NasCardRadio Podcasts
Episode 96: The guy’s review Darlington Raceway Camping World Truck (John Hunter Nemechek), Xfinity (Justin Allgaier) and CUP (Joey Logano) winners, highest finishing rookies (Dean Thompson, Austin Hill and Harrison Burton) and their rookie trading cards. In Formula One they recap the 2022 CRYPTO.COM Miami Grand Prix inaugural race and Max Verstappen rookie trading cards. They also discuss that Topps had some free trading card giveaway packs at the Miami Grand Prix Topps tent. In the next segment the guys discuss Panini Instant NASCAR and its brief run from 2016 NASCAR Playoff’s and the 2017 NASCAR season. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions in ‘The Kings Court’ like the 900K Lewis Hamilton that sold at auction. Thanks to our sponsor Panini America. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 95: The guy’s review Dover Motor Speedway Xfinity (Josh Berry) and CUP (Chase Elliott) winners, highest finishing rookies (Sheldon Creed and Harrison Burton) and their rookie trading cards. In IndyCar they recap the 2022 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama and Patricio O’Ward rookie trading cards. In the next segment the guys discuss the newly selected NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2023 and their rookie cards. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions in ‘The Kings Court’ like the 900K Lewis Hamilton that sold at auction. Thanks to our sponsor Panini America. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 94: The guy’s review Talladega superspeedway Xfinity (Noah Gragson) and CUP (Ross Chastain) winners, highest finishing rookies (Kyle Sieg and Austin Cindric) and their rookie trading cards. In Formula One they recap the 2022 Rolex Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and Max Verstappen’s rookie trading cards. In the next segment the guys discuss 2003 eTopps and how it was the predecessor to ePack, Topps Now and Panini Instant. With a 27 card eTopps NASCAR trading card release in 2003 the guys break down the driver selection and the individual print runs. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. Thanks to our sponsor Panini America. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 93: Logan, Val and guest host Kin review Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Camping World Truck (Ben Rhodes) and CUP (Kyle Busch) winners, highest finishing rookies (Dean Thompson and Austin Cindric) and their rookie trading cards. After opening a few boxes of 2022 Donruss racing we give a quick recap. Topps wax has started to be found at Lids and Fanzz. The guys review the 2022 Speedway Stars Series 1 checklist that has been released and a few details about the set. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. Thanks to our sponsor Panini America. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 92: The guys start by reviewing Martinsville Speedway Camping World Truck (William Byron), Xfinity (Brandon Jones) and CUP (William Byron) winners, highest finishing rookies (Lawless Alan, Austin Hill and Austin Cindric) and their rookie trading cards. We discuss the results from the IndyCar race at Long Beach and Formula One Australian Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc and his rookie cards. The 2022 Donruss racing checklist is out and to prepare for Fridays product release the guys are breaking down the 2022 Donruss checklist. What case hit insert sets are back and what’s new. They review the Base and Optic set checklist and tell you the Rated Rookie cards to keep an eye out for. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions like a 1972 STP Richard Petty that sold in ‘The Kings Court’. Thanks to our sponsor Panini America. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 91: The guys start by reviewing the Richmond Raceway Xfinity (Ty Gibbs and CUP (Denny Hamlin) winners, highest finishing rookies (Austin Hill and Harrison Burton) and their rookie cards. They review the Topps Now F1 print runs for the last batch of cards and review the current cards for sale. The 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees list has been reviled and the guy break down the list and some of their trading cards. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions in The Kings Court. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 90: The guys start by reviewing the Circuit of the Americas Camping World Truck (Zane Smith), Xfinity (AJ Allmendinger) and CUP (Ross Chastain) winners, highest finishing rookies (Lawless Alan, Austin Hill and Austin Cindric) and their rookie cards. Also Trading cards for Formula One winner Max Verstappen are discussed. Next, we discuss women drivers of NASCAR and their trading cards. Thanks @ididntbuythese for the segment idea. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions in The Kings Court. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 89: Another information crammed show. The guys start by reviewing the Atlanta Motor Speedway Camping World Truck (Corey Heim), Xfinity (Ty Gibbs) and CUP (William Byron) winners, highest finishing rookies (Corey Heim, Austin Hill and Harrison Burton) and their rookie cards. Also Trading cards for IndyCar winner Josef Newgarden and Formula One winner Charles Leclerc are discussed. Next Val discovered on COMC there is a Basic Item Upgrade fee of $2 if a card goes from selling at $50 to over $100. Funko is coming out with a Lewis Hamilton figure and Jason talks about that. Trading cards have been discovered in some old issues of a Czech Magazine called Formule from 2003-2008. Finally, there are some interesting eBay auctions in The Kings Court. Make sure to check out the social media channels for upcoming giveaways. