NOTE: Uncle Max picks Kyle Busch for this weekend’s Truck Series race (no picks for non-points events)
Recently I got a sealed box of 2019 Donruss Racing Cards—24 packs, 8 cards per pack. Join me as I go through the entire case, pack-by-pack, to see what awaited me. (Click any picture to enlarge)
PACK 9 OF 24: Retro, Next to Go, and White Guy Fro
OVERVIEW: Now THIS is what I call variety! Legends both old and recent, current drivers, and a look towards the future. Even the constant presence of Terry Labonte (again!) can’t put a damper on things.
SPECIAL SPECIAL: Perhaps the only thing better than seeing the beginnings of Rusty Wallace’s legendary white-guy fro is seeing it in OPTIC form. Helps that he has a facial expression here that matches his personality.
IN FOCUS: “NEXT IN LINE” returns for 2019 to take a look at the current “Nascar NEXT” class, drivers picked by Nascar to keep an eye on as they move up through the developmental series. And his name is Chase, which I think was required by law back in the early-00’s.
SPOTLIGHT: Jimmie Johnson’s Retro Rated Rookie card—the only place you’ll see a seven-time champion and Loy Allen Jr. mentioned together.
SCORE: 9 spark plugs out of 10