auto racing cards

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

I think either one would be ok. I am far from as expert when it comes to detecting forged autographs, but some of the Petty/Earnhardt fakes are so bad that it very obvious they are not legit. There is definitely a wariness among collectors when it comes to that specific card because it is known to have many examples make it into the public unsigned.

Thanks. I suppose in that case there is also the issue of real ones signed later and not factory issued. I believe that is a problem with the 1993 Hoops Magic/Bird autos.

[NiceDocter]

That Jeff Gordon card looks like he’s about 13 years old!!!!!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

That Jeff Gordon card looks like he’s about 13 years old!!!!!

Actually, he was 16. Or 15 depending on when during the year it was issued.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

That Jeff Gordon card looks like he’s about 13 years old!!!!!

Gordon actually did start racing full size Sprint Cars at age 13. That was the reason his family relocated from California to Indiana.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Thanks. I suppose in that case there is also the issue of real ones signed later and not factory issued. I believe that is a problem with the 1993 Hoops Magic/Bird autos.

That is another great point. Both Petty and Earnhardt were very accessible and would sign anything for fans.

[brian1961]

I've enjoyed reading about your passion for auto racing cards, guys. Though I don't collect racing cards, preferring the 1/43rd scale model racing cars (a pursuit that caught my fancy 3 years prior to my interest in baseball cards the spring of 1961), I respect your deep interest and love for motorsport.

You bring up a hallmark of most racing drivers---they respect and are kind to their fans. Same with hockey players.

Anyways, keep having fun, mates! --- Brian Powell

[Bored5000]

Another point about cards being legit signed after the fact: From what I read on the various Facebook F1 card groups, Lewis Hamilton is all but impossible to get on a card these days, and Max Verstappen is almost as tough. But everyone else on the grid willingly signs Topps cards. Lando Norris has even commented how much he likes signing cards. It just seems weird to me that an on card autograph will sell for a fraction of the Topps stickered autographs.

On one of the NASCAR radio podcasts that I linked to above, the hosts talked about the process Richard Petty goes through to this day when it comes to TTM autographs. Petty usually shows up at least once a week at his museum and museum volunteers lay out everything he recently received in the mail on several tables for him to autograph. He then goes down the line with several different colored Sharpies in hand.

When the item is something different or something Petty has not seen before, he will usually stop and write a short note on the item.

[Peter_Spaeth]

On another topic, I was looking at Lauda cards today, other than the now prohibitive 74 Panini there don't seem to be any good options.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

On another topic, I was looking at Lauda cards today, other than the now prohibitive 74 Panini there don't seem to be any good options.

I think his 1975 Jenkki card from Finland is a good option. The image is neat, and it is still affordable. There is one currently listed on eBay for $250, but that is high. A Lauda Jenkki card sold at auction for $58 in May. Even though the title of the listing is 1974, that is actually a 1975 release. That Jenkki set has some F1 drivers that can be had fairly cheap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265683188051?hash=item3ddbf3b953:gBAAAOSwr7JiaRy 7

I have been wrestling with whether or not I really want to pay up for a Lauda Vedettes card. Not that I want to see the entire economy collapse, but I do have some dry powder if the economy does hit a recession and sanity returns to card prices.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

I think his 1975 Jenkki card from Finland is a real good option. The image is neat, and it is still affordable. There is one currently listed on eBay for $250, but that is high. A Lauda Jenkki card sold at auction for $58 in May. Even though the title of the listing is 1974, that is actually a 1975 release. That Jenkki set has some neat F1 drivers that can be had fairly cheap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265683188051?hash=item3ddbf3b953:gBAAAOSwr7JiaRy 7

I have been wrestling with whether or not I really want to pay up for a Lauda Vedettes card. Not that I want to see the entire economy collapse, but I do have some dry powder if the economy does hit a recession and sanity returns to card prices.

I don't like the image of him blocking up his ears. I may like you just wait and see if the Panini comes back to earth. The 1974 Keisa does nothing for me.