This week on NasCardRadio, Val and Logan are joined by Mike Norman, the man behind Rip-It Racing Breaks, for one of the most entertaining roundtables in the racing card hobby! From dirt track roots and collecting connections to how “pick your driver” breaks really work, Mike pulls back the curtain on why NASCAR cards offer something unique for every collector.
Discover:
- How Mike started breaking, the legend of the duct tape phone stand, and his most memorable monster hit
- Deep dive into differences between NASCAR and other sports card breaks — and what makes race-used memorabilia so special
- Hot takes on certified, mid-level sets, Victory Lane nostalgia, and what Panini should bring back
- Most in-demand drivers, the rise of Connor Zilisch downtowns, and why Danica, Tony Breidinger, and Haley Deegan are always on collectors’ radars
- Facebook group strategies, fair break rules, and how to get in on the Secret Santa hobby swap
- A full King’s Court recap — rare auctions, wild booklets, patch autos, and that holy grail Dale Earnhardt card
- Exclusive community news, hobby shout outs, Spellbound Word of the Week, and merch you actually want to wear!
Whether you’re into eBay steals, high-end case hits, vintage press-pass, or would just like to know why secret Santa is a must in 2025 — this is the episode you can’t miss. Leave a comment, share your favorite product, and get your Racing Card Hall of Fame nominations in by month’s end. Thanks to Panini America and our awesome listeners. Until next time, happy collecting!
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