Episode 205: 2016 Panini Certified Release, Everything You Wanted To Know

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NasCardRadio Episode 205 offers a comprehensive review of recent NASCAR events and delves deep into the 2016 Panini Certified NASCAR release. The hosts begin by discussing the Michigan International Speedway races, highlighting Justin Allgaier's Xfinity Series win and Tyler Reddick's Cup victory. They also mention the highest finishing rookies, Leland Honeyman and Zane Smith, along with their rookie trading cards. The episode then touches on Josef Newgarden's IndyCar win at World Wide Technology Raceway and his first trading cards. The main segment focuses on an in-depth analysis of the 2016 Panini Certified NASCAR release, which the hosts describe as misunderstood.

2016 Panini Certified NASCAR Release

Key Points Covered:

• Breakdown of the 2016 Panini Racing schedule (Panini's first year releasing racing cards)
• Review of the 2016 Panini Certified NASCAR Sell Sheet
• Discussion of inserts and parallels
• Identification of short prints at the end of the set (cards 101-105)
• Highlight of the set's numerous rookie cards

The hosts emphasize that this release is budget-friendly for collectors seeking inserts, rookies, legends, and through-the-mail (TTM) autograph candidate cards. Their enthusiasm for the set is evident in the detailed discussion. The episode concludes with a segment called 'The Kings Court' featuring notable eBay racing card auctions