As the 2024 INDYCAR season approaches, fans of the open-wheel racing circuit have something extra to look forward to. INDYCAR has announced a three-year partnership with Parkside Cards to launch an exciting new series of trading cards. This collaboration promises to bring fans closer to the action and enhance their race weekend experience with a variety of collectibles, contests, and giveaways.
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 initiatives, including redemption cards for signed memorabilia and a contest offering a grand prize trip to the iconic Indy 500.
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 new motorsport partnership. The INDYCAR Collection Hobby boxes, priced at $88.99 plus shipping, contain 20 packs with eight cards each, ensuring two autographed cards per box. Retail hanger packs feature 25 cards, with an autographed card included in every 18th pack.
One unique offering within the collection is the relic cards. These special cards contain actual brick pieces from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, adding a tangible piece of racing history to fans’ collections. The base set consists of 162 cards, complemented by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set, among other thematic inserts like Race Events, Pit Pass, and Indy NXT. Fans can also find autographs from 27 different drivers, with special Blue, Black, and 1/1 Gold parallels enhancing the collectibility of the series.
Mark Miles, President and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. He highlighted the importance of trading cards as a means for fans to connect with the sport’s stars and anticipates that the new INDYCAR card series will offer fans a dynamic way to engage with the personalities and talents of INDYCAR.
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.
Fans can look forward to getting their hands on the INDYCAR trading cards and immersing themselves in this exciting new world. Whether they’re at the race events, browsing their favorite retail store, or shopping online, the INDYCAR Collection by Parkside will offer an extensive collection of cards, autographs, and unique memorabilia. So get ready to rev up your collections and join in on the INDYCAR action like never before!