Van's Holiday Shopping List: Part 2

Still scratching your head as you look for just the right Christmas present for the race fans among your family and friends? Don't give up yet! Here are just a few more we dug up in a quick run down the aisles of our on line merchandise mall.

Race Plates personalized license plates

Let's get personal -- with a personalized driver-specific license plate from Race Plates, that is. The company offers a variety of styles of non-registered, heavy-gauge aluminum license tags decorated in team colors and graphics. The license plate has the tag owner's name along the bottom, car number in the center, and replica driver signature on the right. Race Plates also offers tags that aren't personalized. The personalized plates are around $25, while other versions are less expensive.

NASCAR DVD board game

Got game? The Specialty Board Games NASCAR DVD game allows players to go head-to-head in an exciting race to the checkered flag. The first player to complete a lap around either a short track or a super speedway is the one gets to victory lane. The game features DVD on-screen challenges and a game board that resembles a race track. Fifteen race-simulating categories with more than 350 DVD challenges make this the most riveting NASCAR board game yet.

Sam Bass holiday die-casts

Motorsports artist Sam Bass has teamed with collectibles giant Motorsports Authentics to develop a series of driver-specific holiday-themed die-casts featuring some of NASCAR's brightest stars. Ten drivers will be showcased: Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Kevin Harvick, David Gilliland, Juan Pablo Montoya, Elliott Sadler and Carl Edwards. A special 2007 Holiday Car will also be included.

NASCAR bowling balls

Here's a gift that'll bowl you over -- literally. NASCAR driver bowling balls from Viz-A-Ball will score a strike with the bowler on your list. Each drillable ball is decorated in team colors with driver and team graphics and car number.

'Mario Tailgates NASCAR-style'

Renowned culinary icon Mario Batali has composed the ultimate NASCAR tailgating cookbook with easy recipes and simple instructions. Included are ideas for breakfast, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks -- all incorporating ingredients found in almost any market. Mario's racy recipes can be owned for under $20.

JR Motorsports apparel

Checkered Flag Sports offers a comprehensive line of men's and women's apparel, as well as select die-casts. The brand's collection of JR Motorsports merchandise is one of the highlights of the CFS catalog. Some of the more popular garments boast the JR Motorsports ensignia with special effect Gel printing over the logo. Checkered Flag Sports has a broad selection of tee shirts for well under $25.