The holidays are typically seen as a time for family — a chance to pack up the car and race off to visit those who share your DNA. And when it comes to NASCAR drivers, they take this family tradition to the finish line! This Christmas, these racing stars traded their helmets for Santa hats, and here’s how they made the season merry and bright. From sipping hot cocoa and cookies to decorating trees and exchanging gifts, how did drivers like Dale Jr., Denny Hamlin, Richard Petty, Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, and Chase Elliott shift gears into the holiday spirit?

Buckle up as we take a look at their celebrations that brought joy and laughter to them, and, in some cases, others.

Dale Jr. and Co.’s Christmas plans

It’s no surprise NASCAR takes Christmas seriously. If you don’t believe it, just check out the many speedways and raceways across the country, and you will be dazzled by the lights. By, the way, these are open for families to drive through till January. This year, we have brought to you Christmas from the houses of our NASCAR drivers to your fingertips.

Starting with Dale Jr – one can see pretty decorations in the house, as per stories shared by the driver’s wife, Amy Earnhardt. One can see a tablecloth that says Frohe Weihnachten, which is German for Merry Christmas. This looks like an act to honor Dale Jr.’s German roots. In case you didn’t know, his family left Germany in 1744.

Additionally, one can see a bright-as-the-sun Christmas tree, and it looks majestic, to say the least. In another story, their adorable children can be seen setting up cookies for Santa. Their sweet poodle is seen holding a green plush toy in another. In one story, you can see daughter Isla’s gift, which is a Taylor Swift bracelet from their last trip. Amy Earnhardt also shared a cocktail recipe with High Rock vodka. Just a little while ago, she shared a post that read, “When they go to sleep on Christmas Eve, they will believe that real magic exists in this world because of you.” Talk about creating magic for your family.

Denny Hamlin’s daughter embraces the Christmas spirit

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Denny Hamlin shared the picture of her little girl Molly, 11 years old, standing next to a plate of cookies, ready for Santa. She is standing there in a red night suit, flashing her toothy grin, making hearts melt and days brighten. The girl’s been ready for slopes this winter and can be seen goofing around, wearing what looks like her father’s helmet with her red night suit. The stories were shared by Jordan Fish, Denny Hamlin’s wife. The couple has another daughter – eleven-year-old Taylor. In a story shared by Fish before Christmas, you could see all the decor pieces all over. The video was captioned, “Elfing with my little helper. In this video too, you could see Molly trying to help with the decor. Now, how cute is that?

Richard Petty returns to spend time with family after Thanksgiving party

In other news, the King, Richard Petty, can be seen standing with Maggi Ruth, his granddaughter, and her two daughters. The legend can be seen smiling from ear to ear, as can the granddaughters, eager to see what their family Santa got for them. Maggie Ruth Farlow is Petty’s oldest daughter Shannon Farlow’s kid. The king is dressed according to the themes – a smart hat, a red sweater vest, and a beige, red, and grey muffler/stole. Just a few weeks ago, the Petty family gathered for a meal during Thanksgiving. Christmas would be a welcome reunion for the family and a fun way to kick off the new year.

How the Penske boys celebrated Christmas

Eighteen hours ago, Ginna Tulio gave us a sneak peek into Ryan Blaney‘s Christmas celebrations. A special one indeed, with the couple have tied the know just this December, the 12th. In the stories shared by Tulio, you can see scrumptious cookies with a dollop of chocolate and what looks like rainbow sprinkles. She also shared a picture of a giant Christmas tree decorated in a traditional way. If pictures are to be believed, it seems Blaney helped decorate the tree. There was also a picture of the couple kissing. In some pictures, you can see the dogs, seemingly helping in the Christmas prep, decorating, and giving kisses.

Last but not least, Joey Logano seemingly did the whole thing. He has truly shown what the festival is all about. The couple can be seen grinning in their sweaters, and fans are loving it. From doing the ugly Christmas sweaters with his wife to attending a charity Christmas dinner, which Logano called a special Christmas party for the kids, he has done it all. The couple also took gifts of the underprivileged kids at the charity. Logano’s foundation, along with Ford, also donated to Hurricane Helene victims with cars, since they lost their vehicles in the storm’s aftermath.

How some of the other NASCAR drivers celebrated the joyous occasion

Austin Cindric, too, celebrated with his family, who did a gingerbread house competition. The driver asked his fans to vote for the house that looked the best. In the video, the racer is seen in the Christmas cap., sounding earnest. House A featured a frosted mini wheat roof, coconut snow, and lifesaver wreaths. House B had a custom pretzel architecture, was gnome-friendly, and had marshmallow fencing. Hungry, anyone? House C had a peanut stone architecture, and Santa and his reindeer were included; the front door was Hershey’s. The fourth and final house had a nutty buddy porch, parmesan cheese, snow, and rice crispies landscaping. Not one house looked amateurish.

Chase Elliott‘s girlfriend also shared the picture of her tastefully decorated Christmas tree, that stood next to her lovely dog. There was also a Christmas-themed throw on the chair. In another story, you can see two kids with a plate of cookies. The little girl can be seen jokingly trying to eat the whole plate.

How were your Christmas celebration?