Continuing a tradition of limited esteem, Spade Racing bought, unboxed, and unpacked a sealed box of 2020 Donruss (Panini) Nascar trading cards. Join us as we go through each eight-card pack to find the good, the bad, and the downright weird.
PACK 19—Many-a Young Gun Having Fun with Little Sun
Lots of youth in this pack, but also a reminder that I think gets ignored too often—just how, well, PALE most race car drivers are. These guys (and gal) are pastier than I, which is pretty damn pasty. Maybe developmental programs can institute a few hours at the beach every month.
FIRST THING’S FIRST: When you have your text box set up for about 15 letters, and a guy with three names shows up.
SECOND LOOK: This Chase Briscoe Optic card simultaneously shows off his lack of sponsorship while also obscuring the thing he got the flag for.
TO THE BACK: Its nice to see that William Byron and I have something in common (well, besides pastiness)—a fear of heights. To be honest, when you have separation from land anxiety, getting a few feet up in the air really is “Action Packed”.
FINAL SCORE: 5 Nascar Next candidates out of 10