Join us (well, me) as we/I go through a box of 2021 Donruss Nascar Cards, pack-by-pack, week-by-week.
Pack 19—Renaissance Man, an Obvious Plan, and a Cheesy Pic Fan
FIRST LOOK: Its pretty cool to see how Dale Earnhardt Jr. has reinvented himself as a star in the media world, both through his race commentary and his Dale Jr. Download podcast series. Its like what Clint Bowyer’s trying to do but much, much, much less phony.
TO THE BACK: Um, going faster is the entire point of racing, Danica, so there’s no need to bring that up.
SAY WHAT: “Are you a dynamometer? Because you really rev my engine.”
RATING: 7 press releases out of 10
Pack 20—Virtual Chalk, Haters’ Balk, and Future Talk
FIRST LOOK: While the Optic cards are a cool concept, the use of the “metallic outline” around the driver’s body gives off a bit of a “body chalk outline” vibe. Not what you want to think about when recalling solid upper-midfield occasional winners like The Biff.
TO THE BACK: Yes, yes, go on and bash Bubba Wallace all you want for being unsuccessful. Just remember that he’s posted top-tens at Indianapolis, one of Nascar’s toughest (albeit boring) tracks.
SAY WHAT: “Hmm, looks like Austin Cindric is taking my ride next year. Better make sure that Brad and Joey REALLY hate each other by the end of the year.”
RATING: 7 crew members out of 10