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 88: This show is slammed with so much information! The guys start by quickly reviewing the Phoenix Motor Speedway Xfinity (Noah Gragson) and CUP (Chase Briscoe) winners, highest finishing rookies (Sheldon Creed and Todd Gilliland) and their rookie cards. Val and Logan tell of their experience trying to get Topps 2021 Formula One Chrome boxes from the Topps UK and US web sites. A 2006 Lewis Hamilton card sold for a record 312K and we break it down. We review the current Topps Now Formula One offerings from the Topps website. We go over using COMC to buy, hold, sell and ship trading cards and how to score some deals on the website. There are some interesting eBay auctions in our new segment were calling The Kings Court. You will not want to miss it. Thanks everyone who has listened to the podcast over the last 3 years and we look forward to 3 more. Make sure to check out the social media channels for upcoming giveaways. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 87: The guys review the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Camping World Truck (Chandler Smith), Xfinity (Ty Gibbs) and CUP (Alex Bowman) winners, highest finishing rookies (Dean Thompson, Sheldon Creed and Harrison Burton) and their rookie cards. Topps 2021 Formula One Chrome dropped and we review the checklist and insert sets. There is a little NasCard News and some interesting eBay auctions in our new segment were calling The Kings Court. You will not want to miss it. Thanks everyone who has listened to the podcast over the last 3 years and we look forward to 3 more. Make sure to check out the social media channels for some giveaways. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 86: Kin from Bean’s Ballcard Blog stops by to talk IndyCar St. Petersburg results. First the guys recap the Xfinity and Cup race results from Auto Club Speedway. The Xfinity (Cole Custer) and CUP (Kyle Larson) winners and their rookie cards. The guys were able to get their hands on some 2021 Topps Formula One blasters and share their results. There is a little NasCard News and some interesting eBay auctions to round it out. Finally, make sure to check us out next week as we celebrate 3 years with some giveaways. Again, special tanks to Kin from Bean’s Ballcard Blog. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 85: The guy’s talk Daytona Camping World Truck (Zane Smith), Xfinity (Austin Hill) and CUP (Austin Cindric) winners and their rookie cards. Jason gives an update on his quest to get his 1990 Maxx Holly Farms cards signed Through The Mail (TTM). We have the Topps codes to determine if your 2021 Topps Formula One Flagship card is an image variation and the pack odds of getting one. Jason updates us on how his 2021 Topps Formula One Flagship breaks he won in the eBay auctions went. We have some There is a little NasCard News and some interesting eBay auctions. Finally, Val warns collectors to stay away from the unlicensed 2007-08 Pro2 Lewis Hamilton card where uninformed collectors are buying these for 400 or more! #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 84: The guy’s review Topps 2021 Formula 1 Flag Ship which just dropped after a 6-month delay. Val recounts his experience buying 2021 Topps Formula 1 Flag Ship from the Topps UK and US sites and how much they were. The guys break down the checklist and compare the cost vs current prices from the Big 3. There is a little NasCard News and some interesting eBay auctions. The guys also give their 2022 Daytona, ROY and Cup Champion predictions. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 83: The guys recap the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum exhibition race and review Joey Logano’s first trading cards. Logan and Val reveal their Top 10 Jeff Gordon Sr Trading Cards and a few honorable mentions with some rare inserts that time forgot. If you’re interested in getting your cards graded this is the show for you with how to go about it and how to package them. We finish with some interesting Auto Racing eBay prices. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 82: Jason, Logan and Val reveal their Top 10 Dale Earnhardt Sr Trading Cards. There is some NasCard News with a recent 1972 STP eBay sale as well as some other high closing prices for Auto Racing cards. Also, Brad Keselowski responds to a Facebook post about his sticker autos and it’s been almost 10 years since the 2012 Auto Pen incident with 2012 Press Pass Ignite. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 81: Logan and Val reveal their Top 10 Jimmie Johnson Trading Cards. There is some NasCard News with a recent 1983 UNO Dale Earnhardt Sr rookie auction as well as some other high closing prices for Auto Racing cards and stickers. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 80: Jason, Logan and Val reveal their Top 10 Richard Petty Trading Cards. Now is the time to start thinking about Through the Mail (TTM) autographs. The guy’s discus some of their TTM projects and how to find autograph address of your favorite drivers. There is some NasCard News with 2022 Donruss Racing and we close the show with a few high dollar F1 Trading card eBay auctions. The guys also learned a new way to find the eBay Best Offer Price. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 79: Jason, Logan and Val discuss the Topps 2020 F1 Chrome Sapphire Lewis Hamilton 1 of 1 pulled in a Blowout Cards box break. Also discussed NT Racing and breaking down the checklist. The NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Ceremony is next weekend with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer and Mike Stefanik being inducted. There is some NasCard News and We close the show with a few interesting eBay auctions. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 78: Jason, Logan and Val dig in to the new 2022 Donruss sales sheet that was released. Review the new inserts, parallels and what super short prints to be on the lookout for when 2022 Donruss releases. Andrew, one of our listeners suggested we review 2016 PRIZM Camo Parallels. The guys do a deep dive on 2016 PRIZM racing with the different parallels, numbered and unnumbered, and compare them to last year’s 2021 PRIZM release. We close the show with a few interesting eBay auctions and drift to Topps F1 and if the growth of the F1 trading cards can be sustainable. