This holiday season, try getting him (OR her) a racing gift they’ll never expect and will always remember.

Excerpted from eHow.com | Laurel Handfield, eHow Contributor

Drive A NASCAR Stock Car
Yes, that’s actually getting behind the wheel and barreling down the racetrack. This will give the driver the experience of a lifetime by allowing the chance to do something they’ve only dreamed of doing until now – drive that race car. You also have the option to be the passenger. In most locations, all equipment is included in the price. This gift comes in certificate form that can be purchased online or as a gift pack that is delivered by Fed-X or e-mail. You can also add your own personal message.

Drag Racing
This is a race-car driving gift they’ll will definitely never forget. The package gives the ultimate experience by letting the driver get behind the wheel of an actual drag-racing car where they’ll be able to accelerate to 100 kph in fewer than 2 seconds. The day is spent in training under the guidance of experienced racing drivers who have competed professionally throughout the U.S. All classes are small and intimate (6 to 12 participants), and all clothing and equipment is included in the price.

Full-Throttle Qualifying Ride
This experience is offered in several locations. The day is spent in the passenger seat of a real NASCAR. You get to climb in through the window like the professionals, and strap in for a speedy adventure. The professional driver makes 3 laps around a 1.5 mile track, and one package guarantees a maximum speed of 165 mph. An enhanced package can be purchased to make 6 laps around the track. The gift comes in a “unique Xperience Days Gift Box” or is given by e-mail.

Considerations
Be sure to check with the individual facility for any restrictions and special instructions.

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Check the brake fluid when you check all the other fluids. It’s easy to do and only takes a minute.
Reprinted from: How to Check Brake Fluid | eHow.com

Things You’ll Need:

• Hand Soaps
• Brake Fluids
• Car Manual

1. Find the brake master cylinder. This is usually located under the hood on the driver’s side of the car, toward the back of the engine compartment. Imagine where your brake pedal would end up if it went all the way through to the engine. The brake master cylinder is a small (about 6-by-2 inches), rectangular piece of metal with a plastic reservoir and a rubber cap on top, and small metal tubes leading from it.
2. Check your manual if you aren’t sure that you’ve found the master cylinder. The rubber cap will usually read “use only DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.”
3. Note that on most newer cars the reservoir is translucent and you can see the fluid level without removing the cap. There will be a “full” line, the brake fluid should be at this line.
4. In older cars (pre-1980) the brake master cylinder reservoir may be made entirely of metal so that you must take the top off to check the fluid level. The top is held on by a metal clamp, use a screwdriver to pop off the clamp and lift the lid.
5. Add brake fluid to the “full” line. Use the correct brake fluid for your car: Check the rubber cap and your owner’s manual to find out what grade of brake fluid your car requires. Most cars use DOT (Department of Transportation) 3 or 4. If the reservoir has 2 parts, fill both halves.