Van's Holiday shopping list: The art of racing

Still looking for that special gift? How about some NASCAR art? NASCAR is a visually-compelling sport, and two talented artists who specialized in capturing the sport on canvas: Sam Bass and Garry Hill.

Garry Hill has been capturing the defining moment of some of NASCAR's most historic races on canvas for nearly two decades through his "All-Star" and "Great Moments in Racing" series.

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Could you imagine a more fitting title than "Born To Win" for a print featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr? Absolutely not.

"Born To Win" is the latest limited edition print being offered by renowned motorsports artist Garry Hill. The latest installment in Hill's highly-acclaimed "Great Moments in Racing Series" commemorates Earnhardt Jr.'s stirring triumph in the 2004 Daytona 500, the 46th running of The Great American Race.

"Born To Win" is an entirely original composition, not an image derived from a photograph. The illustration depicts Junior's No. 8 Budweiser "Born on Date" Chevy flashing under the checkered flag after 500 miles of all out war.

Bass piece pays tribute to Wallace

Not only did the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup season end at Homestead, but so did one of the most storied careers in the history of motorsports. Few athletes are fortunate enough to retire at the top of their game, but Rusty Wallace did just that. And just as he has been since making his NASCAR debut with a runner-up finish at Atlanta in 1980, Rusty was a solid threat to win each and every week.

Sam Bass, the first artist officially licensed by NASCAR, honors this icon of auto racing with perhaps the artist's most innovative composition ever, "Rusty's Last Call!" This extraordinary piece employs the backdrop of a friendly neighborhood sports bar to reflect Wallace's career from start to finish.

"Rusty's Last Call!" is being offered as a limited edition print and fine art poster. This must-have artworks if you're a Rusty Wallace fan, and may be among the last true collectibles honoring one of NASCAR's all time greats.