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 77: Logan and Val discuss the NASCAR relics in the new 2021 President’s Choice Solitaire 2.0. Every card is a 1 of 1 and this year they have included NASCAR drivers. There’s lots of sheet metal and patches to be found in the second edition of President’s Choice Solitaire. We close the show with a few interesting eBay auctions that we stumbled across. Happy New Year from the NasCardRadio crew and we will catch you next year! #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 76: Jason, Logan and Val unveil the 2021 Awards for Best NASCAR Trading Card Product & New SSP Insert. The best NASCAR Trading Card nominees were 2021 Donruss Racing, 2021 Panini Chronicles Racing and 2021 Prizm Racing. The best new Super Short Print (SSP) nominations were Donruss Watercolors, Donruss Sketch Works, Donruss Blank Slate, Prizm Lava Flow and Prizm USA. The guys were surprised with the results and discuss a few reasons for them. They recap the first few years of Panini Racing cards (2016 – 2017). Finally, it’s NasCard News with some interesting eBay sales. The NasCardRadio crew would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holidays! #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 75: Jason, Logan and Val discuss the Final F1 race of the 2021 season, the ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX. The race did not disappoint with the showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. We cover all of the different Max Verstappen trading cards available from 2016 to 2020. We take look at some more racing promotional trading card sets. We also found a few more interesting eBay sales to discuss as well. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 74: Jason, Logan and Val discuss the SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX. We take a look back at some good and bad NASCAR Reginal promotional sets like the 2008 Gillette Young Guns, 1992 Slim Jim Bobby Labonte, 1992 Food Lion Richard Petty. The 1992 & 1993 Maxx Texaco Davey Allison set where you can find a pack certified autograph of Davey Allison, 1999 Kodak Wisk Richard Petty (Motion card), 2013 Lowes Kobalt #48 team and the 2001 NASCAR “Gatorade Front Runner Award set. We also found a few more interesting eBay sales to discuss as well. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 73: Jason, Logan and Val discuss 25 years of NASCAR memorabilia cards. The first memorabilia cards were released in 1996 Press Pass as a Burning Rubber insert set. The guys discuss all of the different types of NASCAR memorabilia trading cards that were created over the years. We found a few more interesting eBay sales to discuss as well. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 72: Logan and Val review the 2021 QATAR GRAND PRIX race and winner Lewis Hamilton’s 2020 Topps Chrome Trading Cards. Can Hamilton win the Championship and how many can he win before he retires? Next the guys review some mind bending 2021 Prizm racing Color Blast sales. Logan wants to discuss some of NASCAR’s popular glamor cards and which cards would you include? We review some early Black Friday Racing trading card sales specials. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 71: Jason, Logan and Val review the 2021 Heineken Grand Prix Of SAO PAULO race and winner Lewis Hamilton’s Trading Cards. Logan received an award for his run of 1980’s NASCAR trading cards. The list of autograph attendees was released for the 2021 Stock for Tot’s December 6th, 2021 in Mooresville, NC. There is a deep dive for the 1993 Action Packed Racing Release. Finally, the guys finish with some interesting eBay auctions recently closed and a few still underway. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 70: Logan and Val review the Phoenix Raceway Camping World Truck (Chandler Smith), Xfinity (Daniel Hemric) and CUP (Kyle Larson) winners, highest finishing rookies (Chandler Smith, Sam Mayer and Anthony Alfredo) and their rookie trading cards. The 2021 Camping World Truck, Xfinity and CUP series CHAMPIONS are crowned as well as each series’ Rookie of the Year (ROY). The guys talk F1 with a review of the Mexican Grand Prix and Max Verstappen’s 2020 Topps cards. Val goes over current 2021 Prizm Hobby box prices plus a few other boxes he saw on one of the Big 3’s web site. Logan gives his review after busting four boxes of 2021 Prizm and the warning on the Big Lots repacks, unless you’re a big fan of Orange County Choppers (OCC). The guys finish with some interesting eBay auctions. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 69: Jason, Logan and Val review the Martinsville Speedway Camping World Truck (Zane Smith), Xfinity (Noah Gragson) and CUP (Alex Bowman) winners, highest finishing rookies (Chandler Smith, Sam Mayer and Anthony Alfredo) and their rookie trading cards. They dive in to the newly releases Panini America Quality Control Gallery for 2021 Prizm NASCAR Racing. Reviewing the 10 driver variations, new insert sets as well as some of the autograph insert sets. 2021 Prizm Racing was available on the Panini America website for a few minutes. Jason and Logan discuss how they did and the results of the survey Jason did. Logan and Jason also have some more updates on the Big Lots repacks. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 68: Jason, Logan and Val review the Kansas Speedway Xfinity (Ty Gibbs) and CUP (Kyle Larson) winners, highest finishing rookies (Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie trading cards. Next, they review the United States Grand Prix F1 race and winner, Max Verstappen’s rookie trading cards. They dive in to the newly releases 2021 Prizm racing checklist. Reviewing the new insert sets as well as the autograph subject list. There are updates on the Big Lots repacks and Stocks for Tots. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 67: Val and Logan review the Texas Motor Speedway Xfinity (John Hunter Nemechek) and CUP (Kyle Larson) winners, highest finishing rookies (Sam Mayer and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie trading cards. They dive in to the 1977-79 Sportscaster Racing Card portion of the set. It’s filled with lots of IndyCar, F1 and NASCAR cards. Logan reviews a few eBay auctions that he stopped that you might have missed. