With Christmas getting closer, the smaller presents might already be sorted, but those bigger gifts can sometimes take a little more thought…
You might be an early planner, or a last-minute buyer, but there is always that one person who is more difficult to buy for. Maybe they spend 90% of their time tucked away in the garage working on their pride and joy, follow every round of their favourite motorsport championship, compete in a race series themselves, or keep talking about finding a way into racing. Whatever their passion, this guide should help steer you in the right direction.
Buying for someone with a specialist hobby can become even trickier when you are looking at more expensive presents, especially if you do not know exactly what fits their car, what equipment they already own or which upgrades they have been eyeing up. Fortunately, there are still plenty of premium gifts that make sense without knowing every last detail of their setup. From motorsport collectables and race equipment to motorcycle tech, karting gear and major sim racing upgrades, there are plenty of Christmas gift ideas available above £150.
This guide covers some of our top picks for bigger and more premium Christmas presents across Motorsport, Performance, Motorcycle, Karting and Sim Racing – all with a budget of above £150. It is the final blog in our three-part Christmas gift series, following our guides to smaller gifts and stocking fillers under £50, and main presents between £50 and £150.
- Christmas Gifts for Petrolheads & Motorsport Enthusiasts: Under £50
- Christmas Gifts for Petrolheads & Motorsport Enthusiasts: Under £150
- Or, explore our whole dedicated gift range >
So, get your gift list out and take a read through some of our top recommendations!
You can skip ahead to each section below:
- Motorsport & Car Enthusiast Gift Ideas
- Kart Racer Gift Ideas
- Sim Racer Gift Ideas
- Motorcycle Rider Gift Ideas
- Still unsure? Check out our gift vouchers
Motorsport & Car Enthusiast Gift Ideas
With a budget above £150, Christmas gifts can move into the sort of motorsport and performance products someone may have had their eye on for a while. From premium race equipment and collectables to upgrades for the car, garage or even home office, these are the bigger-ticket presents for someone particularly serious about their hobby.
Replica Mini Motorsport Helmets
From £135.65* Shop Now >
If the mugs and smaller motorsport collectables featured in our under-£50 gift guide suited the stocking-filler end of the scale, replica mini helmets take things considerably further. Recreating helmets worn by some of motorsport’s most recognisable drivers, they make an impressive display piece and a particularly strong present for the fan who already seems to have everything.
*Although this blog focuses on gifts above £150, some Stilo options start from £135.65.
Sparco Gaming/Office Chairs
From £166.96 Shop Now >
Not every motorsport gift has to go in the car or garage. Sparco gaming and office chairs bring the brand’s racing influence into a home office, gaming room or workspace, making them a substantial lifestyle gift for someone who wants a little more motorsport around them day to day.
Motorsport & Track Day Helmets
From £73.91* Shop Now >
A new helmet can make a substantial Christmas present for someone who regularly competes or spends their weekends at track days. This budget opens up a much wider choice of dedicated motorsport helmets, covering everything from performance-car track use through to fully approved competition options.
* There are a couple of entry-level helmets starting at £73.91, but the majority are over the £150 mark. As helmet requirements can vary between circuits, championships and disciplines, it is worth knowing the recipient’s size and the approvals they require before buying.
Complete Race Underwear Packages
From £195.34 Shop Now >
For a racer whose kit could do with a refresh, a complete race underwear package brings several essentials together in one present. Packages from either Sparco or OMP include an approved top, long johns, a balaclava and socks, making them a useful way of replacing or upgrading several pieces at once rather than buying each item separately.
As with other competition racewear, check sizing and any required approvals before choosing.
Carcoon Premium Car Storage Systems
From £406.44 Shop Now >
For someone with a classic, weekend car or another pride and joy that spends part of the year tucked away, proper storage protection can make a surprisingly thoughtful premium gift. These advanced indoor and outdoor storage systems help keep treasured cars protected while they are off the road.
Kart Racer Gift Ideas
Our £50–£150 guide focused more on helping newer racers get started, with the Motorsport UK starter pack, entry-level karting suits and rib protection. With a bigger budget, Christmas can be an opportunity to invest in some of the more substantial equipment a committed kart racer will use throughout the season.
Karting Helmets
From £91.30* Shop Now >
Where our under-£50 guide included smaller helmet accessories such as spoilers and peaks, this budget opens up the option of a complete karting helmet. For a racer whose current helmet is due for replacement, or someone moving into more regular competition, it can make one of the biggest and most memorable pieces of karting equipment to unwrap at Christmas.
* There are a couple of entry-level helmets starting at £91.30, but the majority are over the £150 mark. Sizing and approval requirements should be checked carefully before buying.
Complete Kartwear Packages
From £186.84 Shop Now >
The £50–£150 guide included entry-level karting suits for racers beginning to build up their kit, while a complete kartwear package takes that idea a step further. Bringing together the suit, gloves and boots in one package, from Sparco, OMP and Alpinestars, they make a substantial present for someone looking to refresh several pieces of racewear ahead of the next season.
