Top 10 Gifts For Race Car Drivers

JEGS Tech Specialist

Pete Mitchell

If there’s one thing to know about car lovers and racers, it’s that they love their toys. Garages are their havens, race cars are their happy place, and race tracks are their playgrounds. And they can never have enough toys and tools for those places.

If you have a race car driver in your life and want to give them a gift for their birthday, Christmas, holiday, or just to show them you support their hobby, don’t worry: there’s an endless amount of perfect gifts for race car drivers. You really can’t go wrong with auto racing gifts, but there are a few toys, tools, and accessories that are sure to put a huge smile on any race enthusiast's face. Here are our top 10 race car gifts for your favorite driver.

Race Car Tool Gifts

Race car drivers love going fast and competing, but they usually love working on their car just as much… maybe even more! You can’t compete if you don’t have a fast car, and that vehicle is going to need to be worked on from time to time. And here’s a universal truth: you can never have enough tools in your garage. Here are some perfect ones for driving enthusiasts.

Jack Stands

Jack stands aren’t just necessary for doing work on a race car: they’re also necessary for doing it safely. Once the car is jacked into the air, it needs a safe and secure stand that you can trust to keep the race car stable. These JEGS 2-Ton Jack Stands are strong enough for most race cars, but you can get a heavier load rating for larger vehicles.

Tire Pressure Gauge

Having tires that are properly pressurized is necessary for having strong track times. If a race car’s tires are over or under-inflated, the driver won’t be able to get the most out of their car. Most car enthusiasts have a tire pressure gauge in their garage, but keeping a JEGS Deluxe Tire Pressure Gauge to bring to the track will help them get the best performance out of their car, every time.

Sockets

Sockets are the one tool that every car enthusiast simply cannot have enough of. They’re needed for almost any work you do on a car, and since they’re small they can be easy to lose. You literally cannot have enough sockets! This JEGS ⅜ Inch & ¼ Inch 52-Piece Socket Set will ensure that the racer always has the sockets they need to get the job done, whether they’re in the garage or at the track.

Race Car Accessories

For a race car driver, there’s nothing better than track day. The smells, the sounds, the sights, the adrenaline … it’s all a feeling you can’t get anywhere else. But it’s not just fun and games: a lot of work goes in at track day to make sure that the race car and the driver are ready when the green flag is waved. These race car accessories will bring out the best in the driver on track day.

Fuel Jugs

Ever accidentally ran out of fuel and had to buy a gas can or jug from the gas station to bring to your car? Yeah, we’ve all been there. And I think we can all agree: those standard-issue gas station fuel jugs are awful. They’re hard to store and even harder to use. A JEGS 5-Gallon Utility Jug is the perfect way to bring fuel to the race track. They store the fuel more safely, and they’re significantly easier to use when refueling. With one of these jugs, the racer can keep the car at its lightest with a small amount of fuel, and refuel throughout the day.

Racing Gloves

The car is the most important piece of equipment for a racer, but it’s not the only important piece. Just like any athlete, a race car driver needs the proper gear to perform at their highest level. Racing gloves are a necessity for any competitive driver, and these RJS Racing Equipment Skeleton Double Layer Nomex Racing Gloves are the perfect accessory. They’ll give the driver maximum grip without sacrificing feel … and they look pretty cool, too!

Racing Shoes

Just as a race car driver needs a strong connection with the steering wheel, they also need a strong connection with their pedals. Driving shoes are vital, because they give the driver maximum grip, even after hours on the track. RJS Racing Equipment RJS Redline Mid Top Racing Shoes will give the driver everything they need to set their best time at the track.

Racing Seat

Getting a racing seat is the perfect gift for a new racer who is in the beginning stages of optimizing their car for the track. Or it’s a great present for a veteran racer who could probably use an upgrade but has been focused on other parts of their car. The JEGS High Back Competition Seat is lightweight but sturdy, and will keep a driver perfectly in place even as the G-forces pile up.

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Race Car Interior Gifts

Gifts for race car interiors aren’t quite like gifts for daily driver interiors. We’re not talking air fresheners, seat covers, and subwoofers here. We’re talking about the kind of interior gifts that can make a racer set new personal bests at the track. Here are a few great gifts for the inside of the race car.

Camera Mounts

Cameras have become an important part of racing. Drivers can use interior cameras to get fun footage for videos, or to be able to replay their own performance, so that they can improve the next time out. The JOES Racing Products GoPro Tube Mount Assembly is perfect for a race car driver looking to capture footage with their GoPro, and there are plenty of similar options for racers using smartphones or other camera types.

Race Radio

This one’s aimed at pretty serious racers. Radio systems serve as a sign that a driver is taking the next step. They allow the driver to communicate with a crew member while in the car, which can take performance to the next level. The RJS Racing Equipment Pro Sportsman Series 2-Man Radio System 3-Way Complete System is the ultimate gift for the driver ready to get more serious with their car … or for a pair of friends who love doing track day together.

Dash Display

If you really want to make the race car driver in your life happy, then it’s time to get them a dash display. The Auto Meter Pro-Comp Pro Street Dash Display Dual Range is the ultimate gift for delivering a racer all the information they need when they’re behind the wheel. From RPMs to oil temperature, this display will keep the driver in the know as they race around the track.

Racing is a great hobby, and race car enthusiasts are always looking for ways to upgrade their garage, car, and track experience. You can find everything you need for any race car enthusiast at JEGS.