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 66: Val, Jason and Logan review the Charlotte ROVAL Xfinity (AJ Allmendinger) and CUP (Kyle Larson) winners, highest finishing rookies (Sam Mayer and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie trading cards. They also discuss the F1 race held at Istanbul Park and Valtteri Bottas’ rookie trading cards as well as the current F1 season standings so far. They dive in to the small 12 card 1991 Superior Metals Racing Card set and how they were sold. Logan found a few 1972 STP auctions that everyone should be aware of. Make sure to check out episode 149 of the Sports Card Nation Podcast as the NasCardRadio team stopped by to talk NASCAR trading cards with John. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 65: Logan and Val review the Talladega Superspeedway Truck (Tate Fogleman), Xfinity (Brandon Brown) and CUP (Bubba Wallace) winners, highest finishing rookies (Chase Purdy, Josh Berry and Anthony Alfredo) and their rookie trading cards. We quickly go over IndyCar and the next F1 race and current standings. Logan recaps the Nashville Music City Sports Collectibles & Autograph Show. Logan discusses his trading card pickups and a few tips on getting in person autographs. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 64: The guys review the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Truck (Christian Eckes), Xfinity (Josh Berry) and CUP (Denny Hamlin) winners, highest finishing rookies (Chase Purdy and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. We quickly go over IndyCar and the next F1 race and current standings. We received the release dates for 2021 Panini Prizm and National Treasures. We also discuss the 1991 Maxx McDonald’s set, how they were distributed and for how long. We identify the 8 variations and how to spot them. Logan spotted a fake 1988 Maxx #99 Dale Earnhardt Sr Promo card on eBay and we discuss how to identity a fake http://www.racingcardinfo.com/3-ways-detect-fake-counterfeit-1988-maxx-dale-earnhardt-99b/ Finally Logan spotted a few closed eBay auctions of interest. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 63: The guys review the Bristol Motor Speedway Truck (Chandler Smith), Xfinity (AJ Allmendinger) and CUP (Kyle Larson) winners, highest finishing rookies (Sam Mayer and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. We quickly go over IndyCar and the next F1 race and current standings. We got a question we hadn’t thought of about the 1991 Maxx JC Penny set and the certified Bill Elliott card. Is this the first pack\set certified autographed trading card? Next Val got a question from a listener about a 1988 Maxx Buy Back card they saw and if there really are 1988 Buy Backs out there. Which lead us to discuss the 1998 Maxx 10th Anniversary release from Upper Deck. Yes, Upper Deck. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 62: The guys review the Richmond Raceway Xfinity (Noah Gragson) and CUP (Martin Truex Jr) winners, highest finishing rookies (Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. We quickly go over IndyCar and F1 race winners and current standings. The guys review the just ended 2019 Prime Dale Earnhardt Dual signed with his 16-month daughter Isla Earnhardt which sold for $2125. Finally, the guy discuss the 1991 Maxx set and the different printings with ways to tell the difference. The big shortage of wax boxes early in the year but plenty of factory and deluxe sets could be found. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 61: The guys review the Camping World Truck (Sheldon Creed), Xfinity (Noah Gragson) and CUP (Denny Hamlin) winners, highest finishing rookies (Chandler Smith, Jade Buford and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. We quickly go over IndyCar and F1 race winners and current standings. The guys look at some recent eBay auction and the current Dale Earnhardt Dual signed with his 16-month daughter Isla Earnhardt. It’s currently at 1K. Finally, the guy discuss the 1991 Dodge IROC set and how this 12-card set was once valued at $700. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 60: The guys review the Xfinity (Justin Haley) and CUP (Ryan Blaney) winners, highest finishing rookies (Sam Mayer and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. We quickly go over IndyCar and F1 race winners and current standings. The guys take a shot at picking their Truck and CUP playoff bracket. Next different Racing Card Themes you might now have thought about collecting. Finally, the guy discuss COMC and how changing one setting can save you .25 per purchase and other COMC tips to help you save and possibly make money using the site. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 59: The guys review the Camping World Truck (Sheldon Creed), Xfinity (AJ Allmendinger) and CUP (Ryan Blaney) winners, highest finishing rookies (Hailie Deegan, Josh Berry and Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. To honor last week’s guest, we review last week’s IndyCar race winner (Josef Newgarden). Then the guys talk top rookies in the different series’ but limited to cards from 2016-2021 which they are calling ‘The Panini Years’. Finally, Logan discuss his results from opening his numerous 2021 Chronicles and his quest to complete some of the 20 card subsets. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 58: First the guys are joined by Kin to talk Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Xfinity (Austin Cindric) and CUP (AJ Allmendinger)) winners, highest finishing rookies (Ty Gibbs & Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. To honor our guest, we talk IndyCar with Will Power winning on Saturday. Next Kin and Val discuss 1980’s IndyCar Trading Card sets with Avalon Hill USAC Auto Racing board Game cards and A&S PPG boxed trading card sets. Finally the guys also review the 2021 Chronicles racing set brands and pick their favorites from the list. Special thanks to Kin for joining todays show and you can find him at Bean’s Ballcard Blog. