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Auto Racing Trading Card Collecting Podcast. Talking all things Formula One, IndyCar and NASCAR Trading Cards with collecting tips. From the latest trading card releases from Panini and Topps to vintage Formula One, IndyCar and NASCAR Trading Cards. Collecting the hottest rookies to forgotten NASCAR legends. Collecting tips for through the mail (TTM) autographs and getting in-person autographs. The benefits of grading trading cards and their place in the hobby. Where trading cards and racing meet!
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A Dale Earnhardt Sr. gold auto gets smashed at Buy It Now — and that’s just the start.
In Episode 270, the guys break down a loaded King’s Court featuring major sales from Dale Earnhardt, Shane van Gisbergen, Richard Petty, Tony Breidinger, and Butterbean Queen. They also discuss 2026 Donruss Racing Sell Sheet, Panini Instant’s return, Upper Deck E-Pack updates, Parkside IndyCar 2026 Pronto subscriptions, and what to expect at COTA.
Is the NASCAR card market heating up?
Are gold autos still undervalued?
And is SVG about to dominate another road course?
All that and more on NasCardRadio 270.
NasCardRadio episode 269 races through Daytona recaps, rookie buzz, and serious cardboard, as Val and Logan connect on-track action to key NASCAR trading cards. They highlight Chandler Smith, Butterbean Brenden Queen, Tyler Reddick, and Connor Zilisch while mapping out their rookies, autos, and parallels in Panini lines like Donruss, Chronicles, Select, Prizm, Turn Four, and National Treasures.
The hobby talk heats up with a look at Dick’s Panini NASCAR deals, retail-only chase inserts, and Pristine’s $5,000 bounty finally being hit on Whatnot, plus a fun story about Cole Swindell wearing a Zilisch Kavroom card and chain from NASCARD.shop. King’s Court features multiple 1/1s, a suspect dual Earnhardt/Petty Tracks auto in an SGC8 holder, a big Kyle Larson Downtown sale out of Canada, a strong Jeff Gordon fire suit 1/1, and a grail-level Dale Earnhardt Max Medallion package with letter and matching cert. They wrap with the Spellbound Word of the Week—“Spoiler”—new graphics, hashtag riffs, and a candid take on redemptions, giving collectors both entertainment and practical insight into the current NASCAR card market.
Episode 268 of NasCardRadio is packed with hobby heat.
Val and Logan recap the Racing Card Hall of Fame 2026 inductees, and dive into one of the biggest King’s Court segments yet — featuring huge one-of-one sales, a rare Dale Earnhardt patch, and Connor Zilisch cards skyrocketing across the market.
If you want to know where NASCAR card prices are heading in 2026, this episode tells the story.
A once-in-a-lifetime pull leads to a once-in-a-lifetime meeting.
Brian joins the show to talk about hitting a Jeff Gordon Tri Fold 1/1 autograph redemption that could land him face-to-face with Jeff himself. We also dive into Richard Petty’s legendary through-the-mail autograph program, recent NASCAR card sales, King’s Court highlights, and the hottest names in the hobby right now.
Big stories. Big cards. Big prices.
Snowzilla 2026 couldn’t stop us.
In Episode 266, Val and Logan break down a $5000 bounty hunt for a gold 1/1 Prism auto, recap the hottest Kings Court auction sales (Danica, Haley, Butterbean, Trump Spectra & more), and remind collectors to cast their Racing Card Hall of Fame votes before the deadline.
Plus hobby talk, market trends, and next week’s special guest tease.
If racing cards are your thing — this is your weekly fix.
Episode 265 of NasCardRadio rolls on despite icy conditions, proving once again that the hobby never sleeps.
Val and Professor Logan dive into another fast-paced Kings Court, breaking down recent NASCAR card sales, rare 1/1s, and hobby market trends. Highlights include Chase Elliott gold vinyl heat, Connor Zillich rookie speculation, a William Byron National Treasures booklet, and a Mario Andretti PSA gem.
The hosts also remind collectors to cast their votes for the Racing Card Hall of Fame, as voting heats up across motorsports.
