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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

Episode 247: Logan Recaps Top Racing Card Finds & Convention Surprises from the 2025 NSCC!

NasCardRadio Episode 247: The guys review the latest winners: Layne Riggs in the Craftsman Truck Series, Sam Mayer in the Xfinity Series and William Byron in the Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Connor Mosack, Connor Zilisch and Riley Herbst along with their first trading cards. Next up is the IndyCar race where Alex Palou has won again. The guys discuss race winner Alex Palou and his first trading cards. Val reviews the recent on demand cards from Panini Instant with 4 offerings this week. Logan is back from the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC). He reviews some of what he saw with the good and the fake cards. He recaps his amazing time in Chicago. Finally, the guys end the show with some sweet eBay racing card auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. #kingnascar #tradingcards #panini

Episode 246: National Sports Collectors Convention 2025 Preview

NasCardRadio Episode 246: The guys review last week’s winners at Dover Motor Speedway: Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series and Denny Hamlin in the Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Connor Zilisch and Riley Herbst along with their first trading cards. Next up is the IndyCar Honda Indy Toronto. The guys discuss race winner Pato O'Ward and his first trading cards. Val reviews the recent on demand cards from Panini Instant and Parkside Pronto. Next up is the main event. The 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC). The guys have been many times and this year it's in Chicago. Lots of Do's and Don’ts to make your trip a fun and enjoyable experience. Finally, the guys end the show with some sweet eBay racing card auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. #thehobby #tradingcards #panini

Episode 245: Live Show Busting 2025 Donruss Racing with Panini Insider Misha

NasCardRadio Episode 245: The guys review last week’s winners at Sonoma Raceway: Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series and Shane van Gisbergen in the Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen along with their first trading cards. Next up is the IndyCar double in Iowa. The guys discuss race 1 winner Pato O'Ward and race 2 winer Alex Palou and their first trading cards. Val reviews the recent on demand cards from Panini Instant and Parkside Pronto. Next up is the main event where Misha is busting some 2025 Donruss live which was just released. We get to view the newest offering from Panini while getting product information while he busts the boxes.? Finally, the guys end the show with some sweet eBay racing card auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. #thehobby #tradingcards #panini

Episode 244: Racing Card History Made: Dale Earnhardt Sr Card Breaks Auction Records

NasCardRadio Episode 244: The guys review last week’s winners at the Chicago Street Course: Shane van Gisbergen in the Xfinity Series and Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen along with their first trading cards. Next up is the Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio IndyCar winner Scott Dixon and his first trading cards. Records are meant to be broken and that's what happened with a rare signed 1988 Maxx Dale Earnhardt Sr card. These were randomly inserted in two 1997 product lines and limited to 100. The guys review what products they were included in and review a sold unclaimed redemption Val ran across in March of 2021 and what they learned from that old recording. Were they redemptions or Live in the products? Finally, the guys end the show with some sweet eBay racing card auctions in ‘The Kings Court’. #thehobby #tradingcards #panini

Episode 243: 2025 Donruss Deep Dive & ePack 23Xi Week 2: Checklist Surprises Unwrapped!

NasCardRadio Episode 243: Join the NasCardRadio crew along with Panini insider Misha as they break down the highly anticipated 2025 Donruss NASCAR checklist, spotlighting the hottest rookies, rare inserts, and must-chase parallels for collectors. The hosts also tackle the latest from Panini Instant with Chase Elliott and ePack’s 23Xi Week 2, sharing insights, hits, and early trends from the digital pack front. The crew review last week’s winners at Lime Rock Park and EchoPark Speedway: Corey Heim in the Craftsman Truck Series, Nick Sanchez in the Xfinity Series and Chase Elliott in the Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Gio Ruggiero, Nick Sanchez and Shane van Gisbergen along with their first trading cards. Finally, the guys end the show with some sweet eBay racing card auctions & buy it now's in ‘The Kings Court’. Whether you’re a seasoned racing card enthusiast or just getting started, this episode is packed with expert analysis, hobby news, and all the checklist goodies you need to get ahead in the 2025 collecting season. #thehobby #tradingcards #panini

Episode 242: Inside Panini Racing Cards: Exclusive Interview with the Director of Product Development

NasCardRadio Episode 242: The guys review last week’s winners at Pocono Raceway: Layne Riggs in the Craftsman Truck Series, Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series and Chase Briscoe in the Cup series. They also discuss the highest finishing rookie Connor Mosack, Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen along with their first trading cards. Next up is the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America winner Alex Palou and his first trading cards. Lucas, the Director of Product Development – Baseball/WNBA/LIV/Racing/PFL stops by to answer all the questions you want answers to. Continuing on the guys review the latest Panini Instant cards for sale in the next segment. One of the biggest weekly releases hit's the web site and for a limited time only. Which ones will you buy? Finally, the guys end the show with some sweet eBay racing card auctions & buy it now's in ‘The Kings Court’. #thehobby #tradingcards #panini