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 57: The guys talk about picking a Dale Earnhardt Sr rookie card and why NASCAR rookie cards are tough to define. First the guys talk Watkins Glen International Camping World Truck (Austin Hill), Xfinity (Ty Gibbs) and CUP (Kyle Larson) winners, highest finishing rookies (Carson Hocevar, Ty Gibbs & Chase Briscoe) and their rookie cards. Also, how Ty Gibbs has only a few 2021 cards and are they being overlooked right now? NasCard News- Harry Gant was at the Hickory show in North Carolina and the Wendell Scott family will finally get a Trophy for the 1964 Jacksonville 200 race that Wendell Scott won. Finally, NASCAR Trading Card Repacks, some of our results and where to find them. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 56: Val and Logan are back from The National in Chicago and go into detail with what they saw, their pickups and what they heard at the show. It was really amazing to make so many new friends and visit with old friends in Chicago. Also, a recap of this week’s upcoming NASCAR schedule as all three series’ pickup after the two-week break. NasCardRadio, where trading cards and racing meet! #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 55: With NASCAR in the first of a two-week break Val and Jason talk collecting NASCAR trading cards. Plus, a quick National Preview and the announcement that TY Dillon will be at the COMC table Friday and Saturday. NasCardRadio, where trading cards and racing meet! #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 54: With 2021 Chronicles being released we dive into the Spectra Naming Variations. The checklist states that there are 17 but Val thinks there’s more than 17! First the guys talk Camping World Truck Series and New Hampshire Speedway Xfinity (Christopher Bell) and CUP Winner (Aric Almirola), highest finishing rookies (Josh Berry & Chase Briscoe) and their cards. NasCard News- Drivers are making plans for next year like Brad Keselowski, Austin Cindric and Harrison Burton. Are there opportunities for you to take advantage of the news? Val and Logan talk Brad Keselowski on card autographs and when he went to sticker only autos. NasCardRadio, where trading cards and racing meet! #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 53: The 2021 Chronicles racing checklist has been unveiled ahead of the Friday July 16th release. Jason, Val and Logan dig into the checklist and go over what they find with new drivers who will be making their first appearance on a Panini trading card as well as some surprises in the checklist. First the guys talk Camping World Truck Series race at Knoxville Raceway (Austin Hill), Atlanta Motor Speedway Xfinity (Kyle Busch) and CUP Winners (Kurt Busch), highest finishing rookies (Chandler Smith, Sam Mayer & Chase Briscoe) and their cards. NasCard News- Panini NASCAR trading Card Redemptions. NasCardRadio, where trading cards and racing meet! #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 52: Jason, Val and Logan talk how to prepare and what to expect if you are going to the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago for the first time. First the guys talk Road America Xfinity (Kyle Busch) and CUP Winners (Chase Elliott), highest finishing rookies (Ty Gibbs & Chase Briscoe) and their cards. NasCard News- NASCAR Trading Card Repacks and where you can find them. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 51: Jason is back along with Val and Logan as they talk 1990 Maxx with the different (Wax & Sets) printings and how to tell them apart. Also discussed is the different offerings with the 1990 Maxx Glossy and Maxx Holly Farms sets. First the guys talk Pocono Raceway Camping World Truck (John Hunter Nemechek), Xfinity (Austin Cindric) and CUP Winners (Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch), highest finishing rookies and their cards. NasCard News – Trackhouse Racing Team will acquire Chip Ganassi Racing and what that means for the cards of the current drivers for those two teams. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 50: With special guest host Logan the guys talk 1982 KiDCO Trading Cards packaged with Tough Wheels diecast metal cars. First the guys talk Nashville Superspeedway Camping World Truck (Ryan Preece), Xfinity (Kyle Busch) and CUP Winner (Kyle Larson), highest finishing rookies and their cards. NasCard News – Some recent 1989 Maxx PSA sales and looking back to 1991 where the 1989 Maxx saw a huge price increase in just a few months. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 49: With special guest host Logan we talk Texas Motor Speedway Camping World Truck (John Hunter Nemechek), Xfinity (Kyle Busch) and All-Star Winner (Kyle Larson), highest finishing rookies and their cards. NasCard News – The Golden Ticket was found in 2018 Panini Prime. The Dale Earnhardt Jr & Danica Patrick card where she missed signing and Dale Jr made a note of it on the card. Also 2021 Chronicles presell prices have dropped and the date has slipped. Also, some interesting details on the sell sheet. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 48: With special guest host Logan we talk everything 1989 Maxx from someone who collected in 1989! The 1989 Maxx Previews, Wax boxes, Factory Sets and even the 1989 Maxx Crisco set are all discussed. You will learn about the key cards in the 1989 Maxx set and which is the best method for finding Mint or better 1989 Maxx cards. Is this really considered Dale Earnhardt Sr’s rookie card year? First, we talk about the Xfinity (AJ Allmendinger) and Cup (Kyle Larson) series winners, highest finishing rookies and their cards. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 47: With special guest host Logan we talk Charlotte Camping World Truck (John Hunter Nemechek), Xfinity (Ty Gibbs) and Cup (Kyle Larson) series winners, highest finishing rookies and their cards. In NasCard News we talk about what the 1983 UNO PSA 10 Richard Petty closed at, plus The National News, StarStock, 2021 Chronicles Pre-Sale Prices and more. