Ken Schrader
NASCAR Driver (Note: This is a NASCAR racing card, not a football card) · M&Ms / Pontiac Racing Team
Wheels High Gear High Groove #Not visible due to die-cut shape
Year & Era
2002 — Modern Era
Card Type
Die-Cut Insert
Grade
Raw — Poor to Fair (due to heavy damage and irregular trimming/cutting)
Rarity
Common insert card from the 2002 Wheels High Gear set, though this specific damaged copy is unique in its alteration.
Overall Assessment
This item is a severely damaged and likely hand-altered racing card insert rather than a football card. It holds no collectible or monetary value and is best treated as a curiosity.
Condition Grade
Raw — Poor to Fair (due to heavy damage and irregular trimming/cutting)
Centering Assessment
Difficult to accurately assess due to the custom die-cut shape and apparent heavy manual alteration.
Surface Condition
Poor. Shows heavy handling wear, potential staining, and loss of original gloss.
Corner Condition
Damaged. The card features a die-cut shape, but the edges and corners show severe irregular wear, rounding, and potential hand-cutting.
Edge Condition
Extremely poor. The edges appear to be hand-cut or heavily damaged with rough, uneven contours that deviate from the factory die-cut design.
Print Quality
Standard early 2000s glossy card stock with foil stamping, though obscured by damage.
Estimated Value
$0.01 - $1.00 (Valueless due to severe physical damage and alteration)
Comparison to Known Examples
Significantly inferior to standard copies due to extreme physical damage and missing factory edges.
Authentication Tips
Examine the edges under magnification to check for post-factory cutting or trimming.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Major grading companies like PSA, BGS, or SGC will reject this card for being altered or damaged.
Red Flags
High probability of post-factory manual cutting or severe trimming, rendering the card structurally altered.
Provenance Notes
Originates from 2002 Wheels High Gear racing wax packs or boxes.
Historical Context
Represents the early 2000s trend of die-cut and gimmick inserts in non-traditional sports card sets like racing.
Market Trends
Virtually non-existent market demand for damaged or altered low-end racing inserts.
Investment Potential
None. This card holds zero investment value.
Similar Cards
Other 2002 Wheels High Gear inserts featuring NASCAR drivers of the era.
Display & Preservation
Not recommended for preservation due to condition; standard top loader if kept as a novelty.
Interesting Facts
Ken Schrader is a veteran NASCAR driver famous for driving the iconic #36 M&M's Pontiac.