Christmas Gift Ideas for 2011

Book: Speedway - The Classic Era The first four decades of speedway's rich history are covered in this fascinating work. Price: £17.59 Order from: Amazon

DVD: Mort The life and times of Chris Morton. At 4 hours this delves into the detail that will satisfy even the most die-hard Aces fan. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

Book: #speedwaylife Something brand new for 2011. The top tweets, quotes and acerbic asides from the season just finished. Price: £15 Order from: Methanol Press

DVD: World Finals of the 70s Relive the sport's biggest nights from a decade in which the sport enjoyed massive popularity. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

Book: Alan Carter Kenny's younger brother's heartbreaking account of life as a Carter. Of equal interest to speedway and road racing fans. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

DVD: Swagman The classic speedway film starring Dirk Bogarde. Now available on DVD for the first time. Price: £5.49 Order from: Amazon

Book: Glasgow Year Book Relive the Glasgow Tigers successful 2011 season in this comemorative yearbook. Funds raised will go back into the club. Price: £12 (post free in UK) Order from: S.T.A.R.s, 57 Eckford Street, Glasgow, G32 7AJ Cheques payable to S.T.A.R.s

Art: Jim Blanchard Brilliant speedway art for your wall. Jim's latest work is this one of Chris Holder and Darcy Ward. Price: Various Order from: JB Sports Images

Book: Michael Lee The inside story on Britain's most controversial World Champion. An honest and open account of a career and life that didn't go entirely to plan. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

DVD: Rayleigh Former Rockets look back on some classic times at The Weir. Peter Thorogood and Terry Stone are amongst the contributors. Price: £12 Order from: Retro-Speedway

DVD: Booey Nigel Boocock talks us through his lengthy career from his Australian home. From Bradford to Canterbury, it's all here. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

Book: From Two Wheels to Four - Wilkie: The Story of a Belle Vue Legend Alan Wilkinson on his speedway career and the restricted life he had to lead after his tragic accident. Profits from the book will help Alan's life that bit more comfortable. Price: £15 + £3 P&P = £18 Cheques payable to : The Alan Wilkinson Story PO Box 1133, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 9DJ

DVD: Shooey Shawn Moran reflects on the highs and lows of his colourful career. Jam packed with great action. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

Novelty: Cigarette Lighter A cigarette lighter with a speedway rider on the side. What more can be said? Price: £10.99 Order from: Amazon

Book: #speedwaylife Something brand new for 2011. The top tweets, quotes and acerbic asides from the season just finished. Price: £15 Order from: Methanol Press

Novelty: Speedway Mugs Just the thing for a Christmas cuppa - these mugs are available for a number of different clubs. Price: £4.99 Order from: Patriotic Gifts 4 U

Game: FIM Speedway Grand Prix 4 Become a rider yourself in this excellent action game for the PC. Guaranteed to keep the kids quiet at Christmas. Price: £14.82 Order from: Amazon

CD: Ian Adam Ian Adam's annual picture DVD - containing his action shots from Ashfield and further afield (including Cardiff). Price: £18 (post free in UK) Order from: Ian Adam, 57 Eckford St, Glasgow, G32 7AJ Cheques payable to Ian Adam

DVD: Loram Britian's most succesful and entertaining rider of the modern era. Relive his great races and hear the stories behind them. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

Magazine Subscription: Classic Speedway Annual subscriptions to the quarterly magazine that covers the period from 1928 until 1969. Price: £14 Order from: Retro-Speedway

Novelty: Model Bikes & Riders You'll be astonished at the detail on these bespoke rider and bike models. Can be made to order or you can choose from a vast range already available. Price: Various Order from: No Brakes UK

Book: Bouquet of Shale Jeff Scott's travelogue of his adventures up and down the country in the 2010 season. Filled with laughs and interesting insights. Price: £20 Order from: Methanol Press

Novelty: Speedway Miniatures Speedway figures mounted on a plinth and hand painted in classic speedway colours. Price: £35 Order from: Yesteryear Sports Models

Clothes: Retro T-Shirts Declare your love of the sport or your club with one of these retro-style t-shirts. Price: £15 Order from: Lynhurst Print

DVD: World Cup Willy A nostalgia filled look back at Ray Wilson's career - as both a Leicester Lion and an England Lion. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

DVD: Simmo's Super Brits Malcolm Simmons looks back at the plethora of great British riders he raced with and against. Price: £16 Order from: Retro-Speedway

Novelty: Hip Flask Keep out the early season cold with a nip from one of these Hip Flasks. Also available in silver. Price: £13.99 Order from: Amazon

Magazine Subscription: Backtrack Six editions of this magazine are published each year - covering the seventies and eighties with big name interviews and columnists. Price: £20 Order from: Retro-Speedway

This article was first published on 1st December 2011