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Ron Krisher
Pro Stock Driver Helmet
Valvoline Chevrolet Cobalt

Driver Info from NHRA.com: Click Here

AUCTION JUNE 6-16, 2009


Crash Video: CLICK HERE


The helmet being auctioned was worn by Pro Stock driver Ron Krisher during an unforgettable crash in the semi-final round of the 2005 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in Seattle, WA.  After accidentally locking up the breaks past the finish line, the Pro Stock car was sent into the wall at a speed of 205 MPH at the time of the crash.  The accident sent flames and billowing black smoke from the sides of his racecar.  Amazingly, Krisher suffered some burns to his left hand but was otherwise fine.  “It was a bad weekend.”  “I felt pretty sore for awhile afterward, but not enough to keep me from racing,” explained Krisher.  “The worst part for me was winning that round and then not being able to race in the finals!”  “One thing is for sure, this helmet helped to save my life that day, during that wild ride.”   

After his 2005 accident, Krisher went on to record his career-best time and speed and also finish in the POWERade top 10 for the fifth time in his career that same year.  Other notable accomplishments include a 2006 advance to the semifinal round in Gainesville; a career-best time and speed as well as a runner-up finish in Denver in 2007; a finish in the Full Throttle Series Top 10 and a career-best time and speed in 2008.

 

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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.