• And they're off. Dad might appreciate a race car gift.crowd at race track image by jedphoto from Fotolia.com
  
  Skip the tie, and set dad's heart racing with a car gift this holiday. Choose one that is practical--a gift he can display--or one that will give him a memorable experience. Select a gift within your price range, focus on your dad's particular car type and give your car enthusiast.a gift he will appreciate.
  
  

Display

• Give dad a car kit to make his own model car, or buy him one from his past. Some car models are basic, but others come complete with a key for the ignition, removable mats and a detailed engine, including the hoses and wiring. You can also purchase cologne in a glass car container for him to display.
  
  

Automobile Accessories

• Give your dad that car hood ornament he has always wanted but never bought. Consider car mats, tools or a car kit from the local automotive store. Prepay for car washes to keep his vehicle clean. Purchase a navigation system, radar detector or a CB radio for him to install in his car.
  
  

Tickets

• Give dad tickets to the automotive show to view the latest car trends, or send him to the local car show where he can see antique cars restored. Buy him a ticket to the stock car or NASCAR races to cheer on his favorite driver. Consider adding a T-shirt, cap or sun visor reminiscent of the event.
  
  

Porsche Driving School

• Chip in as a family to give your dad an experience he will remember fondly--a trip to Porsche driving school. Classroom instruction teaches dad the basics combined with the finer points of sports driving, including heel-to-toe downshifting, but the main event is the driving. With over 40 different models available, dad will race along the track to the finish line.