Better than the Sears® Wish Book® – Kimmie’s Guide to Stuff You Should Buy It is August which means stores all over the country will begin putting up their Christmas decorations. Instead of pitching my usual hissy about it, I’d thought I’d be a bit more constructive and hope to inspire some gift-giving ideas for all those race fans out there. Forget getting your man his 1,263rd Michael Schumacher diecast. Does that lovely lady in your life really need a Dale Jr. slow cooker? The gifts on this list are going to help you think outside the box so you can put something really awesome in it. If that special person in your life seems to spend a large chunk of their income on speeding tickets and the insurance surcharges they bear, you may have considered getting them one of those (insert racer’s name) Driving School/Experience/Racing things. Forget all of those and type www.arielatom.com into your search engine. That car is considered by many to be better handling, quicker, and more fun than a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or a Porsche combined. Those shiny bars on the outside are not there for looks; that is the chassis. If it is not absolutely necessary to the function of the car, it was not even considered (no radio, roof, etc.). Don’t worry – you do not have to buy the car. Click up top and put a 1,400 lbs., 0-60 in under three seconds, 300 hp gift certificate under the tree. You may have little ones in your life. More likely, since you visit our site, there is someone close to you who never actually got that whole growing up, adult-acting thing down really well. Either way here is the gift for both of them: slot-cars. Do not waste your money on those ones you see on the mid-cartoon adverts. Go for Scalextric, a company who has in business over 50 years. Having field-tested (um, played with) one while on vacation, I can assure you it is a blast. They have an entire range of cars (F1, NASCAR, When I was a kid, others played with toys while I sat around and read. As an adult, others paint the town red while I sit in bed and read. Am I sad about my pathetic life with a neutered cat as my sole companion? Heck, no. Not when great booksellers like Coastal 181 exist. If it is about racing, they will have it. Technical manuals, biographies, coffee table books and more are part of their catalog. Visit them at www.coastal181.com and expand a loved one’s horizons and their library. Know somebody who believes that rubbin’ is racin’? Have a neighbor you hate? This next one works either way. Head to www.racingdonut.com and slap a reusable donut decal on his or her car door for an extra Christmas surprise. At just $14.45 including shipping, you could decorate the neighborhood. (I’m sending a bunch to Santa. One is for his sleigh; the others are for the reindeer.) Remaining hydrated during the race is just as important for you as it is your favorite driver. Lugging your cooler through throngs of fans can get difficult, and leaves one or both of your hands busy. Since the hardhat with dual beer holders just makes you look dumb, a CamelBak® Hands-Free Hydration™ system is the only solution. Fill it with your favorite beverage, wear it like a backpack, and enjoy your favorite beverage through an adjustable straw. There are various sizes and styles from which to choose. Check out www.camelbak.com for the full range and/or visit your local camping/hiking store to check some of them out. Life can be unpredictable, especially at a race track. The ultimate fan should be prepared for all occurrences. That is where the Swiss Army SwissChamp XAVT comes in. It has 80 functions including a wire stripper, wood saw, magnifying glass, fish scaler and, believe it or not, a few knives. It can be found at www.swissarmyexpress.com. Need a new desk? Show off while you commanding your empire from behind an Octane 100 desk. Hand-built in The hissy has passed, and my public service is done. I hope this helps many of you in your holiday purchases. It will help my family and friends for sure. After all, this is my Christmas list.
By. Kim Carlino
August 9, 2008
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