Parkside's 2025 INDYCAR Collection: A take on a great product!

The world of INDYCAR racing is about to get even more exciting for collectors and fans alike as Parkside Collectibles gears up to release their highly anticipated 2025 INDYCAR Collection this April, Mid-Month! Building on the success of their previous releases (Vol 1 and Pacific), this new collection has potential to be their best offering yet.

A Quick Dive into the upcoming release courtesy of MK from Facebook!

The 2025 collection boasts an impressive 150-card base set, thoughtfully organized into seven distinct categories:

- Driver cards (1-43)

- Car showcase (44-86)

- Race Winners (87-103)

- Podium Finishers (104-120)

- Season Honors (121-125)

- Teams & Miscellaneous (126-140)

- INDYCAR Debuts (141-150)

Signature Innovations

This year's collection introduces several exciting new features for autograph hunters. The Driver Sketch signature cards stand out as a unique addition, featuring original driver artwork alongside authentic signatures. Retail hanger pack enthusiasts will be particularly pleased with the exclusive Studio Signature cards, with improved pull rates of approximately 1:9 packs.

SIDE NOTE if these are cards the DRIVERS DREW ON and then signed SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY With the already GREAT "Retail" odds of 1:18 for Vol. 1 last year and each 50ct case of hangers having avg of 4-7 autos we are in for a treat! Are we going to see a price increase from the 15$ price point?? It also begs the question why put such a big emphasis on this retail release for 2025? That's a 50% increase in hit potential boxes... I would have to imagine there is good reasoning for loading up the "RETAIL" product because in my opinion they were already GREAT. There would hopefully be a plan to expand this awesome set into stores nationwide and sit next to Prizm and Chrome on the shelves!

Insert Cards That Excite

The collection maintains fan-favorite insert sets while introducing fresh concepts:

Classic Returns:

- Helmet Hardware ALWAYS AWESOME

- Iconic Images

- Pit Pass

- Marquee Moments

New Additions:

- Beneath the Bucket

- Beachwood

- Numerics

- INDY NXT Promising Prospects THIS. IS. HUGEEEE! Can't spell Hobby without prospect!

Special Additions and Case Hits

Hobby box collectors are in for a treat with special box toppers featuring the beloved race "poster" art designs from INDYCAR's creative team - the same artwork that fans have come to love from INDYCAR's social media channels. Additionally, the introduction of "Vroom" case hits adds another layer of excitement for serious collectors.

With the added Case hits and new inserts sets will the print run increase go down or stay the same? Also curious on how this impacts values on older sets too!

Availability and Distribution

The collection will be available through multiple channels:

-State 48 Sports Cards will be running group breaks, Pick your DRIVER Style, so you can chase your favorite drivers hits - without busting the bank! Personal boxes and combos too!

-Direct-to-consumer via Parkside's website

-Local hobby shops (hanger packs and hobby boxes plus taxes*)

-IMS/INDYCAR online and onsite locations!

Getting Indy Car in front of the masses would mark a significant milestone in making INDYCAR trading cards more accessible to casual fans and newcomers to the sport/hobby. This potential expansion into broader retail channels could play a crucial role in growing the INDYCAR fanbase and collecting community to be as large and as active as NASCAR or Formula 1!

Long Beach Preview

For fans attending the Long Beach race, Parkside may be offering an exclusive preview of the new collection. Their booth, located opposite the official INDYCAR merchandise tent, will feature exclusive Long Beach trading cards and commemorative stickers.

For tickets and info click here https://www.gplb.com/

The Future of INDYCAR Collecting

The image shared showcasing some of the driver cards reveals the high-quality production values and professional photography that collectors can expect. Each card captures the essence of INDYCAR racing, from the intensity of race day to candid moments in the paddock.

For racing enthusiasts and collectors alike, the 2025 INDYCAR Collection represents more than just trading cards - it's a tangible connection to the sport we all love or are starting to love. With its mix of traditional collecting elements and innovative new features, this release has the potential to be absolutley epic!