxes, priced at $88.99 plus shipping, contain 20 packs, each with eight cards, ensuring that collectors will find two autographed cards in each box. Retail hanger packs, on the other hand, feature 25 cards, with an autographed card tucked away in every 18th pack.
Adding a unique touch to the collection, fans can also find relic cards containing actual brick pieces from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This tangible piece of racing history is sure to excite collectors and add an interesting dimension to their collections. The base set of the trading card series includes 162 cards, complemented by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set, featuring unforgettable racing moments. Other themed inserts, such as the Race Events, Pit Pass, and Indy NXT, further enhance the collectability of the series. With autographs from 27 different drivers available, collectors will have the chance to own a piece of their favorite driver’s legacy. Special Blue, Black, and 1/1 Gold parallels add an extra layer of excitement and rarity to the series.
Mark Miles, the President and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership, emphasizing the significance of trading cards as a means for fans to connect with their favorite sports stars. Miles believes that the new INDYCAR card series will offer fans a dynamic and interactive way to engage with the sport’s personalities and celebrate the immense talent in the world of INDYCAR racing.
Pre-sales for the 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. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a passionate collector, the 2024 INDYCAR Collection by Parkside is sure to bring you closer to the heart-pumping action of the open-wheel racing world.