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 46: With special guest host Logan we talk COTA Camping World Truck (Todd Gilliland), Xfinity (Kyle Busch) and Cup (Chase Elliott) series winners, highest finishing rookies and their cards. A look back at the Dallas Card show that was held last weekend. At the 1 hour 5 minutes mark of the podcast we eavesdrop on the NASCAR HOF Zoom call with Winston Kelly, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Red Famer. The newest inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame next January. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 45: With special guest host Logan we talk Dover Xfinity and Cup (Alex Bowman) series winners, highest finishing rookies and their cards. A look at Austin Cindric and Josh Berry trading cards cards and careers. In NasCard News a 1983 UNO PSA 10 Richard Petty has popped on eBay. A detailed look at the 1983 UNO PSA population (POP) report. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 44: With special guest host Logan we talk Darlington NASCAR Camping World Truck, Xfinity and Cup (Martin Truex Jr) series winners and their cards. In NasCard News a 1972 Bobby Allison sold for $675 and some good buys on older wax and vintage NASCAR trading card sets to be on the lookout for. A detailed look at 1972 STP set and when the set could have been released and where. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 43: We talk Kansas NASCAR Camping World Truck and Cup (Kyle Busch) series winners and their cards. The NASCAR Hall of Fame put on a Zoom call featuring Richard Petty and Dale Inman. Val has had a membership to the NASCAR Hall of Fame since it opened in 2010 and was invited to the special Zoom call. Special thanks to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the Zoom call and allowing everyone to hear the conversation from two legends of the sport. It’s awesome that Episode number 43 of NasCard Radio features a Zoom call with Richard Petty. If you come to Charlotte, NC make sure to checkout the NASCAR Hall of Fame. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 42: We talk Talladega Xfinity (Jeb Burton) and Cup (Brad Keselowski) series winners and their cards. Val has confirmed the list of 2021 Panini NASCAR products and estimated release dates. Finally, a detailed look at the 1988 Maxx set, the big rookie cards, and the Dale Earnhardt #99 Promo versions explained. Finally, some 1988 Maxx eBay auctions and closing prices in NasCard News. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 41: Val recaps the Richmond Camping World Truck and Cup series winners and their cards. Val has confirmed the list of 2021 Panini NASCAR products and estimated release dates. Finally, a few eBay auctions and products / collecting tips while waiting on the next release. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 40: The guys are back from the break and recap the Martinsville Xfinity and Cup series winners. Next up is the 1987 and 1988 World of Outlaws sets that include a teenage Jeff Gordon! Also mentioned is the variation on the complete 1988 World of Outlaws set and how to spot them. You can see the articles talked about on the show here: http://www.racingcardinfo.com/rcpg-volume-01-number-08/ .Finally we compare 1972 STP and 1987 World of Outlaws PSA population reports. There was a 2016 Panini Prizm Hobby box sighting at $800. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 39: Val recaps the Bristol dirt Camping World Truck and Cup series winners plus explaining the each of the 1988 Maxx Variations card by card. You can see the articles talked about on the show here: http://www.racingcardinfo.com/latest-articles/ Finally some recent eBay auctions around the 1988 Maxx cards and wax boxes. 1988 Maxx cards make great Through The Mail (TTM) cards as there are plenty of drivers from the iconic set still with us that sign through the mail. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 38: The guys recap the Atlanta Camping World Truck, Xfinity and Cup series winners plus explaining the 1988 Maxx set as told by Maxx through the Maxx Faxx articles available from October 1991 – October 1992. You can see the articles talked about on the show here: http://www.racingcardinfo.com/latest-articles/ #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 37: The guys recap the Xfinity and Cup series winners plus the highest finishing rookie at Phoenix and their rookie trading cards. Next up is the recent 2021 Donruss Racing Hobby box prices that are being realized. Finally, some thoughts on the recent prices the last 2 months around the 1989 Maxx regular and Crisco Dale Earnhardt. Where to look for PSA 9 and 10 specimens and the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). Is it real? Sorry the show was late this week. Stay tuned for next week where will talk 1988 Maxx and the different variations. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 36: Val recaps the Xfinity and Cup series winners at Las Vegas and their rookie trading cards. Next up is the record NASCAR Trading Card sales that happened the last week with the sale of the 1972 STP Ricard Petty PSA 9 for $149,999 on eBay. Finally the problem with redemptions, expired redemptions and the expired redemption for a signed 1988 Maxx Dale Earnhardt card numbered to 100 that was sold on eBay. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 35: The guys recap the winners at Homestead Xfinity and Cup series winners and their rookie trading cards. Next the guys discuss the discovery that Some 20021 Donruss drivers are not in the Optic series and vice versa. Drivers in Donruss and not in Optic are #’s 28 Drew Dollar, 34 Natalie Decker, 35 Raphael Lessard, 36 Taylor Gray and 37 Tommy Joe Martins. Drivers in Optic and not in Donruss are #’s 1 Harry Gant, 2 Jamie McMurray, 3 Jeff Burton, 4 Kasey Kahne, 5 Kyle Petty, 6 Bill Elliott,7 Carl Edwards, 54 Austin Cindric, 57 Chase Briscoe, 63 Dale Jarrett, 65 Darrell Waltrip, 66 Greg Biffle, 67 Ernie Irvan, 68 Mark Martin, 69 Matt Kenseth, 70 Michael Waltrip, 71 Morgan Shepherd, 72 Rusty Wallace, 73 Terry Labonte, 74 Bobby Allison, 75 Bobby Labonte, 82 Sam Mayer, 86 Travis Braden, 89 Paul Menard, 91 Brad Smith, 92 Bret Holmes, 94 Michael Self, 96 Ty Gibbs. The guys talk Sportkings and recent 1972 STP eBay sales. