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The Select brand has always been about shine, tiers, and a rainbow of parallels, and for the second straight year, NASCAR drivers and cars get that same treatment. The 2025 Panini Select NASCAR Racing release brings back the tiered base set, eye-catching Prizm parallels, and a mix of autographs and memorabilia that spotlight both today’s stars and the legends who built the sport.

Tiered base set with plenty of color

One of the defining features of Select is its three-tiered base set. This year, Grandstand, Pit Road, and Trackside cards make up the structure, with Trackside being the rarest. Each level will have multiple Prizm parallels that range from more common holo-style refractors to tough pulls like the hobby-exclusive Zebra Prizm, which combines rarity with the hardest tier to track down. Drivers span across the entire NASCAR spectrum, including Cup Series champions, Hall of Famers, promising up-and-comers, and even talent from the Xfinity Series and modified circuits.

Autographs and relics

Signatures remain a central part of the product. The Select Signatures set gives collectors ink from across the sport, with a deep checklist of drivers and multiple parallel versions to chase. Race-used memorabilia also plays a big role. Autographed relics can include pieces of tires, firesuits, and even sheet metal, making each card feel tied directly to the track. These, too, have multiple parallels that ramp up the rarity.

Inserts both new and familiar

Select always mixes in flashy inserts, and 2025 adds two fresh designs. Numbers focuses on driver numbers, one of the most recognizable aspects of NASCAR culture, while Tandem Draft highlights teammates working together on the track. Both bring new collecting angles to the product.

On the rarest side, the Color Wheel insert returns. Known for its bold look and extremely low print run, it has become one of the most talked-about chase cards across the Select brand, whether in NASCAR, basketball, or football. Expect to see past champions, race winners, and emerging drivers featured in this ultra-limited set.

Box breakdown

A standard hobby box offers:

• 12 packs with 5 cards per pack

• 2 autographs

• 1 memorabilia card

• 12 Prizm parallels

For collectors going after the First Off The Line edition, the box format remains the same but with a major bonus. Each FOTL box comes with two exclusive Gold Power Plaid Prizms numbered to 13, giving an extra layer of exclusivity to the chase.

Release date and availability

Panini has the release date set for August 27, 2025, though as always, that date is subject to change. Hobby cases will hold 12 boxes, and with the mix of autographs, relics, Prizms, and inserts, every case should deliver a variety of content for NASCAR collectors.

Why Select matters for NASCAR fans

Select is a brand that thrives on its variety. The tiered base system adds built-in rarity, the Prizm rainbow keeps player collectors busy, and the mix of autographs and relics brings both star power and race-used history to the table. For NASCAR fans, it means being able to collect their favorite drivers in a format that looks and feels like the same Select products seen in basketball and football.

With big-name veterans, Hall of Fame legends, and the next wave of talent all represented, 2025 Panini Select NASCAR Racing provides a little something for everyone. Whether you are in it for the parallels, chasing rare autographs, or hunting the elusive Color Wheel, this release offers plenty of horsepower for collectors.