Whether you collect NASCAR, Panini racing cards, or follow the sports card market, this episode delivers insight, humor, and hobby perspective.
Episode 264 of NasCardRadio dives deep into the Racing Card Hall of Fame ballot, breaking down legendary NASCAR cards, iconic rookies, forgotten short prints, and hobby-defining chase cards.
Val and Logan also return with a full King’s Court featuring massive 1/1 sales, Connor Zilisch heat, Dale Earnhardt grails, redemption frustrations, and hobby insanity you can’t make up.
If you love:
NASCAR cards
Hobby history
Market insight
Honest collector talk
This episode is for you.
NasCardRadio — Where trading cards and racing meet
Episode 263 is our 2025 Holiday Extravaganza, recorded live with Misha Wines of Panini America. The crew dives into Earnhardt collecting, Ka-Vroom debates, Prizm and National Treasures production realities, redemptions, autograph challenges, and long-term hobby value. Featuring live giveaways, Kings Court grails, Racing Card Hall of Fame discussion, and community call-ins. A must-listen for NASCAR card collectors.
Kings Court RETURNS after a week off—and the NASCAR card market has absolutely exploded. We break down the wildest Turn Four sales yet: massive Zillich case hits, a $2K Connor Zillich Platinum 1/1, Tony Breidinger SSP fireworks, and even a Keelan Harvick auto going for a shocking premium.
Plus:
• Logan’s unopened Turn Four box temptation
• Why collectors keep clicking “BUY IT NOW” on unexpected listings
• Dale Sr. auto on the BACK of the card (Joker of the Week!)
• Denny Hamlin 1/1 Gold Vinyl sale
• Updates from Stocks for Tots, Infield Jen, and hobby events
• New NasCardRadio merch details on Zazzle
• Next week’s live holiday show preview
If you love NASCAR cards, weird sales, case hits, rookies, SSPs, and hobby banter—this episode is loaded.
In Episode 261 of NasCardRadio, Val and Logan dig into eBay’s brand-new Scan Cards feature — an AI-powered tool that identifies and prices trading cards directly from your phone. We talk about how well it works for NASCAR and motorsports cards, where it struggles, and what it means for collectors going forward.
We also give a final reminder about the Racing Card Hall of Fame nomination deadline and explain how to get your submissions in before the cutoff.
Then we hit the Spellbound Word of the Week (“tail-ender”), share some laughs, and wrap up with another strong King’s Court featuring standout sales from Dale Earnhardt, Hailee Deegan, Corey Day, Max, and more.
NasCardRadio is taking Thanksgiving week off — enjoy the holiday and stay safe!
Topics:
• eBay’s new Scan Cards AI
• Racing Card Hall of Fame nominations
• Spellbound Word of the Week
• King’s Court sales highlights
• Market movement across NASCAR & motorsports cards
This week on NasCardRadio, Val and Logan are joined by Mike Norman, the man behind Rip-It Racing Breaks, for one of the most entertaining roundtables in the racing card hobby! From dirt track roots and collecting connections to how “pick your driver” breaks really work, Mike pulls back the curtain on why NASCAR cards offer something unique for every collector.
Discover:
How Mike started breaking, the legend of the duct tape phone stand, and his most memorable monster hit
Deep dive into differences between NASCAR and other sports card breaks — and what makes race-used memorabilia so special
Hot takes on certified, mid-level sets, Victory Lane nostalgia, and what Panini should bring back
Most in-demand drivers, the rise of Connor Zilisch downtowns, and why Danica, Tony Breidinger, and Haley Deegan are always on collectors’ radars
Facebook group strategies, fair break rules, and how to get in on the Secret Santa hobby swap
A full King’s Court recap — rare auctions, wild booklets, patch autos, and that holy grail Dale Earnhardt card
Exclusive community news, hobby shout outs, Spellbound Word of the Week, and merch you actually want to wear!
Whether you’re into eBay steals, high-end case hits, vintage press-pass, or would just like to know why secret Santa is a must in 2025 — this is the episode you can’t miss. Leave a comment, share your favorite product, and get your Racing Card Hall of Fame nominations in by month’s end. Thanks to Panini America and our awesome listeners. Until next time, happy collecting!
