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 11—Hailie, Jamie, and Meaty
Some real talent in this group—a legit “Rated Rookie in Hailie Deegan, champs in Rowdy and Truex, and a driver of the moment in Ryan Newman times two. Note that both of Newman’s cars have Oscar Mayer sponsorship in this pack, making it the most meat-based selection I’ve found so far.
FIRST THING’S FIRST: While it makes sense that subsets would have the top drivers, there’s not much “Retro” about Kyle Busch, although his constant whining fits in well with vintage Darrell Waltrip.
SECOND LOOK: A Hailie Deegan rookie card! Here’s hoping this is someday coveted by serious collectors and not just creepy old guys.
TO THE BACK: Matt Tifft gives some props to Front Row Motorsports. Obviously this was designed (and likely printed) before he retired due to health issues, but at least its not disturbingly ironic like “I plant to be here for a long time” or “I can’t see anyone taking my ride, unless its a guy with three names”.
FINAL SCORE: 7 rookie points out of 10