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eBay Watch: It's a NASCAR Nation
By Devin Comiskey

September 23, 2005


If you're one of the growing numbers of wild NASCAR racing fans, you no doubt are still talking about last week's exciting and rumble-filled race in New Hampshire on Sunday. If you weren't one of the 100,000+ fans drinking Bud and sweating your tushy off in the stands, you were glued to the tube as tempers flared, metal was bent, harsh words were exchanged and one driver went into a helmet-tossing tirade after being wrecked. Hey, if you ain't rubbin', you ain't racin'!

As NASCAR winds down its 2005 season and the Chase for the Nextel Cup enters its second week, we thought we'd get behind the wheel and find some racing goodies only found on eBay.

Of course, the biggest news of the week was driver Robby Gordon throwing a fit after being wrecked by Michael Waltrip. Most of you have undoubtedly seen footage of Gordon tossing his helmet at his nemesis' car on TV. Even though Gordon is known as a hot-head, he still turned the situation into something positive by taking that battered and bruised helmet and put it up for auction on eBay earlier this week and planned to donate the proceeds to displaced employees of the Harrah's Casino in New Orleans. Sadly, some people made a mockery of the auction and placed phony bids topping $10 million.

Robby, where's the love, man? (AP Photo)

After eBay pulled the auction and details were worked out, the helmet is once again back up for you to bid on. If you've got a big heart and an even bigger bank account, you can join the action. As of this writing, the bids were over $55,000.

If you're looking for a way to one-up your fellow racing fan, we've got the ultimate item for you: an inflatable NASCAR race car you can place in your front lawn.

Believe it or not, there is only one bid on this balloon car so you might be able to score quite the deal.

Seller bananas2001 says, "Imagine this: On race day your friends come over and this is on your front lawn. You will be the only one on your block to have one of these. Heck, you may be the only one in the United States to have one of these."

We're going to have to agree that you're likely to be the only one on the block to have this.

Flamingos in the yard is old school.
NASCAR is where it's at.

For the ladies, we found something very special. Accessorizing is key wherever you go, even if you're going to be among way too many drunk and sweaty guys in 90-degree heat. So why not hold on tight to your very own NASCAR purse?

Hey, think of it as personal protection, too. If anyone gets too frisky or fresh, the purse can be used for self-defense, especially if you hide a few cold ones inside.

If a snazzy purse isn't enough, how about a ruby-encrusted belt buckle honoring one of the greatest drivers ever - the late Dale Earnhardt?

Seller adamsk2 says, "This is from the Mom-N-Pops days of sponsoring Dale Earnhardt Sr. There were only a handful of these ever produced and you will probably never get another chance to own one. Beautiful Buckle. It is a Sterling Silver oval shaped buckle with 12 genuine rubies forming the famous #3. The pictures in the gallery don't do it justice. It comes in a wooden presentation box with an oval glass top. The inside is red velvet." Mmm...velvet... Bidding stands at a mere $61 for this gem.

If you're planning on attending a race in the near future and plan on going shirtless at the track, why not invest some time in a little personal grooming? "So, how can I trim that back hair?" you say? Easy. With the Razorba 24, you no longer have to resort to Cirque du Soleil-like contortion exercises in the shower. Seller phoonso has come to the rescue.
Say good-bye to back hair!

"Be Sleek like a Nascar. Solve your back hair problem today! Great for you or a loved one with back hair. The Razorba (pronounced ray-zor-buh) allows you to shave your back hair: painlessly, quickly, easily, and embarrassment free. And most importantly you do it yourself. No more beggin' a volunteer to help. No more embarrassing trips to the salon, or worse, embarrassment at the beach, pool, or basketball court," says the seller.

"Don't pay $60 or more for a back wax that lasts only a few days. Shave anytime you need to, use any standard razor (razor is included), never get another wax again!" he adds.

Not convinced? Check out some of his previous buyers' feedback: "Wow! This thing works freakin great! Thanks!!" says Mike from Tuscaloosa, AL. Adam in Rye Brook, NY says, "Great product [my] back is smooth and silky....thanks!" And Janet of Winter Park, FL exclaims, "Thank you! With this product I no longer have to shave my husband's back."

Earlier this year, comedian George Lopez said, "Only in NASCAR can a guy wear an M&M's shirt and be cool." So, if you've got that itch to be really cool, you can bid on your very own M&M's racing jacket on eBay!

Finally, what NASCAR race is complete without Darrel Waltrip shouting "Boogity! Boogity! Boogity, Boys! Let's go racin'!" If you get all giddy and goofy when you hear those words, why not share it with the world? Seller salesbaron has a bumper sticker for your Monte Carlo or Ford pickup truck.

No, really. It's cool to wear this.

"These amazing stickers: Improve aerodynamics! Prevent rust! Increase fuel economy! Raise Blue Book value! Boogity stickers are great for haulers, trucks, cars, SUV's, coolers, toolboxes, aircraft carriers, office cubicles, ladies restrooms, etc.," says salesbaron.

Ladies restrooms? Uh, are we missing something? If we heard someone shouting "Boogity! Boogity! Boogity!" In the restroom, we'd probably have to call the authorities!

In all seriousness, the seller is trying to raise money for her husband's bone marrow cancer fund. So we hope the bidding goes much higher than the current $3.99.

eBay Headlines
Fortunately, all is quiet as the world debates why eBay purchased Skype.

Enjoy the races this weekend!

Devin Comiskey is the Managing Editor of ECommerce-Guide.com. His TiVo is backed up with too many races already and his wife is tired of it. Still, he's watching three more races this weekend.

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