Sizing and approval requirements should be checked carefully before buying.
Premium Kart Steering Wheels
From £155.48 Shop Now >
A new steering wheel gives a kart racer a noticeable upgrade to one of the main contact points with the kart. Premium options such as the Sparco Kart Steering Wheel combine quality materials, strong grip and race-focused design, making them a particularly appealing upgrade for someone refreshing their kart over winter.
For racers already using an AIM MyChron data logger, a dedicated AIM steering wheel is also available with mounting solutions designed around the display, making it an even more considered gift when you know the equipment they already use.
Sim Racer Gift Ideas
Our other guides focus on more accessible accessories like socks and gloves, as well as upgrades such as pedals, shifters and handbrakes. Above £150, the options move towards the major components that can transform an existing rig, or form the basis of a much more serious sim racing setup.
MOZA Direct Drive Wheel & Pedal Bundles
From £619.00 Shop Now >
For someone ready to make a serious upgrade to their sim racing setup, a complete MOZA bundle takes much of the guesswork out of choosing compatible hardware. Combining a direct-drive wheelbase, steering wheel and pedal set in one package, there are options at different performance levels for racers looking to move beyond a more basic setup without having to piece everything together separately.
Sim Racing Cockpits
From £179.00 Shop Now >
Once the main controls are sorted, a dedicated cockpit can bring the whole sim racing setup together into a much more complete driving position. Options range from compact frames through to substantial rigs with integrated seating, giving racers a secure place to mount their wheel, pedals and other hardware.
For someone currently using a desk or more basic setup, a cockpit can be one of the biggest upgrades they can make, while higher-end options with seats included can form the centrepiece of an entirely new setup.
Sim Racing Motion & Haptic Systems
From £199.00 Shop Now >
For the sim racer who already has most of the conventional hardware covered, motion and haptic equipment takes immersion another step further. Haptic systems can add physical feedback through the seat or cockpit, while more advanced motion systems recreate elements of the movement and forces experienced in a real car.
These are certainly at the specialist end of the gift guide, but for a serious sim racer they offer an upgrade well beyond simply adding another peripheral.
For anyone looking to start again with an entirely new setup, Demon Tweeks also offers complete sim racing packages, bringing together the cockpit, seat, controls and supporting hardware in one package. They range from serious home rigs through to some extremely high-end configurations for anyone looking for the ultimate sim racing present.
Motorcycle Rider Gift Ideas
Here, motorcycle gifts start moving into major accessories, technology and serious garage equipment. These are bigger presents for riders who spend plenty of time on the bike, travelling with others or maintaining their own machine at home.
Premium Motorcycle Intercom Systems
From £160.00 Shop Now >
A premium motorcycle intercom can make longer rides and touring considerably more connected, allowing riders to communicate with passengers or other riders while also accessing navigation, calls and audio. Lower priced options are available, but the higher-end systems offer greater range, improved sound and more advanced group communication, making them a substantial present for someone who spends plenty of time on two wheels.
Insta360 X3 Action Camera
From £467.99 Shop Now >
For the rider who wants to capture more of their journeys, an Insta360 action camera makes a genuinely exciting tech-led present. Its 360-degree recording gives riders much more freedom when choosing angles afterwards, whether they are filming a weekend ride, touring trip, track day or simply documenting the roads they explore.
ABBA Sky Lift
£478.94 Shop Now >
For someone who spends almost as much time working on their motorcycle as riding it, the ABBA Sky Lift is a serious garage upgrade. It raises the bike into a much more accessible working position for maintenance, cleaning and other jobs, making it particularly suited to riders who prefer looking after their own machine at home.
Still Unsure? Let Them Choose
Even with plenty of gift ideas to choose from, buying for someone heavily into motorsport, cars, motorcycles, karting or sim racing can still be difficult if you’re not completely sure what they need.
A Demon Tweeks gift voucher takes the guesswork out of it, giving them the freedom to choose something for themselves. Whether it goes towards a smaller accessory or helps cover the cost of a bigger purchase they already have their eye on, it still gives them something genuinely useful to open at Christmas.
Explore the options, with £10, £20 and £50 increments available >
Looking to spend a little more? Take a look at the rest of our Christmas gift guide series:
- Christmas Gifts for Petrolheads & Motorsport Enthusiasts: Under £50
- Christmas Gifts for Petrolheads & Motorsport Enthusiasts: Under £150
- Or, explore our whole dedicated gift range >
Some of the gift ideas above are an easy purchase, whereas others, not so much. If you have something you’re eyeing up for that lucky someone, but you’re a bit lost with compatibility, sizing, or any other of the technical terms, our sales team is always on hand to help!
Feel free to ask for advice via sales@demon-tweeks.com
Or, ring 01978 664466 between the hours of 8:30-17:00 Mon-Fri
Prices correct at the time of writing and may be subject to change.