As the 2024 INDYCAR season approaches, fans of the open-wheel racing circuit have something extra to look forward to. INDYCAR has announced a thrilling three-year partnership with Parkside Cards to launch a brand-new series of trading cards. Set to debut on March 1, this collaboration promises to bring fans closer to the action with a variety of collectibles, contests, and giveaways, enhancing the race weekend experience.
The INDYCAR Collection by Parkside will be available to fans at race events, in retail stores, and online, ensuring accessibility for all enthusiasts. The company has planned several exciting initiatives to engage fans, such as 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 featuring 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, priced at $88.99 plus shipping, contain 20 packs with eight cards each, guaranteeing two autographed cards per box. Retail hanger packs come with 25 cards, and an autographed card is included in every 18th pack.
One unique aspect of the collection is the relic cards that contain actual brick pieces from the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This addition adds a tangible piece of racing history to fans’ collections. The base set of the trading cards includes 162 cards, complemented by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set, as well as thematic inserts like Race Events, Pit Pass, and Indy NXT. Autographs from 27 different drivers are also available, with special Blue, Black, and 1/1 Gold parallels to enhance the collectability of the series.
Mark Miles, President and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership and emphasized the significance of trading cards in connecting fans with their favorite sport stars. He believes that the new INDYCAR card series will provide fans with 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 season is scheduled to kick off in St. Petersburg, FL, on March 10. This new collaboration between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards marks a thrilling development for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike. It promises to provide a fresh and interactive way to celebrate the adrenaline-pumping thrill of INDYCAR racing. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your hands on these highly anticipated trading cards and experience the excitement of INDYCAR like never before.