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 34: Val recaps the Daytona Road Course Camping World Truck, Xfinity and Cup series winners and their rookie trading cards. Also, the highest finishing rookie in the Camping World Truck, Xfinity and Cup series and their rookie trading cards. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 33: After opening up 2021 Donruss the guys review the product and their hits. Next it’s the Truck, xfinity and Cup Daytona 500 winners along with the highest finishing rookies and their trading cards. Val finally talks 1986 SportStar Photo-Graphics how they were made, sold and variations of the cards. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 32: The guys review the results of the Best Panini racing product 2020 survey. Then the guys breakdown the 2021 Panini Donruss Racing product and review how to identify the parallels, differences in Hobby, Fat Packs and Blasters. Review the insert checklist like Watercolors, Blank Slate, Downtown and Sketch Works. What to look for to find an authentic 5th anniversary buy back. Review closed racing card auction prices and what’s Val buying right now. #thehobby #tradingcards #whodoyoucollect
Episode 31: The guys are back recapping the NASCAR Championships at the different levels and who is moving where in 2021. Val did a poll to see which is the better, Mid Level 2020 Panini NASCAR trading card product, Chronicles or Prizm. We talk about some eBay closed prices for graded and ungraded 1972 STP and 1983 UNO cards. With the influx of new buyers to trading cards we replay our informational segments on the 1983 UNO and 1985 SportStar Photo-Graphics sets. #WhoDoYouCollec
Episode 30: The boys talk Top 4 Drivers going for the Cup and Xfinity Championship and their cards. Trying to distinguish the different Prizm racing parallels and the 1972 STP Richard Petty on eBay. Val talks used sheet metal, Team Racing Crew Shirts and racing suits from theracingwarehouse.com #WhoDoYouCollect
Episode 29: With the Texas Motor Speedway race finally in the books we talk Gander RV & Outdoors Truck, Xfinity and Cup series winners and their rookie cards. Next with all of the new listeners were re-running the segment on the first set of NASCAR trading cards, the 1972 STP set and how they were distributed. #WhoDoYouCollect
Episode 28: Jason and Val discuss the first drivers to lock in for the Championship 4 at each level (Brett Moffitt, Chase Briscoe and Joey Logano) and review their first trading cards. Next it on to 2020 Prizm and the use of RC logo’s and how it’s different than Baseball and ideas to fix it. The guys have a good discussion on the different ways to collect, pricing and some new ideas to help expand NASCAR trading cards to the masses. #WhoDoYouCollect
Episode 27: Val and Jason are back talking the round of 8 and the new Michael Jordon NASCAR team. They discuss 2020 Prizm racing and collecting using eBay saved searches.
Episode 26: Why is Panini one of the best Trading Card companies when it comes to NASCAR? They bring the fans closer to the drivers. This week they put on another Zoom fan QA with Gray Gaulding (aka Maverick) who is running at the Charlotte ROVAL this weekend. Gray answers the fans questions around the possibility of racing in the rain at the ROVAL, his mentor(s) coming up, childhood Halloween costumes, racing in the Daytona 500 and MORE. It’s a long podcast but I guarantee you will learn a few things! If you want to be invited to a Panini Q&A make sure to follow @PaniniAmerica and @graygaulding on Twitter and Instagram. #WhoDoYouCollect
Episode 25: Kin from Beans Ballcard Blog stops by and joins Val and Jason on an array of racing topics. They guys talk current races at Indy, the Indy Memorabilia show and Indy Trading Card sets. In Person & Through The Mail Autographs requests for racing legends. Current Card Market Trends for Trading cards and supplies. You can find Kin on Twitter at @beansbcardblog
Episode 24: Val and Jason are back and break down the 2020 Panini Chronicles Racing sell sheet releasing in early August. This is a new release for Val but Jason has seen Chronicles done with other sports. Should Panini do a First off the line (FOTL) for racing? The guys tackle that and other ways to boost NASCAR sales. The guys talk wax, what their buying and selling on COMC and Val mentions Wendell Scott and recaps hist 1st win in Jacksonville. #WhoDoYouCollect #TradingCards #TheHobby You can Val on Twitter @ NascardRadio and as rotating co-host on the Hobby Hotline. Hobby Hotline. is live every Saturday starting at 11 AM EST / 8 AM PST on YouTube / Facebook and Periscope. Hobby Hotline now has a Monday show at 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST.
Episode 23: Why is Panini one of the best Trading Card companies when it comes to NASCAR? They put on not one but two fan QA’s this week. I was lucky enough to attend both and a big thanks to Panini America. The first is with Cole Custer (Ice Cole) who is running for Stewart Haas Racing and vying for rookie of the year. The second Q&A is with Gray Gaulding (The Kid) who is running the Panini America sponsored Cup car. It’s a long podcast but I guarantee you will learn a few things! If you want to be invited to a Panini Q&A make sure to follow @PaniniAmerica on Twitter. #WhoDoYouCollect #TradingCards #TheHobby
Episode 22: Val talks NASCAR Charlotte, Bristol Xfinity, Gander Outdoor truck and Cup Series winners Brad Keselowsk, Chase Elliott, Grant Enfinger and Noah Gragson and their rookie cards. In the second segment Val reviews the NASCAR HOF 2021 Nominees and his picks on who will be selected this year before Tuesday’s voting day (6/9/20). Val did make a mistake in that Neil Bonnett’s rookie card is in the 1983 UNO set, card #2. You can find Val on Twitter @ NascardRadio and as rotating co-host on the Hobby Hotline. Hobby Hotline. is live every Saturday starting at 11 AM EST / 8 AM PST and also on Monday 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST on YouTube / Facebook and Periscope.
