The holidays sure can be tough. I mean how do you buy for the guy or gal who seemingly has everything? Most people have at least one special car, race series, driver or even a movie that has a car connection -- the trick is to find the connection. So to lend a helping hand we’ve compiled our annual list of four-wheel-related gift ideas. As always the selections that follow are available with “a click, a call or stop at the mall.” I hope these help you make the connection.

Get it on video

The Motorsports HERO is a waterproof mini wireless digital video camera for motorsports. Its quick-release simplifies click mounting the camera to your car, motorcycle, helmet, etc. Developed at the track, the Motorsports HERO shoots TV resolution 30 fps video with sound tuned to capture the grunt, squeal, and stoke of driving at the limit. Records 56 minutes of video to a 2 GB SD card (not included). 2 AAA batteries. $179.99 retail. Available at www.goprocamera.com.

A Champ Car holiday

While the open wheel race season is over, you can still create some motorsport excitement on a smaller scale via the Champ Car HO Slot Car Set-Long Beach Grand Prix edition by AFX. The set includes a pair of controllers, enough track to build layouts of Long Beach as well as Cleveland and Surfers Paradise tracks, among others. The cars are 1/64th scale (HO) replicas of Champ Car’s biggest rivals—Bourdais and 2003 Champion Paul Tracy. Information on other Champ Car products and merchandise such as shirts, sweaters, caps, mugs, key chains, driver posters and team gear can be obtained at www.champcarstuff.com and www.speedgear.com or call 1-800-777-4453 and mention code ZCT76 for free ground shipping!

Booked up

Automotive “coffee table” style books are a great gift, and Motorbooks (www.motorbooks.com), (800) 826-6600 is a great source with car books for every type of car and enthusiast. One book we’ve recently reviewed is “Motor City Dream Garages.” This book focuses on Detroit the world’s automotive capital and some of its most interesting dream garages. Peeking inside some fantastic garages and photographing some rare and valuable cars, author Rex Roy profiles almost two dozen garages and their owners: price $34.00. Not into garages? Then check the site as virtually every make, vehicle, how to or collector car topic is on the site. Motor books are also found in all the big box book stores.

A scaled back garage

If you can’t have a garage filled with new and classic cars, here is the next best thing: die-cast cars. Highway 61 Collectibles offers some great 1:18 scale replicas available online or at better hobby stores. Check these out.

Chicago White Sox Hummer H2

A Hummer H2 with authentic White Sox team graphics highlighting their 2005 World Series Championship. All four passenger doors including and tailgate open to reveal an incredibly detailed interior, that includes reclining front seats, foldable rear seats and spare tire with fabric cover all for $99. The "stop and stare" graphics and high level of detail make this a very cool addition to your memorabilia collection. (www.ffertl3.com)

Magic Finger

The TurnPro Magnetic Finger improves upon the best tool you already own -- your hands. This indispensable product is a snug, stretchy glove that comes with a powerful magnet under the surface of the index fingertip. The glove fits securely and the magnet allows you to hold and retrieve any small metal object with precise control. Now you can pick up nails, screws, bolts and washers, small tools -- anything a magnet will attract. This easy to use, affordable and clever little innovation is available in two sizes. For more information visit www.magneticfinger.com.

Desktop tools

The mini desktop toolbox this powder-coated toolbox is constructed of heavy duty 24-gauge steel, bent and spot-welded to create an authentic replica of the toolboxes professionals use. The top flips open revealing a deep storage bin with felt liner on the interior floor, making it ideal for pens, glasses, paper clips and business cards. The top of the lid has a grooved rubber mat just like its big brothers. The mini measures 9 inches wide, 4 inches deep, and 5 inches high. Interior is approximately 3 inches deep, and it comes with The Busted Knuckle Garage name and logo on the front. For more information visit www.bustedknucklegarage.com or call 888-708-0897.

Car art

Michael Irvine has chosen to focus his artistic talent on capturing American muscle cars in watercolor. His unique approach to this traditionally "loose" medium, and ardent eye for detail produces clean, sharp images that are alive with color and narration. Michael’s use of reflective surfaces and "hidden" images along with his incredible attention to technical accuracy, make his paintings very captivating. His latest showpiece "Opens at Eight" focuses on the soon to be released 2008 Dodge Challenger. This colorful limited edition print features new and old Challengers. The image size is 16.5" x 24" with an overall size of 22 inches by 28 inches on 10-point satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock priced at $115.

Now if your person’s classic car tastes favor Mustangs, Camaros or other vintage Chryslers, Michael has those as well. To view his complete line of outstanding auto artwork visit www.michaelirvine.com or call 800-361-5484.

New radar detector

The new sophisticated radar/laser detector, Cobra XRS R9G, alerts drivers to photo-enforced locations using a Global Positioning System (GPS) locator that encourages drivers to stay more alert. The R9G’s unique design makes the device virtually undetectable -- helping to deter theft -- while its Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne (S-XRS) Maximum Performance 12 Band Technology with LaserEye ensures detection of the fastest radar and laser guns, including POP Mode.

Find your way

The NAV ONE 5000 combines the road-tested technology of Cobra's previous mobile navigation units with a slim design and new advanced features. The highlights include the OptiView ultra-bright, five-inch touch screen with an on-screen view showing 20 percent more of the road ahead; speed and red light camera alerts from Cobra’s proprietary, verified photo enforcement locations database; and My Favorite Brands for access to over 600 on-screen brand icons. The 5000 also offers Cobra’s patent-pending Compare Routes feature; spoken street names using text-to-speech technology; Bluetooth hands-free calling; and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Available in stores now.

Ultimate cleaning

If you really want to do something special for the car care perfectionist in your life, buy them this kit, which was featured in the “Wax on, wax off” article. If he's been pining away for our Random Orbital all year long, then this kit will give him everything he needs to make sure he gets everything right off the bat to achieve perfection ... all stored in our versatile Car Care Organizer Bag. Enjoy making someone's holiday memorable! Kit includes: Organizer Bag, 6-inch Random Orbital, 16 oz. Best of Show Wax, 16 oz. Machine Polish 3, 16 oz. Machine Polish 4, 2 Orange Polish Pads, Red Wax Pad, 3 Micro Fiber Polish Removal Cloths, 3 Micro Fiber Wax Removal Cloths, 8 oz. Speed Shine, Paint Cleaning Clay, 8 oz. Spray-On Wax, 8 oz. Window Cleaner, 4 Micro Fiber Window Cloths, 8 oz. Interior Cleaner and 2 Micro Fiber Interior Cloths. The kit costs $299, and you can check it out at www.griotsgarage.com or by calling 800-345-5789.

Talk hands free

Enjoy effortless and affordable wireless connectivity with the enhanced Motorola Portable Bluetooth Car Kit T305. With a sleek and stylish new design, superior audio capabilities and an intuitive feature set, the palm-sized Motorola T305 is the perfect companion for a busy mobile lifestyle. Optimized for the vehicle, the Motorola T305 lets you obey the law by providing easy, wireless conversations in the car, keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Just clip, connect and go! See: www.Store.Motorola.com.