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Gift Ideas – Driving Experiences

Is there someone on your Christmas shopping list who might say “I feel the need. The need for speed.“? If you know someone who enjoys a white knuckle drive, we’ve got some exciting gift ideas to thrill your friends or family.

Racecar Training

If you know someone who has a need for speed, then you can find a local or nearby racing facility that lets you give the gift of racecar driver training.

For instance, you can buy someone a professional racing experience where they get to drive a real racecar that’s been driven by famous racers. There are a variety of packages. The Pocono Raceway isn’t too far from where I live. They have a stock car racing experience as well as a variety of other racing adventures that you can give as an unforgettable gift.

For example, you could get them a ride along package where they get to ride with an instructor to see how it’s done. There’s the driving experience where they get to drive it themselves. And there are more all-inclusive packages. Another racing school that is local to me is Bertil Roos’ Racing School at the Pocono International Raceway, but is also available through raceways in New Jersey, Virginia and Florida.

A racecar driving experience includes things like meeting with the crew chief, getting clear instructions and training about driving a racecar, radio communication inside the racecar with your pit crew, a timed racing session, and a certificate that reminds you of your achievement.

So what could you wrap under the tree to go with this experience? If you have to fly in to the race track, then it might include airline tickets to that. But as far as tangible items, you could start with a sleek racing helmet. Racers also wear a support element for the helmet in case they wreck. In addition to these items, you could get the fire suit, which are coveralls, gloves, and driving shoes – all in a fire resistant fabric!

You might even personalize these items with your loved one’s first or last name and their favorite number. Order it all in their favorite color schemes, too!

Off-Road Adventures

For those who aren’t excited about driving around in circles or are squeamish about driving hundreds of miles per hour, off-roading might be a more suitable gift. There are a variety of companies providing opportunities for off-road driving adventures, dirt biking and ATV excursions.

In my area, I was able to identify quite a few wonderful opportunities for rustic racing and exploration. AOAA Full Throttle in Coal Township, Pocono ATVs, Rausch Creek Off-Road Park in Pine Grove, Lost Trails in Dunmore and Xplor-Int an Off Highway Vehicles in Nottingham are all within an hour’s drive of my home. I’m sure there are plenty of excellent options near you. Each of these vendors list exciting offers for the outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas shopping list. Give them a call and reserve an outdoor experience your loved one will never forget.