Is the garage your favorite room in the house? Do you live for weekends at the racetrack? That should make it easier for loved ones to get you a great gift this holiday season. It’s time to drop some hints.
Here are suggestions for the sharpest jacket, slickest helmet, snazziest driving shoes, and other coveted motorsports apparel that are easy to fit under the tree. Add other suggestions in the comments below this article.
Auto Racing Helmets
Bell’s SA2020 M8 helmet clocks in at less than $600 in white or matte black.
Helmets are never optional in competitive motorsports, but picking the optimal brain bucket takes some time.
To score the trifecta, you need a helmet that meets sanctioning-body requirements, matches your price range, and fits your head. Choosing an SA2015—if it meets requirements—can keep costs down. Some series require an SA2020 helmet. For example, the good folks at 24 Hours of Lemons - opens in new window or tab. require a minimum of a SA2015 full-face helmet. FIA 8860-2000 helmets are acceptable for Lemons as well.
Driving Shoes
Classic Puma Speedcat Og Sparco driving shoes are offered in black, red, grey, pink, and classic blue.
When you’re serious about driving, pedal feel is crucial to blitzing the twisties. But style and comfort lead the pack after you climb out of the car.
The deeper you get into the motoring life, you’ll need more than one pair of driving shoes. Street cred is essential for earning respect from fellow drivers, and for that, Pilotis are impeccable. But when it comes to all-around value, Puma leads the pack.
Sparco’s FIA 8856-2018 approved Futura racing suit uses 70% regenerative fabric and is offered in four colorways.
Driving Suits
As your motorsports ambitions grow, so do the requirements. While jeans and a t-shirt might be acceptable for the test-and-tune night at the local drag strip, any event with a sanctioning body requires a proper racing suit.
Thankfully, basic suits won’t drain your wallet, and Sparco delivers bang for the buck with complete auto racing suits - opens in new window or tab. starting under $200. However, individual racing series dictate the specific safety standards to which an approved suit must adhere. If you add a suit to your wish list, be sure to specify one that meets the requirements.
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Heated Motorcycle Gloves
Gerbing Extreme Hard Knuckle heated riding gloves
Cold hands can turn an exhilarating winter ride into an excruciating experience. Keeping your hands warm starts with one fundamental question: Should I wear gloves or liners?
If your loved one is smitten with the mittens they already own, opting for a quality set of heated glove liners might be the safest bet. For those looking to assemble a complete wardrobe for winter riding fun, heated Gerbing motorcycle gloves - opens in new window or tab. are the only way to go.
Motorcycle Riding Shirts
When you need a motorcycle jacket that doesn’t look like a motorcycle jacket, Vance Leather USA’s Flannel Riding Shirts have you covered.
These bold-patterned flannels are available in a half-dozen plaid color combinations and seven sizes (men’s medium through 5XL). They feature protective CE-approved (for health and safety) armor pads on the shoulders and elbows and waterproof zippers, pockets, and vents.
Off-Road Motorcycle/ATV Boots
Proper riding boots are essential, but finding the optimal combination of protection, comfort, and style can be daunting. With a wide range of colorways, deep inventory, and aggressive pricing, Alpinestars Tech 3s are an excellent choice for kids and adults alike.
A four-buckle system keeps the boot secure, while the resilient leather and polyurethane shell keep them looking good for ride after ride. While the Tech3 is an older release, ample inventory ensures a significant discount from the original list price.
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