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Brandon Bernstein
Top Fuel Dragster Driver Helmet
Budweiser/Lucas Oil Team

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AUCTION JUNE 6-16, 2009

2005 BUD HELMET HOLDS EMOTIONAL MEMORIES FOR BRANDON BERNSTEIN
Brandon Bernstein, driver of the Budweiser/Lucas Oil dragster, wore this helmet while driving to two victories during the 2005 NHRA drag racing season: St. Louis and Seattle.

The St. Louis victory was a particularly emotional and memorable one for the Bernstein family. It was the last time Bernstein patriarch Bert, Kenny’s father, attended a race before succumbing to cancer two months later.

“Dad and I will always remember that weekend,” said Brandon. “Not only did we win the race, but we celebrated Granddad’s 82nd birthday as well. It was a great victory in Bud’s backyard. “In Seattle we shared winner’s circle with our friend Eric Medlen who had won the Funny Car trophy,” said Bernstein. “We have pictures of us together and as usual, he was clowning around and sticking his tongue out at the camera. We miss Eric every single day but we have happy memories from that race.”

The Bernstein family and Budweiser are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2009, but this year will be the last of Budweiser sponsorship.

Budweiser/Bernstein items will be collectibles from a dynasty that spanned three decades and will be treasured by race fans.

 

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