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High-Tech NASCAR Gadgets

By Steve McCormick, About.com

NASCAR fans love their toys and gadgets. NASCAR is a high-tech sport and it's fans are drawn to equally high-tech NASCAR toys and gadgets. I'm certainly no exception as I love my technology, especially NASCAR technology! Here are the best electronic high tech gadgets for NASCAR fans.

1. DVR

ReplayTV PVR
A DVR is a Digital Video Recorder. This gadget does everything that your VCR does plus a whole lot more. A DVR is cool technology that lets NASCAR fans choose when and how to watch television. With the ability to pause, rewind and fast forward the race this cool gadget puts you in control of the TV broadcast! Every NASCAR fan should consider adding one of these high tech toys to their collection.

I had the opportunity to review the ReplayTV however Tivo is the best known manufacturer of consumer DVRs.

2. NASCAR Scanner

Having a scanner at a NASCAR race allows you to hear the drivers, spotters and crew talk to each other during the race. You can also listen in on the NASCAR officials or simply listen to the radio broadcast. There are some very cool scanners on the market today with a variety of high-tech features that will satisfy any gadget guru.

3. SIRIUS NASCAR Radio

Filled with the latest news and information about NASCAR there is no better source for everything NASCAR than SIRIUS NASCAR Radio. SIRIUS NASCAR Radio provides live coverage of every Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series race. When the track goes silent SIRIUS NASCAR Radio provides expert hosts digging deep into the issues that face the sport.

4. Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

Logitech G25 Racing WheelImage Courtesy of Logitech
If you are going to race NASCAR on your PC then you have to have a wheel, anything else just isn't the same. The Logitech G25 Racing Wheel is the best force-feedback wheel available on the market today. Every NASCAR sim-racing fan appreciates a high-tech gadget and this is one of the best.

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