By the time you’re reading this, Christmas will be edging ever closer, and if the bigger presents are still sitting on your to-do list, now is probably a good time to start getting them sorted.
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 be difficult when you do not know which parts fit their car, what equipment they already own or which race kit they actually need. Fortunately, there are still plenty of gifts that do not require you to know every detail of their setup. From racewear and car-care products to motorcycle accessories, karting equipment and sim racing hardware, there are plenty of Christmas gift ideas available between £50 and £150.
This guide covers some of our top picks for more substantial Christmas presents across Motorsport, Performance, Motorcycle, Karting and Sim Racing – all with a budget of £50–£150. This is the second blog in our three-part Christmas gift series, alongside our guide to smaller gifts & stocking fillers under £50, and premium presents over £150.
- Christmas Gifts for Petrolheads & Motorsport Enthusiasts: Under £50
- Christmas Gifts for Petrolheads & Motorsport Enthusiasts: Over £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 little more budget to work with compared to the first guide in this series, there are plenty of more substantial gifts for motorsport fans, competitors and car enthusiasts. From helping someone take their first step into racing to new racewear, detailing kits and motorsport-branded accessories, £50–£150 opens up some genuinely memorable present ideas.
Motorsport UK Race & Rally Starter Licence Packs
£119.00 Shop Now >
For someone who has spent long enough talking about getting into motorsport, Christmas could be the perfect time to help them take the first step. Motorsport UK starter packs are available for both racing and rallying, making them a more memorable present for someone looking to move from following the sport, to competing themselves.
Motorsport Rucksacks & Bags
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For something a little more gift-focused, a motorsport-branded rucksack offers a good mix of everyday practicality and racing style. With designs from the top motorsport brands, there are plenty of options in this price range for race weekends, track days, travelling or simply carrying day-to-day essentials. This makes a great present if they already kit up in the brands’ gear!
Meguiar’s Deluxe Car Care Kit V2
£93.60 Shop Now >
A substantial car-care kit makes a great present for someone who takes pride in keeping their car looking its best. The Meguiar’s Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 brings together a selection of cleaning and detailing products in one package, giving them plenty to work through without you having to pick individual products yourself.
Motorsport Race Gloves
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A new pair of race gloves can make a particularly good present for someone already competing or building up their first set of racewear. With options from brands including Sparco, OMP and Alpinestars within the £50–£150 budget, there is plenty of choice across different styles and levels of competition.
This one is best suited to buyers who already know the recipient’s glove size and the type of motorsport they take part in.
Motorsport Race Boots
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Race boots are another way to give someone a meaningful upgrade to their existing racewear, with plenty of entry and mid-level options falling within this budget. They can be particularly useful for newer competitors putting together their first complete kit, or for an existing racer whose current pair is due for replacement.
As with gloves, it is worth knowing the recipient’s size and any approval requirements before buying.
Kart Racer Gift Ideas
For parents and family buying for a kart racer, this budget opens up some much more substantial pieces of equipment. Whether helping someone take their first steps into competitive karting or adding to an existing set of racewear, there are plenty of useful gifts between £50 and £150 that should see plenty of use at the circuit.
Motorsport UK Go Karting Starter Licence Pack
£78.00 Shop Now >
For someone who keeps talking about getting into competitive karting, the Motorsport UK Go Karting Starter Licence Pack could be a much more memorable present than another piece of kit. It provides the starting point for taking karting beyond arrive-and-drive sessions and beginning the process of competing properly.
Entry-Level Karting Suits
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A first karting suit can make a great present for someone beginning to take the sport more seriously, especially if they are also looking to make the step into competitive karting with something like the Motorsport UK starter pack above. There are several entry-level options within the £50–£150 budget, giving new racers a proper piece of kartwear without immediately stepping into the more expensive end of the range.
For racers ready to upgrade more of their kit at once, our £150+ guide features complete kartwear packages.
Karting Rib Protectors
From £86.39 Shop Now >
Rib protection is an important part of a kart racer’s kit and can make a particularly useful upgrade for someone starting to spend more time behind the wheel. With a range of options sitting within this budget, a new rib protector can make a substantial present for a racer whose size and current equipment you already know.
Sim Racer Gift Ideas
For sim racers, this is where smaller accessories start giving way to proper hardware upgrades. Shifters, handbrakes and pedal options can all add something new to an existing setup, making this a strong budget for someone looking to give a more substantial sim racing present.
Sim Racing Shifters & Handbrakes
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Shifters and handbrakes can add another layer of involvement to a sim racing setup, particularly for someone who enjoys rallying, drifting, road cars or older machinery where manual controls play a bigger part in the experience. With standalone shifters, handbrakes and combination units available, there are plenty of options in this price range that can make a worthwhile hardware upgrade without stepping up to a new wheel or full cockpit.
For an even bigger upgrade, our £150+ guide moves into complete MOZA direct-drive wheel and pedal bundles, dedicated sim racing cockpits and more advanced equipment.
Sim Racing Pedals
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Pedals are one of the main contact points in any sim racing setup, so an upgrade here can make a noticeable difference to how the whole rig feels. The £50–£150 budget opens up a good choice of standalone pedal sets and upgrades, making them a substantial present for someone looking to move beyond a more basic setup.
Alpinestars Tech Gaming Shoes
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For something that feels a little more like a traditional Christmas present, the Alpinestars Tech Gaming Shoes are designed specifically for sim racing, combining a sock-like knitted fit with an ultra-thin, F1-inspired sole for improved pedal feel and control. They make a strong gift for someone who already has the main parts of their setup sorted but wants something purpose-built to make longer sessions more comfortable.
Motorcycle Rider Gift Ideas
The £50–£150 budget opens up plenty of practical motorcycle gifts that feel substantial enough to be a main Christmas present. From security and luggage to heated accessories for colder rides, there are useful options that can suit a wide range of riders without necessarily needing to know every detail of their bike.
For bigger-ticket motorcycle gifts, our £150+ guide also covers intercom systems, Insta360 cameras and the ABBA Sky Lift
Sold Secure Motorcycle Security
From £55.00 Shop Now >
Motorcycle security makes a practical main present for any rider, especially if you want to buy something that can genuinely help protect their bike. Focusing on Sold Secure-approved (find out more about this approval here) locks and security products gives an independent indication of the level of protection offered, with options available across different ratings and styles within the £50–£150 budget.
Motorcycle Backpacks & Luggage
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For commuting, weekends away or simply carrying everyday essentials, motorcycle luggage makes a useful gift that can see plenty of use throughout the year. Backpacks and other more universal luggage options are particularly easy to buy as a present, with plenty of choices in this budget that do not depend heavily on a specific bike.
Heated Motorcycle Grips
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A set of heated grips can make winter riding considerably more comfortable, which makes them particularly well suited to a Christmas gift guide. There are options for different bikes and riding styles within the £50–£150 range, giving riders some welcome warmth through the colder months without needing to add bulky extra layers.
Compatibility should still be checked before buying, as fitment can vary between motorcycles.
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: Over £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!
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