Official SCF Review: 2009 Press Pass Showcase Racing

[Enigma]

First and foremost, I'd like to thank our wonderful sponsors at Press Pass for providing us with this box.



3 packs per box
5 cards per pack
SRP: $200-$225

Press Pass, Inc. is proud to announce the first hobby-exclusive, super-premium NASCAR trading card release - 2009 Press Pass Showcase! Every pack contains either an Autograph or Race-Used Memorabilia Card from a top NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver or Team!

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- First Ever Hobby Exclusive Super-Premium Nascar Trading Card Release!
- 1 Autograph Card Per Box - Elite Exhibit Ink, Classic Collections Ink And Prized Pieces Ink
- 2 Memorabilia Card Per Box – Elite Exhibit, Classic Collections And Prized Pieces
- 4 Sequentially Numbered Levels Of Each Card!
- Short-Printed Autographed Rookie Base Cards Featuring A Swatch Of Race-Used Firesuit!

PRODUCT DETAILS:
- 53-card Base Set printed on foil board including short-printed Rookie Autographed Memorabilia Cards!
- Four sequentially numbered levels for base cards, Autograph Cards and Memorabilia Cards!
- Autographs - ONE PER BOX - featuring Elite Exhibit Ink, Classic Collections Ink and Prized Pieces Ink. All levels numbered to 45 or less!
- Memorabilia - TWO PER BOX - featuring Elite Exhibit, Classic Collections and Prized Pieces. All levels numbered to 99 or less.
- Half Case Hits include Dale Earnhardt Autographs, 50th Anniversary Litho Instant Win Cards, Memorabilia Instant Win Cards, Vintage Autograph Hot Packs and Showcase Exclusive Four Wide cards!

WHAT WE PULLED



Base - 9/50 (18%)
Rookies (Firesuit) - 0/3 (0%)




Gold Parallel (2nd Gear) /125 (2): Carl Edwards, Scott Speed/Brian Vickers



Green Parallel (3rd Gear) /50 (1): Dale Earnhardt Jr.



Classic Collections Tire /99 (1): Kyle Busch/Denny Hamlin/Joey Logano



Classic Collections Sheet Metal /45 (1): Dale Earnhardt Jr./Jimmie Johnson



Elite Exhibit Ink /45 (1): Joey Logano



Final Ratings (out of 5):

Base Set – 4.5
Fun – 5
Overall Design – 5
Value – 5
Rebuy – 4.5

Total – 24/25 (96%)

Probably one of the most anticipated sets in recent memory, Press Pass Showcase has delivered on the hype. A lot of people were wary about Press Pass designing a high-end set for racing, but the wariness should cease. This is a fantastic set from start to finish.

The cards are on a thicker stock than normal. This is great as it support the holofoil and will lead to less damage while the cards are handled. The base set (1st Gear) is only 53 cards. The cards are numbered to 499 from 1-50. Cards 51-53 are devoted to 3 rookies (Logano, Speed and Keselowski). To give added value to these rookies, they added a piece of firesuit to them and they are numbered out of 100. There are three levels of parallels in the set: Gold, Green and Melting Foil. And that's it. No miscellaneous inserts and parallel of those cards.

With one race used or autograph card per pack, this is wonderful for those looking for a bang for the buck. One of the keys to this set overall is how it is based on racing teams. This allows for some great combinations on the race used cards. Accordingly, the set focuses on the top tier/big name drivers in NASCAR, so you know you will get something decent in each pack. Not to mention, on-card autos! Though that is the norm for Press Pass.

There's a lot of excitement that goes into opening each and every pack. Press Pass really outdone themselves with Showcase. Even the box is nice with the inside being covered in black felt just to accentuate the release and drive home how nice this product really is. It's really hard to find fault with this product. I know some will knock it for the price or that their drivers are not in it, but once you open it, it's not a let down. Each pack provide entertainment and enjoyment, and really, you can't ask for much more.

Once again, I'd like to thank our gracious sponsors at Press Pass for giving us the opportunity to open and showcase this release. If interested in more information on this product or others in their line, be sure to check them out at www.presspassinc.com.

[etmill01]

awesome break and review Tony, you definitely pulled some very sweet cards..I like to look and design of the cards...

Thank you Press Pass..Ed

[tutall]

Awesome break... Thanks Press Pass

[johan29lhp]

Very nice break! Looks like a killer product! Looks far too pricey for me, but if i had it i would certainly buy it!

thanks again PP

[Captngeetch]

Nice looking cards....love the big huge auto..and hard signed too. Thanx to Presspass for the box too

[spuds1961]

Not even a racing fan but I can appreciate this product.Great break Tony sweet logano 01/45.

[mikesilvia]

Looks like an awesome set. Nice pulls!

[SingleDaddyof2]

Very very cool-looking cards! Outstanding product and review--thanks Press Pass and Tony. This makes me wonder now what they could do if they had an MLB license to produce cards...

[hagansp]

Awesome looking set, love the highend!! Thanks to press pass, and sick Logano pull!

[angryeagle07]

Thats an awesome JGR Triple, love Hamlin's tire piece!