Have Yourself A Merry Nascar Christmas

Yesterday, I asked a friend what she was getting her fella for Christmas. We have compared notes over the years on our forays into the wonderful world of "guy toys". We are both quite well educated in the "Law of Attraction" as it applies to guys and kitchen gadgets. We understand the "Laws of the Hunting Male" as they apply to men seeking the perfect power tools.

Her fella is a Nascar aficionado - one of those males of the species who is drawn to Nascar racing collectibles like the proverbial moth to the flame. Their walls are adorned with Nascar posters and framed photos of his favorite drivers. He built a special cupboard, complete with a mannequin, to properly display his full set of Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing gear.

This year she has found a great display case to house his collection of Nascar diecast cars. Handcrafted by one of her fella's buddies, who is a fabulous finishing carpenter, it will fit perfectly between the shadowbox-framed Tony Stewart Jacket and cap, and the shelves of Nascar colectibles. What a perfect gift for any Nascar enthusiast.

This collectible comes with a certificate of authenticity, and is sure to be a welcome addition to any Nascar enthusiast's model race car collection..

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will drive down the stretch of the 2008 season in this AMP Energy(r) Impala. This 1:24 scale die-cast car is an accurate replica of the AMP Energy Impala that Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove in the 2008 season.

Like the full-size vehicle, it features the sponsor's logo on the deck-lid, side panels and trunk.

The limited edition stock car reproduction features a die-cast body and chassis, manufacturer-specific engine detail, and an opening hood and trunk with detailed compartment.

Here are two more great collectibles that, though very useful and usable, will never make it into everyday usage. My friend whose fella is a Nascar enthusiast has already framed his t-shirt in a glass-front shadow box, and it has place of pride over the sofa in his man-cave.

Designed for heavy use, this colorful floor mat is crafted from a durable non-woven polyester with a urethane foam backing. Fully machine washable for easy care.

The men's T-shirt is made from 100% cotton, and is machine washable. Tumble dry low for easy care. 

This great volume is a treasure trove of information on racing collectibles. A must-have for the beginner or seasoned collector.

In paperback, this bokk contains over 700 pages of information for the racing enthusiast, focusing mainly on Nascar collectible items.

The authoritative volume includes a detailed history of racing collectibles and collector information on each type of collectible. The writers and editors who compiled this book have provided the longest continuous coverage of the racing collectibles industry, dating back more than a decade

Review: "This book is perfect for any collector of racing memorabilia. It identifies, describes, and provides an estimated fair market value for more than two dozen different categories of racing's most coveted collectibles."

When I found these great jackets, I just knew I had to show you what is only a small part of the great selection that's available online.

From Ford Mustang jackets and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr., to Kenseth, Stuart, Johnson and Sadler uniform and fire-suit jackets, they are available in a wide range of sizes and styles.

Constructed of high quality materials, with exclusive trim and crests, these fine jackets would make a great gift for any fan or collector of Nascar memorabilia.

If you want to keep your beautifully designed tree pristine, you may need to invest in another Christmas tree once these nifty ornaments catch on with your Nascar fan. Otherwise, you will need to resign yourself to a tree filled with twinkling Nascar miniatures.

They are awfully cute though, and completely faithful to the original articles. Once you have started, you may find they are like nuts or chips - betcha can't have just one...

These visor organizers hold twelve CDs, and have a pocket and pen holder. They slip easily over you visor to keep your CDs handy while protecting your twelve favorites from dust and scratches.

Your favorite driver's number and signature is embroidered on the front of the organizer.

One of the joys of collecting is that you can never have too many items. If your collector is running shy of space, you might want to consider some "pocket-sized" items.

Here are some more really fun key chains and super caps. As well as being a fun gift for Nascar collectors on your list, they are small, practical, useful, and would make super stocking stuffers.