As the 2024 INDYCAR season approaches, racing fans are in for a treat with the announcement of a new partnership between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards. This exciting collaboration will bring fans closer to the action by launching a brand-new series of trading cards, complete with collectibles, contests, and giveaways.
Scheduled to launch on March 1, the INDYCAR Collection by Parkside will be available to fans at race events, in retail stores, and online. The series aims to engage fans through a variety of initiatives, including redemption cards for signed memorabilia and a contest offering a grand prize trip to the legendary 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 partnership in the world of motorsports. The INDYCAR Collection Hobby boxes, priced at $88.99 plus shipping, will contain 20 packs with eight cards each, ensuring that each box includes two autographed cards. Retail hanger packs will feature 25 cards, with an autographed card included in every 18th pack.
One unique offering within the collection is the relic cards, which contain actual pieces of brick from the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. These relic cards add a tangible piece of racing history to fans’ collections, making them truly special. The base set of the trading card series will include 162 cards, accompanied by a 72-card Marquee Moments insert set. The series will also feature thematic inserts such as Race Events, Pit Pass, and Indy NXT. Autographs from 27 different INDYCAR 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 stars of the sport. Miles believes that the new INDYCAR trading card series will offer fans a dynamic way to engage with the personalities and talents in the world of INDYCAR racing.
Pre-sales for the 2024 INDYCAR trading card boxes are already underway, creating excitement leading up to the racing season. The 2024 season is set to kick off in St. Petersburg, FL, on March 10, and this new venture between INDYCAR and Parkside Cards promises to provide racing enthusiasts and collectors with a fresh and interactive way to celebrate the thrill of INDYCAR racing. Whether fans are attending races in person, browsing retail stores, or shopping online, the INDYCAR Collection by Parkside is sure to enhance the race weekend experience and create lasting memories for fans of all ages.