Van's Holiday shopping list, Part 1

Don't look now, race fans, but Santa is revving up his reindeer, and Rudolph's nose is looming larger in the mirror everyday.

But don't worry; you don't have to be a last minute-shopper. Over the next few weeks, I'll be helping you scope out some of the best buys and most interesting items.

	SUPERSTORE •   Visit the Holiday Gift Center!

Getting the home decorated in the proper motif should the pace lap for any enjoyable holiday season. Here are a few items -- all available in the NASCAR.COM Superstore -- to get you started:

• Memory Company Welcome Home Santa ornament: Finely sculpted and decorated in drivers specific colors and logos, it's the perfect piece to anchor "decoration day" at your house.

• Team Beans driver stockings: These 17" stockings are made of polyester in team colors bearing the car number and replica signature of the featured driver.

• Team Beans Santa hats: Top off your holiday wardrobe with a Santa hat showcasing your favorite driver. Another Team Beans specialty, these hats are 18" long and adorned in driver specific colors, numbers, and replica signatures.

• Memory Company 14" Driver Nutcracker: What's a NASCAR nut without a NASCAR nutcracker? This is a really cool piece from Memory Company. It combines the traditional drummer boy nutcracker styling with team colors and graphics of your favorite NASCAR superstars. And remember, in the world of mainstream memorabilia, nutcrackers are highly sought-after collectibles.

• Boyd's Bears ornaments: Boyd's is offering its own unique holiday ornament. It's a Christmas tree ball bearing the featured driver's car number and replica autograph. Sitting atop the ball is a miniature bear dressed in team colors.

• Simply Home tapestry stocking: The 18-inch x 7.5-inch tapestry stocking is made with a cotton and polyester cover, and has a checkered flag cuff and hanger. One again, team/driver colors and graphics are the order of the day.

• Memory Company Surfboard Santa water globe/ornament: A driver-specific Santa toting a surfboard and beach chair. Each water globe is accompanied by a similar yet smaller tree ornament.

These are just a few of the decorations you'll find at the NASCAR.com SuperStore. Check back regularly for more selections, as new products are being added daily.