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2025 Donruss NASCAR Racing – Full Checklist, Release Info, and Hobby Box Breakdown

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The green flag is out on the 2025 Donruss NASCAR Racing release, and this year’s edition once again delivers a blend of affordability, variety, and some of the flashiest inserts in motorsports trading cards. Long considered the go-to set for racing collectors, Donruss Racing balances chrome, nostalgia, and rookie heat in one solid package.

Whether you're in it for the Rated Rookies, chasing hobby-exclusive Downtown inserts, or stacking your favorite driver’s rainbow, this set offers plenty of lanes to explore.


🔧 Product Overview​

  • Cards per pack: 8
  • Packs per hobby box: 16
  • Boxes per case: 20
  • Set size: 100 base cards + 7 Rated Rookies
  • Release Date: TBD

🏁 Hobby Box Contents​

Each hobby box includes:

  • 3 Autograph or Memorabilia cards
  • 16 Optic base cards
  • A variety of inserts, parallels, and short prints
  • Exclusive Downtown inserts (Hobby-only)

✅ Base Set Details (Cards 1–100)​

The 100-card base set covers the full range of NASCAR favorites, from legends like Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Jr. to current stars like Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin.

Also included are several NASCAR Hall of Famers and veterans, with plenty of parallels to chase.


🚀 Rated Rookies (Cards 94–100)​

Seven up-and-comers get the Rated Rookie treatment, including:

  • Connor Zilisch
  • Brenden “Butterbean” Queen
  • Kaden Honeycutt
  • Frankie Muniz (yes, Malcolm in the Middle is now Malcolm in the Fast Lane)
  • Brent Crews
  • Austin Beers
  • Luke Fenhaus

🎨 Insert Highlights​

  • Downtown: The high-end, art-style insert returns, exclusive to hobby packs. One of the most sought-after pulls in the product.
  • Spellbound: Collect all the cards to spell out a driver’s last name. Great for binder builders and rainbow hunters.
  • Race Kings: Painterly portraits give a nod to the classic Donruss look with a modern twist.

✍️ Autograph & Memorabilia Sets​

Autograph fans will find signatures from current stars, rookies, and legends. Look for Signature Series cards plus low-numbered versions and memorabilia autos. Some examples include:

  • Signature Series Gold
  • Throwback Autographs (TBD based on final checklist)
  • Dual Autos featuring teammates or historic rivals

💎 Parallel Rundown (Base + Rookies)​

Standard parallels include:

  • Red /299
  • Carolina Blue /249
  • Lime Green /199
  • Blue /99
  • Purple /99
  • Mojo /25
  • Gold /10
  • Artist’s Proof Black /1
  • Checkered Flag /1
  • Printing Plates /1
  • "Numbers" parallels that are serial-numbered to the driver’s car number (e.g., Chase Elliott /9, Dale Jr. /88, Kyle Larson /5)

🖼 Optic & Chromium Cards​

Every hobby box includes 16 Optic base cards, plus parallels like:

  • Black Pandora
  • Blue Velocity
  • Holo
  • Red Velocity /199
  • Carolina Blue Wave /99
  • Purple Velocity /59
  • Black Velocity /39
  • Gold Vinyl /1
  • FOTL Green Swirl /7
  • Black Finite /1
Both base and Rated Rookies appear in Optic format with matching parallels.


🏎 Drivers to Watch in the Set​

Some key names across base, rookies, and inserts:

  • Kyle Larson
  • Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  • Richard Petty
  • Frankie Muniz (RR)
  • Toni Breidinger
  • Shane Van Gisbergen
  • Jimmie Johnson
  • Ty Gibbs
  • Jeff Gordon
  • Ross Chastain
  • Hailie Deegan

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With a full pit stop of parallels, signature hits, and returning collector favorites, 2025 Donruss NASCAR Racing continues to lead the pack as a must-rip product for racing fans. From casual collectors to die-hard driver chasers, there’s something here for every gearhead in the hobby.

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