Video summary
In this video, a host opens a massive 2026 Panini Don Rust Racing Mega Box specifically for a viewer named Brandon S., aiming to find rare relics and special inserts like the blue optic signatures and blue velocity parallels. The atmosphere is casual and filled with banter as the host flips through packs, expressing excitement over potential finds while jokingly teasing Brandon about his luck. Throughout the process, they identify several notable drivers including Michael McDowell, Zane Smith, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Frankie Muniz, and Kyle Larson, highlighting the mix of rookie cards, autographs, and unique parallel versions hidden within the box.
The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes and pop culture references as the host discusses actor Agent Cody Banks from the movie *Big Fat Liar*, noting how his appearance was altered with orange hair and blue skin in a way that feels surreal. They also touch upon the reality of their work, acknowledging that while they try to make opening boxes entertaining for fans who treat it like a game, it is actually a serious job where they get paid. This contrast adds a layer of authenticity to the video, reminding viewers that behind the fun and trash talk lies a professional operation dedicated to collecting and sharing sports memorabilia.
As the opening continues, the host identifies more drivers such as Alan Kiki, Daryl Waltrip, Jimmy Johnson, Joe Lagano, Chase Brisco, Josh Williams, Ryan Blaney, Bobby Labonte, Connor Zilch, and Mackenzie, while also discussing college football matchups between Memphis and UNLV. The tension builds slightly when only two relics have been found so far, leading to hopes that the remaining packs will yield better results. The host notes that the box contains auto chances as well, which adds another layer of excitement despite the current streak of relic-only pulls.
By the end of the session, the host wraps up the opening with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude toward Brandon for his order. He mentions earning pie points as a reward for the effort and thanks Brandon again before signing off. The video concludes on a friendly note, emphasizing the community aspect of collecting and the shared joy of discovering rare items together. Overall, the experience serves as both an entertaining showcase of the 2026 Don Rust Racing set and a glimpse into the daily life of collectors who turn their passion for sports cards into a livelihood.
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For Jordan here, ripping one 2026 penny
Don Rust Racing Mega Box for Brandon S.
Brandon, good luck, buddy. Let's uh see
some pretty dope relics again. Maybe
not. Over to
I'm down. I'm down. I'm down.
Blue optic. Okay, got it. Optic
signatures. Blue velocity parallels.
Gotcha. Gotcha. Ultra versus slingshot.
Gotcha. Gotcha. Moan it. Looking for
slingshots. L relics. Autos.
Sound good?
Nothing there.
ML, you know, you're always welcome, my
friend. I just like messing with you.
>> He's talking trash about us on name.
>> There you go. There you go.
That's all right.
All right, Brandon, let's see you,
buddy.
We are cordial.
Got Michael McDall here.
Zane Smith here on the blue velocity
insert or parallel. Sorry, not insert.
Blue velocity parallel.
If I'm messing with you, that means I'm
cordial with you. If I'm not messing
with you, if I'm quiet, I don't engage
with you, that mean that means we're not
good.
>> I will stay as formal as I can be.
>> That's true.
>> I don't want to get in any trouble.
>> I'll just talk like an email response.
You know about it.
I've gotten so used to it in I've been
here almost a year already. So
got we got a good we got a good flow.
Got a newbie starting soon too. Oh, it's
a 29 249. Yeah, Clinton Bower.
Dude, I do know who that is. I know who
that is.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on the on the
silver.
We try, man. We try. We try to have fun,
you know, like people come in all the
time and like say get real jobs to us
and stuff and all that fun stuff. And uh
it's just like this is a real job. We
get paid for it. We get it.
>> Doesn't happen too often.
>> Doesn't happen. Yeah, it doesn't really
happen. Only happened a couple times.
Okay. Okay. Okay.
Got Alan Kiki here on the silver.
Frankie Munz on the blue velocity.
>> That's so weird.
>> Knock him in the middle.
>> It's just so weird.
>> Agent Cody Banks.
I love it. It is weird, man. It is
weird.
Dude, he was in that movie with Paul
Giamati. Um,
>> Big Fat Liar.
>> Big Fat Liar. Yeah.
>> Oh, dude. Love that movie.
>> They dyed his hair orange and his right.
Yeah. And his skin blue.
>> Yeah. Skin blue. Yeah.
>> P49.
Yeah. Casey Kane.
Okay. Some names I know not totally in
here. Daryl Walrip Rest.
There's a B Burton here on the blue
velocity.
Jimmy Johnson on the spell bound.
All
right.
Relic here. Joe Lagano on the souvenir
swatches.
That a suit or attire?
That actually looks like a suit. That
looks like fabric to me.
It looks like a suit there. Very nice.
Right behind it, Race Kings.
Kyle Larson. There we go.
>> Race Kings.
Think that's Spencer Scott or he doesn't
either that or he doesn't like Karen.
One of the two. Ah, that's one. He likes
him or he doesn't like him. One of the
one
>> feel like it's something you should know
the difference on.
>> Yeah. I don't know. I don't know yet.
>> Either really likes them or really
dislikes them. I just don't know. I just
don't know which one.
>> That's going to help me. I know that.
So, it's fine.
Either that or I'll see you tomorrow on
main. Not too bad. But hey, do you not
like him? Who was it again?
Frey. Yes.
Um, so far I've only have two of them ML
and they've been um all all relics so
far. So hopefully that changes.
Chase Brisco here in the blue velocity.
Oh well,
there we go.
So far just the relics, but it does have
auto chances as well. So
those are so cool.
not be able to rip this like I normally
can is really messing with me mentally.
I'm like
we got seven coming.
Nice Josh Williams. This is not a blue
velocity.
I thought a 99.
Okay. All right. Okay. Okay. Okay.
Okay. Don Russ, I see you. I see you.
Team logo
Kendrick Motorsports. Not Kendrick.
Kendrick.
Memphis versus UNLV. What is it? Is it
uh is it uh I would assume it's college
football. If that's the case, it just
depends on where they're at because
Memphis had uh
some personnel changes this year. I know
their head coach went to Arkansas.
>> I don't know anything about
So, I'm gonna have to go with
>> I'm going to pick UNLB probably.
>> So, I was going to say UNLV,
>> Blue Velocity, Bubba Wallace. Yeah,
college football. Yeah, I would say
UNLB, especially if they're playing at
home.
They have a lot of uh a lot of returning
players that have been pretty solid for
them. Ryan Blay on the spell mount.
All right, Brandon.
More backs.
So annoying.
Bobby Levante
unleash the Jimmy Johnson.
Two more.
Only that second relic. So hopefully
it's in here or the next one. This is a
little thicker.
It's red.
Connor Zilch on the move velocity.
Zil, sorry. Zilich
pen rewards the 250.
Unleashed. Mackenzie.
All right, last pack here. Feel like
Brandon.
Let's see our other P. I believe the one
so far.
All right.
All right. This one.
>> Oh, you get pie points.
>> Oh, that's what it is. Yeah. Okay. Pie
points. Okay. Gotcha. Okay. Gotcha.
Gotcha. That makes that actually makes
sense. All right, that's gonna do it,
Brandon. That'll do it. Thanks for your
order, man.