55 Great Gift Ideas: Father's Day 2024 Gift Guide for Car-Loving Dads (2024)

This article was updated in May 2024 with new products and fresh gift ideas.

We love our dads, and our dads sure love their cars. In fact, our dads' love for cars is probably why we love cars. Fathers' Day this year is Sunday, June 16, and if you're unsure of what to get your car-loving dad, we've curated a fantastic selection of must-have car- and driver-oriented Father's Day gifts to choose from.

From experiences like NASCAR ride-alongs and exotic-car rentals to tech, swag, apparel, tools and shop gear, this awesome gift guide just for Dad. There are even some sweet Road & Track exclusives. So let's celebrate Dad with the official Road & Track Father's Day Gift Guide 2024.

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The Best Father's Day Gifts for Him

This Father's Day, give Dad a behind-the-scenes look at Road & Track magazine with a membership. He’ll receive unlimited digital access to RoadandTrack.com including exclusive content, Road & Track magazine delivered to his doorstep, invitations to virtual editor roundtables hosted by R&T editors, inclusion on Road & Track’s member-only R&T Insider newsletter, discounts and free shipping on the Road & Track online shop, and discounts on select events. It’s the perfect Father’s Day gift for the ultimate enthusiast.

The legend. Inspired by the 1957 original, this 40.50mm model features a stainless-steel case and a black dial with recessed hour markers. Along with rhodium-plated “broad arrow” hands, the brushed bezel includes a blackened tachymeter scale, while on the caseback there is a “Speedmaster '57” engraving as well as a flat sapphire crystal. Omega #O33210415101001.

The Whynter TBR-185SR is a portable 1.8 cu. ft. toolbox refrigerator is designed to subtly blend into your garage or workshop. It has a red, powder coated stainless steel housing, two heavy-duty drawers on top, a locking door, durable rolling casters, interior lighting, and an auto-defrost feature. A perfect addition to any work area setting and great frontage to keep your refrigerator and favorite beverages safely unnoticed.

The Hammaka Trailer Hitch Stand takes leisure to a whole new level. Perfect for tailgating, outdoors enthusiasts, and car camping, it easily attaches to any 2-inch standard hitch receiver. The stand is capable of holding 500 pounds when 250 pounds are distributed to each arm. Note: That 250-pound weight limit is not to be pushed to the extreme.

Let's be clear: Amazon has dozens of styles of car-related cufflinks in all finishes, sizes, and price points. There's a HUGE selection of automotive brands, too. We chose these silver 5-speed versions only because we like them very much; as we like to say around here, "save the manuals!" Your dad may differ.

For drivers of all levels, this industry-first “driving coach” mounts in the co*ckpit of any car, gathering performance data, giving real-time audible cues, and offering immediate session analysis to show key areas for improving track performance. True Optimal Lap technology factors performance data to calculate your best drivable time, and adaptive suggestions show key areas for improvement such as True Track Positioning to show Dad's line on the track, comparing his lap times to show if he's ahead or behind his previous run, and Dad can instantly review his session stats on the 7-inch touchscreen.

Available in multiple colors and many sizes, this might end up being Dad's favorite t-shirt this year.

Add a new dimension of style to Dad's game room, man cave, or garage with the NASCAR Ultimate Gameroom Combo. This officially licensed set will bring usability and flair to any setting. Two padded 30-inch bar stools and a chrome accented pub table will transform any room to create the perfect environment for relaxing, race-watching, recreation, and gaming.

A great gift for any F1 fan, this Max Verstappen cap features his car number 1 on the brim and a high structured crown, with an adjustable snapback closure for a perfect fit and an Oracle Red Bull Racing patch sewn to the front crown.

Most dads likely have a YETI cooler or tumbler by now. But the Hopper is another animal altogether. A soft-sided airtight cooler that carries 30 12-ounce cans like a backpack, it's eminently portable and the top quality is what Dad expects from YETI. It's ideal for road trips, golf outings, hikes, and more. Eight colors are available.

This 1:8 scale model with authentic livery details, a V-6 engine with moving pistons, an opening wing, individual suspension, functioning steering, and slick tires makes a fantastic gift. This is the most intricate model of the new Lego/Mercedes collection with 1,642 total pieces.

There are plenty of dads out there who like to go fast, but the ride in their garage isn't fast enough. Enter the world of virtual racing—where Dad can drive just about any car he wants. We've tried out the GTElite co*ckpit from Next Level Racing and paired it with the ERS1 Elite Seat. It's incredibly adjustable, and a perfect platform to add whatever wheel, pedals, shifter, and other accessories he chooses.

With a telescopic handle, front-end steering, and rubber tires, this ice chest wagon is detailed just like an iconic T1 VW Bus. Secured with a heavy-duty lid-lock, the hinged roof opens to reveal a large, 27-quart insulated compartment for plenty of picnic essentials. Send Dad back to the Sixties with this incredible Father's Day gift. It's officially licensed by Volkswagen, too.

Make phone calls. Capture pictures and video. Toggle between phone and camera to share what you're seeing. Listen to music via open-air speakers. While Meta's Smart sunglasses aren't revolutionary, these Ray-Ban Wayfarers finally nail the style. And by all accounts, the tech and execution are top-notch. If Dad loves his gadgets, this is the ideal Father's Day gift.

This is one of the finest magnetic phone mounts we've ever used. Dad can just toss his device up onto the Velox and it snaps into place in perfect alignment for up to 7.5 watts of wireless power. Note that the Velox is only compatible with MagSafe-capable phones; Dad's older phone may stick, but it won't charge.

Here's an elegant yet affordable driving watch any dad would love—and we often see it on sale at, yes, Amazon. Eco-Drive technology means it never needs a battery; it's powered by light, any light. Water-resistant to 100 meters, it includes a 5-year warranty. Also available in a silver face.

Now this is a handy gift idea—and it's far more affordable than you might think. It's perfect for road trips, car camping, or even just daily commuting. The Wagan plugs right into the car's 12v outlet. It warms up to 140 degrees and cools to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.