#NASCARcards #ripitracingbreaks #racingcards #panini #tradingcards #casehit #breakers #NASCAR #collectables #hobbytalk
In Episode 259, Val and Logan recap the 2025 NASCAR champions and their 1st trading cards. Next Logan reveals the new 2026 Racing Card Hall of Fame nominee entry form, showcase massive Kings Court steals, and highlight Tony Breidinger’s stunning 1/1 relic card. Plus, redemption warnings, collector shout outs, and all the latest NASCAR card news you need.
Featuring: Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Mario Andretti, Connor Zilisch, and more hobby legends.
#NasCardRadio #SportsCards #NASCAR
This week on NasCardRadio, Val and Logan dive deep into one of the hottest conversations in the trading-card world — is the hobby sustainable anymore?
From the Upper Deck CEO’s bold comments on speculation and greed to NASCARD’s own market trends, the guys break down why collectors, not flippers, need to drive the future of the hobby.
Plus:
🔥 Connor Freakin’ Zilisch continues his red-hot run on track — and in card sales.
✨ King’s Court delivers a royal lineup of gold vinyl's, one-of-ones, and fan-favorite drivers like Tony B and Haley Deegan.
💬 The team previews Stocks for Tots, shares upcoming redemption deadlines, and teases the 2025 Racing Card Hall of Fame nominations.
📚 Spellbound Word of the Week: Polyhedron (because yes, NasCardRadio educates too!).
🏆 Hashtags featured: #WeLoveGold | #ConnorFreakinZilisch | #RacingCardHallOfFame | #RedemptionSucks
👉 Subscribe to join the racing card community every week — where trading cards and racing meet!
This week on NasCardRadio (Episode 257), Val and Logan break down the chaos surrounding Panini Turn 4 Racing — the stunning cards, the steep prices, and whether the product’s rocky release hurt its future. 💥
From $300 presales to distributors dropping prices overnight, the guys ask the big question: Did early pricing doom Turn 4 before it even got started?
They also dig into collector frustration vs. breaker hype, eBay resale values, and whether Panini’s NASCAR division missed key opportunities to build momentum — like promoting more at the track or partnering with broadcaster talent.
Then in King’s Court, it’s an all-KaVroom edition! 🏆
Connor Zilisch, Chase Elliott, Dale Jr., Kyle Larson, Richard Petty, and Tony Breidinger headline an insane lineup of case hits and SSP “KaVroom” cards — including a $1,000+ Zilisch sale.
This week on NasCardRadio, Val and Logan go deep on one of the hobby’s hottest (and scariest) topics — fake 1992 Traks Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty autographs showing up online. 🚨
They break down how to spot red flags in listings and what to watch for in raw sales. Whether you’re chasing your first Traks Petty \ Earnhardt or adding to your Petty \ Earnhardt PC, this is must-listen advice for NASCARD collectors.
Then it’s time for the fan-favorite segment — 🃏 Kings Court!
👑 Honorable Mentions, Joker, Jack, Queen, King, Ace and Royal Flush of the Week — featuring:
Richard Petty / Lee Petty 5 Star Dual Auto Booklet
Tony B 1/1 National Treasures Tag Auto
Connor Zilisch Downtown SSP
Joey Logano Gold Vinyl 1/1 Auto
Plus:
🔥 Collector hashtags: #ItsSoShiny #Lionhearted #WeLoveGold #RedemptionsSuck
💬 Subscribe for weekly NASCAR hobby talk:
Welcome back to NasCardRadio — the show where NASCAR, racing history, and trading cards meet! 🚦
In Episode 255, Val and Logan are joined by Misha from Panini to break down the brand-new Turn Four release. We cover:
Richard Petty autograph challenges & the push for more on-card autos ✍️
The debut of Ka-Vroom's and why collectors are buzzing 🏆
Connor Zilisch’s first memorabilia autographs + rookie case hits 🔥
This or That: Optic Rookie Auto vs. Instant In-Person Auto 🤔
Spellbound Word of the Week: Shinplaster 💸
King’s Court highlights: Dale Earnhardt, Bubba Wallace, Haley Deegan, Danica Patrick & more legends 👑
Plus, details on the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame’s “Stocks for Tots” event, and some big collector insights you don’t want to miss.
