Random Wax: 2023 Donruss Racing Hobby Box (Part Three)

2023 Donruss:   4X NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon also finished top 5 in the standings 10X.  And he looks cool in his DuPont flames fire suit.

Third time I'm sharing different cards from this hobby box.  It was a fun box of cards.  Tons of variety, great drivers from all eras, across the different levels and some nice designs.

I'm a big 1990 Donruss guy so these are right in my wheelhouse.  Kyle Larson is 2X NASCAR Champion as well as the reigning champ.

Cool looking Under the Lights insert which may also be a Holographic Parallel?  My bad.  I don't remember.

I always find Elite Series inserts a bit bland, but I like the 2023 design and the way they scan.

Metal Masters, Unleashed and Royalty inserts.  Kyle Busch is my favorite driver in the sport.  He's 40 and nearing the end of his career.  I'd really like to see him have a good season before retiring.  He hasn't finished inside the top 15 in year-end points since 2023.  I like Unleashed.

Always enjoy the car shots.  Unfortunately, they didn't put cars shots in the 2025 set.  Big loss.  They are racing in Martinsville today.  There is some information out now on the 2026 set which is set to release next month.  I like the design and the base set has doubled in size from 2025.  I'm looking forward to it.

With NASCAR's 75th anniversary, they went with a diamond thing going on.  Not my favorite look for Race Kings/Race Queens.  Hailie Deegan is back in NASCAR after a year trying other opportunities.  She's driving in the Arca Menards Series which is NASCAR's lower tier.

That Red Parallel #/299 is one of 3 I pulled in the box.  I like the color it added to the card.  The Labonte and Gant are Silver Parallels.  Terry Labonte was a 2X NASCAR Champion winning in 1984 and 1996.

I really do like these Under the Lights.  We get to see the car, the driver and a good design that scans well.  Kevin Harvick is an all-time great, 1X Champion, and a good listen on the Fox broadcasts and Fox podcast.  His 60 wins have him 11th all-time behind current driver and owner Denny Hamlin.

BREAKDOWN:
192 –Total Cards
60 – 1990 Donruss
34 – Retired Greats
24 – Optic
23 –Race Kings
15 – Silver Parallel
8 – Cars (Basic)
6 – Elite Series
6 – Rated Rookie
4 – Unleashed
4 – Under the Lights
3 – Royalty
3 – Metal Masters
3 – Red Parallel #/299
2 – Revved Up
2 – Power Squad
2 – Race Day Relic
2 – Green Parallel #/99
2 – Navy Blue Parallel #/199
2 – Holographic Parallel #/199
1 – Marvels
1 – Monikers Auto
1 – Red Parallel #/250
1 – Purple Parallel #/49