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Kenny Bernstein
Funny Car Driver Helmet
Monster Energy/Lucas Oil Dodge Charger Team

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AUCTION JUNE 6-16, 2009


MONSTER HELMET WORN BY KENNY BERNSTEIN THE LAST YEAR HE DROVE PROFESSIONALLY; CREDITED FOR SAFETY IN HIGH-SPEED CRASH WITH JOHN FORCE
Six-time NHRA champion Kenny Bernstein came out of retirement in 2007 to drive the Monster Energy Funny Car.  The helmet he wore that year is offered as a valuable piece of memorabilia.

Not only is this helmet a cherished collector item because of its significance as the helmet worn by Bernstein the last year he drove a nitro-fueled car, it is also the helmet he credits with keeping him safe during the much-publicized crash with John Force in Dallas.

“In a high-speed crash where you sustain multiple impacts with another car and the wall, you rely heavily on your helmet for protection,” said Bernstein.  “Thankfully we survived without major injuries, and we’re glad that John recovered to race again.  From where I sat, it was a pretty intense experience.

“We really wanted to hang on to this helmet, but we’ve decided to let it go for a good cause.”

 

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OVERALL GREAT HELMET AUCTION DISCLAIMER: A “Great Helmet Auction” helmet would be a great addition to any motorsport collection.  Most racecar drivers do not sell their helmets, so winning one or several from the “Great Helmet Auction” makes this collectible even more valuable!  If you are the winning bidder on a helmet you can choose to have your name or company designated as the winner (optional), and it will be included in all post-auction press releases promoting the “Great Helmet Auction”.  A “Certificate of Authenticity” will also be issued with the helmet to confirm the signature and helmet authenticity.

These helmets are being auctioned individually as part of the Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO) “Great Helmet Auction” promotion.  “Winning bids will benefit PRO, a trade organization providing services and other benefits to professional drag racing team owners and drivers, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Racers for Christ (Team RFC), an organization which has been servicing NHRA for over 25 years.”  

DISCLAIMER: A Great Helmet Auction helmet is being auctioned as a motorsport collectible, and may not be used as a functioning helmet.