NASCAR backpacks too cool for school

The most feared machine in all the land will be revving up in just a few weeks. No, it isn't Kasey Kahne's Dodge Charger, or even Jimmie Johnson's Lowe's Monte Carlo. In fact, this awesome beast maxes out at about 45 mph. It isn't a Nextel Cup car at all. It's the dreaded school bus.

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The beginning of each school year is precipitated by the usual mad dash to scrounge up a fresh complement of school supplies. And if the student at your house just happens to be a NASCAR fan, you're in luck. The NASCAR.COM SuperStore has an entire section dedicated to racing-themed school supplies.

Here's a quick look at just a few of the packs in stock:

Slingback backpacks: Pacific Connections is your connection for stylish driver-themed slingback backpacks. Each features embroidered team and driver graphics on a team-colored backpack. There's an assortment of compartments and pockets---even a place for the cell phone. Available drivers include Tony Stewart, the Earnhardts, Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, Elliott Sadler, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, and Matt Kenseth.

Team-colored backpacks: A more traditional pack here featuring the same drivers. These fully-decorated backpacks tout two large compartments and a seven-pocket organizer. And what backpack would be complete without a place for CDs and a CD/MP3 player?

Pacific Connection's extensive NASCAR catalog also includes drawstring backpacks and driver tote bags.

Velocity backpacks: Available exclusively at the NASCAR.COM SuperStore, these high-quality backpacks are made of durable nylon and genuine leather. Team colors and an embroidered car number punctuate this classy item.

Among the featured drivers are: Gordon, Kahne, Johnson, Newman, the Earnhardts, Stewart, Kenseth, Mark Martin and Carl Edwards.

Once you've picked the right backpack, you'll need something to fill it with. Also in stock at the NASCAR.COM SuperStore is a broad selection of office supplies, stationary, etc.