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While there are several levels of collectors in the world of trading cards, there’s pretty much one single reason people open packs -- to get some amazing trading cards. There are so many sports, genres and price points to collect. The rampant onslaught and devaluing of memorabilia cards caused a new level of trading cards to be created. It was designed to give collectors exactly what they wanted – almost. With a price point of $250 or higher, companies have found a way to get collectors to pay a premium price for quality, essentially the cream of the crop of collectibles. It began with Basketball, and trickled down to other sports. Press Pass who in my opinion is the most responsible when it comes to delivering memorabilia and autographs has entered that realm with 2010 Showcase Racing cards.

Introducing the ultimate in collectibility, Press Pass raises the standard for super-premium trading cards with Five Star.

Each 5-card Pack Includes:

One Base Card Numbered to 35 or less
One Dual, Triple, Quad, or Oversized Memorabilia Card Numbered to 25 or less
One Autograph from an Elite Driver Numbered to 35 or less
One Autographed Memorabilia Card Numbered to 50 or less

And... Each pack also includes one Classic Compilations Book Card.

The different versions of the Classic Compilations Book Card include:
Cut Signature Memorabilia Cards
Dual Autographed Memorabilia Cards
Quad Autographed Memorabilia Cards
Triple Autographed Memorabilia Cards
Autographed Premium 1 of 1 Patch Cards

Five Star is limited to an elite class of drivers. All Five Star cards are printed on exceptionally high quality, thick card stock and are accented with superb foil treatments.

Look for for Press Pass Five Star in November 2010.

We wanted to provide an early look at the all new Press Pass Racing Legends. The product is scheduled for release in October 2010. Attached are the official sell sheet and distributor letter with product specifications. We do not yet have a formatted version to edit for standard viewing on the site but didn't want to wait to provide you this information.

Press Pass is excited announce the promotions for this year’s National Convention in Baltimore.

Open one NASCAR hobby box (all 2010 products are eligible) and get:
A free autograph or dual memorabilia card (blind wrapped)
One key to crack the safe. Crack the safe prizes are one per day. Come back and try your key in the safe at 7:00 PM Wednesday, 3:00 PM Thursday-Saturday, and 1:00PM on Sunday to see if you have won!
Prize list includes:

Wednesday: Michael Waltrip Race-Used Gloves and Autographed Driver-Worn Hat
Thursday: Dale Earnhardt Jr complete set of eight race-used spark plugs
Friday: Dale Earnhardt Sr 2001 Optima Race-Used Lugnut Card (Driver Version)
Saturday: Greg Biffle Firesuit
Sunday: Juan Pablo Montoya autographed visor

One ticket to pack wars. Pack wars occur daily! Press Pass will provide 3 packs to battle with and great prizes, including an exclusive National one of one card each session!
Pack War Schedule
Wednesday: 6:00PM
Thursday – Friday: 1:00PM, 4:00PM
Saturday: 12:00PM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM

The headlines are plentiful for NASCAR fans with feuds between Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin getting the majority of the attention by news outlets. While those four wage a war of words, Busch and Harvick are battling for the top spot in the Sprint Cup series. In other NASCAR news – it’s been about 2 years since Dale Earnhardt Jr. won a race, but he’s still making headlines of his own. This time around, he’s paying homage to his father by forging a joint agreement with his current and former teams to drive a car detailed with his legendary dad’s #3 Wrangler paint scheme. Trading card manufacturers Press Pass have decided to pay homage to Earnhardt clan with their latest entry – Stealth.

Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are two of the most popular and successful drivers in NASCAR history. Both dominated throughout their respective careers and won seven championships. It is fitting that both of them were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the inaugural class. Earnhardt and Petty also had iconic cars and paint schemes that they made as famous as their victory lane appearances. Anyone who sees the light blue STP car immediately associates it with Richard Petty and the black “Intimidator” Goodrich car was always associated with Dale Earnhardt. Press Pass was able to acquire pieces of both these iconic drivers and their equally iconic cars.