Top Prospect:
Race-Used Memorabilia Cards from the Next Generation of NASCAR Superstars

June 29, 2004 Charlotte, N.C. - In 2003, Press Pass unveiled the successful Top Prospect race-used memorabilia program featuring the first ever memorabilia cards from several of the top young drivers in the NASCAR Busch Series. Debuting in Press Pass Trackside 2004, this year's Top Prospect program includes a line-up of eight promising young drivers who are already making their mark on the sport.

Collectors can find the first race-used tire cards (sequentially numbered to 350) and race-used sheet metal cards (sequentially numbered to 200) of these NASCAR Busch Series standouts in hobby boxes (1:98 packs) of Press Pass Trackside 2004, which released on June 24, 2004. Some of the most coveted drivers included in the program are current NASCAR Busch Series points leader and four time winner, Martin Truex Jr.; teenage driving sensation, Kyle Busch; and current NASCAR Nextel Cup rookie and NASCAR Busch Series regular, Kasey Kahne.

In addition to race-used sheet metal and race-used tire cards, collectors can look for race-used glove cards and race-used shoe cards from these exciting drivers, later this year, in Press Pass Optima 2004. Three members of last year's Top Prospect class are now rookies on the NASCAR Nextel Cup circuit. What will the future hold for these up and coming drivers? Collect the entire Top Prospect set and follow their progression to the sports highest level.

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