Hit that LIKE 👍, drop a COMMENT 💬 with your favorite card from this week’s discussion, and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more NASCAR card talk every week.
In Episode 254 of NasCardRadio, the guys break down everything happening in the NASCAR trading card hobby right now:
🚨 Panini Prizm NASCAR 2025 — early looks, parallels, and the rookie chase led by Connor Zilisch & Brenden “Butterbean” Queen.
🆕 Turn Four first images — design reactions, autograph memorabilia cards, and the highly anticipated Ka-Vroom - Kaboom-style inserts.
💸 Collector concerns — rising box prices, PSA grading fee increases, and whether the hobby is pricing out everyday collectors.
📈 Kings Court — the week’s biggest Select Racing sales, including 1/1s from Danica Patrick, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, and SVG.
🎯 Spellbound Word of the Week: Hypnotized 🌀
Join us for another hour of NASCAR card talk — where racing and trading cards meet.
Welcome back to NasCardRadio – Episode 253!
Val and Logan bring the heat this week with NASCAR trading card talk, auction hauls, and King’s Court hobby highlights. From Connor Zilisch mania to rare IndyCar legends, it’s another packed show where racing meets collecting.
This week we cover:
🏁 Race Recaps – Trucks Layne Riggs, Xfinity Aric Almirola & Christopher Bell Cup results
🖊️ Auction Pickups – Mario Andretti, James Hunt, Emerson Fittipaldi, Tim Richmond & more!
🃏 This or That – Dale Jr. Spectra Colorblast vs. Connor Zilisch Tie-Dye Rookie Auto
🐺 Spellbound Word of the Week – “Lycanthrope” enters the hobby
👑 King’s Court Highlights – Butterbean Queen 1/1, Austin Dillon Coca-Cola Patch, Haley Deegan Downtown, Connor Zilisch Pandora Auto, William Byron Gold Vinyl 1/1, and a stunning Dale Earnhardt Sr. Legends Patch Auto
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Welcome back to NasCardRadio, Episode 252!
Val and Logan go full throttle into the NASCAR Trading Card hobby — from White Castle cravings to grail trading cards, fake Dale Earnhardt signatures, Connor Zilisch’s red-hot rookie season, and some jaw-dropping 1/1s in this week’s King’s Court.
This week’s highlights:
🍔 White Castle cravings & hobby banter
🖊️ This Or That Jimmie Johnson vs David Pearson and Jeff Gordon
🏁 Connor Zilisch: the rookie with a stranglehold on 2025
🐍 Carroll Shelby autograph talk & Mustang nostalgia
💎 Panini Instant fire: Zilisch water / magma parallels
👑 Queen of the Week: Danica Patrick 1/1 patch
👑 King of the Week: Earnhardt + Petty dual auto PSA slabbed
🂡 Ace of the Week: Shane van Gisbergen Select Racing 1/1
🃏 Royal Flush: Xfinity promo metal 1/1 signed by future stars
🗣️ Spellbound Word of the Week: Stranglehold
🏆 Racing Card Hall of Fame update
In NasCardRadio Episode 251, we dive into a busy week for both racing and the hobby!
Race Recaps – Corey Heim dominates Trucks, Connor Zilisch takes a shortcut win in Portland, and Chase Briscoe locks into the playoffs.
Hobby Spotlight – Connor Zilisch rookie card frenzy, Corey Heim’s massive checklist, and Riley Herbst auto buzz.
Panini Turn Four Preview – Encased autos, jumbo swatches, Ka-Vroom inserts (Kaboom for NASCAR!) — plus a debate over whether “slabbed” really means graded.
This or That – Earnhardt relic vs dual patches — which would you choose?
King’s Court – Frankie Muniz gold vinyl 1/1, Danica Patrick black 1/1 auto, Connor Zilisch fireworks, William Sawalich ink, and more of the week’s biggest sales.
Spellbound Word of the Week – “Rhinoplasty” makes its hobby debut.
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