Michael McDowell (Note: This is a NASCAR driver, not a football player)
N/A - Racing Driver (Appears in a football card set by mistake or cross-sport insert) · Front Row Motorsports (NASCAR)
2022 Donruss Racing (Though Donruss is typically known for football and basketball, this is a NASCAR Racing release) #Not clearly visible on front
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base / Insert Parallel (Round of 16)
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (NM-MT)
Rarity
Common base or low-tier insert/parallel, high print run
Overall Assessment
A fun novelty or PC item for a racing fan, featuring a NASCAR driver mistakenly evaluated under football card criteria due to the Donruss brand association
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (NM-MT)
Centering Assessment
Front appears slightly heavy to the right border, Top-Bottom is reasonably balanced
Surface Condition
Clean glossy surface with no major scratches or indentations visible under standard lighting
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with slight softening visible on the top-right corner
Edge Condition
Clean edges with minimal chipping typical of modern Panini card stock
Print Quality
Standard modern glossy finish with decent color saturation and foil accents on 'Round of 16'
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical condition for a modern raw card pulled from a retail or hobby pack and handled casually
Authentication Tips
Check for official Donruss branding, card stock thickness, and back-of-card copyright text
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as raw value is lower than grading fees
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; authenticity appears genuine despite the cross-sport oddity
Provenance Notes
Pulled from modern Panini product wax packs or blaster boxes
Historical Context
Reflects Panini's expansion of the Donruss brand into licensed NASCAR products during the early 2020s
Market Trends
Stable to low demand, primarily driven by racing fans rather than mainstream sports card investors
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; best kept as a personal collection piece for a NASCAR fan
Similar Cards
Other 2022 Donruss Racing inserts and parallels of NASCAR Cup Series drivers
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader storage in a dry, dark environment
Interesting Facts
Michael McDowell won the prestigious Daytona 500 in 2021, making his cards more collectible among racing enthusiasts