Episode 21: Val talks Darlington Xfinity and Cup Series winners Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe and their rookie cards. The second segment is the audio recording from a Pre-Darlington Sponsorship Q&A by Panini America & Gray Gaulding where invited fans were encouraged to ask questions. It was scheduled before the Darlington race to announce Panini’s renewed partnership with Gray Gaulding. It’s a great Q&A where Gray talks his early years of racing and card collecting. Thanks for checking out the podcast and please leave a review and subscribe. You can find me on Twitter @ NascardRadio and as rotating co-host on the Hobby Hotline. Hobby Hotline. is live every Saturday starting at 11 AM EST / 8 AM PST on YouTube / Facebook and Periscope.
Episode 20: Val and Jason celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of the podcast by sitting down with the father of trading card podcasts, Colin from Sports Card Radio. The boys thought it would be good to make their first interview guest the person partially responsible for the show. It’s a long interview and cover’s numerous topics such as The Upper Deck vs Leaf lawsuit, advantages to using COMC and enhancement ideas, Redemption’s and Panini’s new Redemption Policy, the current state of the hobby business economy and the Driver that might take NASCAR to the next level.
Episode 19: Val and Jason review the planned NASCAR releases from Panini, review COMC’s shipping option and how Val was doing it all wrong this whole time. The boys talk about the 2020 DONRUSS Retail Wrapper Redemptionfor, contest cards. They start the show reviewing the winners so far for the 2020 Gander RV & Outdoors Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series.
Episode 18: Val and Jason review the Las Vegas Gander RV & Outdoors Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series winners along with the top finishing rookie, rookie cards. They were Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe, Harrison Burton, Kyle Busch and Zane Smith. What dream set would you like to see made by Panini and we take a deep dive in to the 2020 Donruss racing hobby box. Thanks for checking out the podcast and please leave a review and subscribe. You can find me on Twitter @ NascardRadio
Episode 17: Val reviews the Daytona Gander RV & Outdoors Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series winners along with the top finishing rookie, rookie cards. Denny Hamlin, John Hunter Nemechek, Noah Gragson, Harrison Burton, Grant Enfinger and Derek Kraus rookie cards. We take a listener question on NASCAR Trading Card autographs and are there to many. How to save some money if you see a Buy It Now from COMC on eBay. Thanks for checking us out and please leave a review and subscribe.
Episode 16: Val reviews the new NASCAR Hall of Fame selection process which has changed for the first time since its inception, 10 years ago. We review some of the pricing for 2020 Donruss, after it’s first week on the market. We review the first 4 drivers starting the Daytona 500 and their cards, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Alex Bowman, Joey Logano and William Byron. We take some listener questions on NASCAR Trading Card Wax prices. Thanks for checking us out and please leave a review and subscribe.
Episode 15: Jason is back and joins Val as they talk about the upcoming 2020 NASCAR season. The guys talk about the newly released 2020 DONRUSS trading card set from Panini America. Val talks about his experience at the NASCAR Media week tour in Charlotte, the NASCAR hall of fame induction dinner and ceremony. The drivers he was chasing for autographs and some of the autograph projects he’s working on. Don’t forget to review and subscribe to the podcast.
Episode 14: I am joined by guest host TJ who is also a racer at his local track and who also collects NASCAR trading cards. We review the Homestead results for Gander Truck (Matt Crafton), Xfinity (Tyler Reddick) and Monster Cup (Kyle Busch) champions and their NASCAR trading cards. We talk drivers moving up to Cup like Cole Custer, Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick. Also drivers changing teams like Matt Dibitetto. Jimmie Johnson has announced he will no longer drive full time after the 2020 NASCAR season. Some ideas for Panini to celebrate Jimmie Johnson’s career and what was done by Food Lion when Richard Petty ran his last year in 1992.
Episode 13: We go over the Final 4 drivers rookie cards and career stats for the Gander Outdoor Truck series drivers in Stewart Friesen, Ross Chastain, Brett Moffitt and Matt Crafton. We then cover the Final 4 drivers rookie cards and career stats for the Xfinity series drivers in Justin Allgaier, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick and Cole Custer. We review Kevin Harvick’s career statistics and cards. In the ‘Then and Now’ segment I review the 2000 Upper Deck Maxximum Young Lions Insert set. Finally we review the 2019 Stocks For Tots autograph lineup set for December 10, 2019 at the NASCAR Technical Institute. Contact the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame for tickets and more information at (704) 663-5331.
Episode 12: We’re talking Christopher Bell and Martin Truex Jr. cards after they have secured their place in the Championship race in Miami. Then on to 2017 Panini Instant Racing cards and or Past Future wish list, Crew Chief, over the wall crew and team owner cards like the early 1990 Maxx cards.
Episode 11: We’re catching up on where we left off with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Winners and their rookie trading cards. Rookie trading cards for Kevin Harvick,Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliottand Erik Jones just to name a few. We talk about COMC’s new return policy, the state of NASCAR tracks, my new segment Past & Present as well as Stock for Tots and NASCAR Champion’s Week in Nashville.
Episode 001: We talk NASCAR rookie Trading Cards for 2019 Daytona 500 Winner Denny Hamlin, Atlanta winner Brad Keselowski and Las Vegas winner Joey Logano. We cover 2019 Donruss racing from Panini and preparing trading cards for autographs.