Item Size & Specifications
- Card Dimensions: 6.8cm x 3.6cm (68mm x 36mm)
- Sport: Speedway / Motor Sport
- Year: 2000
- Card Manufacturer: Lech (Castrol / Zone Vision branding)
- Total Cards Included: 10 Collectors Cards (Includes 3 Special Title/Winner cards and Cards 1 to 7)
- Featured Riders: Tony Rickardsson, Billy Hamill, Greg Hancock, Hans Nielsen, Tomasz Gollob, Jimmy Nilsen, Joe Screen, Leigh Adams, Jason Crump
- Storage Condition: Kept in a clear 10-pocket plastic protective page
Description
Up for sale is a professional selection of 10 cards from the Lech Grand Prix Series of 2000 Speedway Collectors Cards. This specific lot includes three introductory subset cards commemorating past champions (1998 & 1999 Tony Rickardsson, 1996 Billy Hamill / 1997 Greg Hancock, and 1995 Winner Hans Nielsen) alongside consecutive rider cards numbered 1 through 7.
Each card features a vibrant color portrait of the rider in their iconic racing gear or team caps, complete with Castrol sponsorship branding and national flag details. The backs of the cards are blank white cardboard as shown in the second photo. The cards are beautifully preserved in a clear multi-pocket collector's sleeve, making them ready for immediate display or addition to your motorsport memorabilia collection.
Condition
- Condition: Excellent / Pre-owned
- Condition Notes: The cards are in crisp, premium vintage condition with sharp text and excellent color depth. The backs of the cards are clean and entirely blank white with minimal faint storage marks as expected with age. They have been carefully stored inside protective plastic pockets to prevent bending, fading, or corner wear. No notable creases, stains, or tears are visible.
Item History
The 2000 Speedway Grand Prix series marked a thrilling era in motorcycle speedway racing. These rare, smaller-format collectors cards were issued by Lech to celebrate the elite field of riders competing at the highest level of international motorsport that season. Featuring legendary multi-time World Champions, these niche items have become highly sought-after collectibles for nostalgic speedway enthusiasts and racing history buffs.