More than a century ago, Carl Fisher and three business partners purchased four 80-acre plots of farmland west of Indianapolis to build a proper proving ground for the emerging automobile industry. Today, we know their creation to be Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the test of man and machine they created is the Indianapolis 500, which will be held for the 105th time on May 30. So much of what we know today in automotive safety and innovation can be traced back...
Motorsports and collecting are two passions many people share worldwide. When you combine the two and throw in the personality of someone like Hall of Fame Collection owner Darren L. Jack, you have a recipe for something extraordinary. Since the day he learned to walk Darren has had an abiding passion for both, extensively studying the finer details of all Motorsport history as well as collecting its memorabilia. Today Darren invites us into his home to show us his personal collection,...
Swedish racing legend Ronnie Peterson survived a 1969 Formula 3 crash wearing a Bell Star Toptex helmet that Darren L. Jack discusses today in this Hall of Fame Collection video. This incredibly rare and historic helmet was Peterson’s first closed-face helmet, worn in the latter part of the season after changing from wearing an open-faced version. As the reigning Formula 3 champion Peterson had already secured his second series title by winning 15 of the 19 races when he crashed at...
Jenson Button has a special place in the hearts of British racing fans, and today Darren L. Jack shares some terrific items worn by the 2009 Formula One World Champion. One of the items available is an original and rare Bell HP3 helmet worn by Button in 2010, his first season driving for the McLaren Mercedes team. The helmet, identified as No. 7, was confirmed by Button as being race-used during the German, Hungarian, Belgian and Spanish Grand Prix. The helmet...
From a 1980’s Keke Rosberg to a Charles Leclerc from 2019, we have a great range of Formula 1 race worn helmet visors in stock now. Most of these visors come hand signed from the drivers and all of them come complete with a certificate of authenticity. If you are into collecting you might enjoy getting a visor from not only your favourite F1 drivers of all time but also different helmet manufacturers. Today Darren L. Jack takes you inside...
Two-time Formula One World Champion Jim Clark’s helmet design was the inspiration for Hall of Fame Collection’s logo, which Darren L. Jack shows in today’s video. Clark’s iconic blue helmet became the centerpiece of the logo, which is now available on T-shirts that come in various sizes in both black and white. The logo is trimmed in a green winner’s wreath. These lightweight cotton T-shirts are perfect for summer wearing, and individuals seen wearing them at the track are eligible...
Technology and safety equipment have come a long way over the years… surprisingly even with F1 driver gloves. Here’s your chance to own a set of 2019 gloves from Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc. Darren L. Jack showcases these Puma gloves which are now available on our website.