Bubba Wallace (Note: This is a racing card featuring NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, not an NFL football player, but analyzed per hobby standards)
NASCAR Driver (Primary position equivalent in motorsports; not an NFL player) · Richard Petty Motorsports (Team affiliation shown on card)
2021 Panini Chronicles Racing Uncontested #Not visible (Estimated within set checklist)
Year & Era
2021 — Modern / Prizm Era
Card Type
Silver Laser / Holo Foil Parallel
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint estimated 8.5 to 9
Rarity
Common parallel from a retail/hobby product, unnumbered base parallel print run
Overall Assessment
A visually striking modern racing parallel in decent raw condition, though technically a motorsports card rather than football, making it a fun pickup for a racing fan or driver collector
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint estimated 8.5 to 9
Centering Assessment
Front: Fairly well-centered, slight top-heavy lean; Back: Not visible
Surface Condition
Refractor surface is generally clean with visible rainbow holo reflection, minimal finger smudging noted
Corner Condition
Sharp corners visible under normal lighting, slight softening possible due to raw handling
Edge Condition
Clean factory cut edges along the sides with minor chipping typical of modern foil card stock
Print Quality
High gloss finish with vibrant color saturation and clean foil stamping typical of Panini Chronicles products
Estimated Value
1 to 5 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy with typical centering and reflective quality for Panini Chronicles Uncontested inserts
Authentication Tips
Check for authentic Panini watermark or surface refractor laser dots under magnification; modern printing makes counterfeiting rare for lower-tier cards
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading given the low raw market value relative to grading fees
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; raw card shows typical handling wear from being held without a penny sleeve
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard Panini Chronicles Racing retail or hobby packs
Historical Context
Features Bubba Wallace during his tenure driving for Richard Petty Motorsports, an iconic name in NASCAR history
Market Trends
Stable to modest demand depending on Bubba Wallace race performances and Cup Series popularity
Investment Potential
Low-to-moderate long-term investment potential, primarily recommended for driver PC (personal collection) rather than financial gains
Similar Cards
Other Bubba Wallace parallels from Panini Chronicles, Donruss, or Prizm Racing sets
Display & Preservation
Recommend immediate placement in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or magnetic holder to protect the glossy surface
Interesting Facts
Panini Chronicles is famous for combining multiple different brands and designs into a single diverse multi-sport and racing checklist