Do you love the noise, the smell plus the velocity of drag racing? Do you know someone who does? Drag racing books make the ideal present for everyone who thinks burning rubber in the morning is the smell of victory.

There are lots of distinctive gifts that you can give to a drag racing fan, but drag racing books should be on the top of the checklist. Why? Mainly because books contain knowledge and with knowledge comes power. What the heck am I writing about? Well, think it over. What do race enthusiasts like to do? Watch racing, naturally...and drink beer. And what happens when racing fans drink beer? They make bets about racing trivia.

Who ran the initial 300 mile per hour pass in top fuel racing? What was the name of the old drag strip at McGuire Air Force Base? Where in the country did the National Hot Rod Association really begin? The fan who knows these and all the other bits of info about drag racing is not going to only win enough money to buy his wife or girlfriend something great, he'll be qualified to claim bragging rights as the most proficient motor head on the block.

The next greatest thing to drag racing books is merchandise. This can range from the valuable to the "what the heck is that?" What man isn't going to enjoy his "Drag Racing Maniac" hoodie or his "Christmas tree" alarm clock? For cool, vintage stuff, go to the local swap meets or eBay. You'll locate decals, posters, outdated plastic models and magazines.. Keep a special eye out for any Rat Fink memorabilia from "Big Daddy" Roth. It's very collectible now.

If you're trying to find a gift On line and you do not know a lot concerning the quarter mile yourself, search under "top fuel dragster," "funny car," "gasser," and "pro stock." These are all types of dragsters and can provide you with extra gift ideas.