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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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Episode 254: NASCAR Card Collectors Under Fire? PRIZM 2025 Preview and Turn Four First Images

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.

Episode 253: Connor Zilisch Mania, Earnhardt Patch & Logan's Auction Auto Finds

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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Episode 252: White Castle to King’s Court: NASCAR Trading Cards & Collecting Talk

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

Episode 251:Connor Zilisch Card Mania, Panini Turn Four First Look & King’s Court Deals!

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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Episode 250: New 2025 Select Racing Review, Rare Dale Earnhardt Rookies & Connor Zilisch Gold

It’s a milestone 250th episode of NasCardRadio! Val and PSA Hall of Famer Logan recap a wild weekend in racing with first cards of the winners and highest finishing rookies in each series. Also breaking down new trading card releases (including Select and Turn Four), all while dissecting surprising market sales and legendary pulls. The hobby talk doesn’t stop there: from “pack pinchers” and premium Turn Four boxes, to jaw-dropping Ka-Varoom case hits, a “This or That” showdown between Jeff Gordon and Benny Parsons cut autos, and this week’s King’s Court featuring legends, 1/1 Panini Instants, and gold rookie grails from Hailie Deegan, SVG, and Zilisch.

Whether you’re a diehard race fan or a collector chasing the next big rookie, this episode has it all. It's fast-paced, collector-focused, and always unpredictable: tune in for the deals, debates, and drama behind the cards that define the track!

Episode 249: Sneak Peek At 2025 Select From QA Process & Panini Racing Redemption Expiration Dates

NasCardRadio Episode 249: The guys review the latest Richmond Raceway winners: Corey Heim in the Craftsman Truck Series and Austin Dillon in the Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Gio Ruggiero and Shane van Gisbergen along with their first trading cards. With Select coming out next week the guys got their hands on some actual pictures from the Panini QA process. Next back by popular demand its 'This or That'. Two cards in close value and which card would you rather have? Let us know in the comments which one you would choose. Next Val and Logan discuss Panini redemptions and the guys have a nifty slide that you can save that shows the dates that redemptions expire for each recent racing product. When do your redemptions expire? Finally, the guys end the show with some cool eBay racing card auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. Which one will be the Royal Flush? #kingnascar #tradingcards #panini

Episode 248: Connor Zilisch Cards, Sell, Buy or Hold?

#NasCardRadio Episode 248: The guys review the latest Watkins Glen International winners: Corey Heim in the Craftsman Truck Series, Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series and Shane van Gisbergen in the Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Gio Ruggiero, Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen along with their first trading cards. Next up is the IndyCar race where Will Power was the winner. The guys discuss race winner Will Power and his first trading cards. Val reviews the recent on demand cards from Panini Instant with only 1 offering this week. Next is a new segment call 'This or That'. Two cards in close value and which card would you rather have? Let us know in the comments which one you would choose. Next Val and Logan discuss the Connor Zilisch situation. What options and outcomes might happen the remainder of the year and what will his trading card values do. Finally, the guys end the show with some sweet eBay racing card auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. #kingnascar #tradingcards #panini