NascardRadio

Episode 264: Racing Card Hall of Fame Nominees Revealed, Massive 1/1 Sales & Collector Heat

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: Holiday Extravaganza 2025 Recorded Live With Misha From Panini

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.

Episode 262: $2,000 Rookie? NASCAR Card Market Goes Off the Rails in Kings Court!

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.

Episode 261: This eBay Tool Might Replace Price Guides? & Racing Card Hall of Fame Deadline

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

Episode 260: Inside the Breaks: Mike Norman Talks Dirt, Downtowns, and Secret Santa

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!

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Episode 259: 2025 Champion Rookie Cards, Racing Card Hall of Fame & Hobby Steals You Won’t Believe!

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

Episode 258: Rookie Heat, Market Warnings, Stocks-For-Tots & King’s Court Gold

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!

Episode 257: Panini Turn 4: $300 Boxes, Falling Prices & The Future of NASCAR Cards!

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.

Episode 256: Fake 1992 Traks Petty & Earnhardt Autos? Learn How To Spot Them

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

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Episode 255: Turn Four Debut Deep Dive With Misha From Panini

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.

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