JIMMIE JOHNSON
Racing/NASCAR • Donruss Optic NASCAR
Sport & Year
Racing/NASCAR • 2023
Brand & Set
Panini / Donruss - Donruss Optic NASCAR
Card Number
#3
Card Type
Veteran / Legend
Rarity
Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Blue Velocity • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $25.00 - $45.00 (Graded PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for 2023 Donruss Optic Blue Velocity parallels of top drivers typically range from $2 to $10 on eBay depending on the player. As a 7-time champion, Johnson holds steady value in the mid-range of this tier.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom left. The surface shows minor micro-scratching or dust particles typical of Optic chrome finishes kept in binder pages. The edges and corners appear sharp through the sleeve, though the upper left corner shows a slight glint that could indicate a minor touch of wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection purposes. The cost of modern grading ($19-25) currently exceeds the raw market value, and the centering issues visible may prevent a Gem Mint 10 grade, which is necessary to see a significant ROI.
Card Description
The card features Jimmie Johnson in his iconic blue and black Lowe's sponsored firesuit and sunglasses. He is shown from the waist up in a walking pose. The design features a heavy blue chrome 'Blue Velocity' cracked-ice style pattern in the background with white and black accents. The Donruss Optic 'O' logo is in the top right, and his name is displayed in a white bar at the bottom.
Notable Features
Blue Velocity parallel featuring a distinctive light-refracting 'velocity' pattern. Features one of NASCAR's most successful drivers (7-time Series Champion and Hall of Famer).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Panini Donruss Optic product. The 'Optic' branding, high-gloss chrome surface, and specific Blue Velocity pattern are consistent with genuine 2023 Panini production standards.
Scanned: 2026-07-21T19:09:29.721031