Hall of Fame Collection is proud to be a global leader in accurate and signed replica helmets of popular Formula One, IndyCar and MotoGP helmets. Any replicas offered in our store are very detailed using the exact helmet make and model used by the driver, as well as other fine details. A fine range of eras are represented, from the first full-face Bell helmet like the one Dan Gurney used in 1968 to the most recent Bell HP77 Carbon helmets worn by...
The value of replica racing helmets have gone up dramatically in the last couple of years. This is due to the shortage of race-worn helmets and also the large price increase in those. We are proud to be a leader in both accurate period replicas and modern signed Limited Edition series. These helmets have been proven to be a good investment as values continue to go up. The variety of available helmets we offer is outstanding, including those of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando...
Collectors are generally as competitive as racing drivers and sportsmen. They seek a way to win by being the collector who finds or owns the best and most rare items available, the best of the best! When it comes to rare and iconic helmets, you need not look any further than this: the Bell XF-GP Twin Window helmet, one of the most recognizable helmet models ever made. Plain and simple, you just never see any in existence, never mind having the opportunity...
The ultimate prize for a collector of authentic and race-used Formula One merchandise are the helmets of the drivers. These one-of-a-kind helmets are usually designed to the individual tastes of the drivers, which makes them even more special. Finding one, much less obtaining one, can be extremely difficult since drivers receive only so many per season and many of them are kept or contracted to give to team owners or sponsors. Drivers also trade helmets with each other so very few remain. Outside...
One of the larger-than-life characters in Formula One history was James Hunt, the 1976 World Champion. Hunt wore this Bell Toptex helmet offered by Hall of Fame Collection in the early part of his career. The helmet has a 1962 Snell sticker and was used through the late 1960s and into the early 1970s when Hunt was competing in Formula 3 races. Around this time Hunt was invited to compete in some Group 2 Hillman Imp races, including a support race for...
With the recent news of Roger Penske’s organization purchasing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR, here’s another teaser from our short series “Behind the Visor” by Darren L. Jack. This time featuring Mark Donohue’s Helmet. Donohue was the first driver to bring Team Penske a victory at the Indianapolis 500. Josh Rikkerink • Still & Motion Images www.joshrikkerink.com
Here is another teaser of our short series “Behind the Visor” by Darren L. Jack. featuring Bill Dennis’ 1972 Daytona 300 Winning Helmet
Some helmet designs are timeless. It doesn’t matter how old the helmet is, the design will always remain cool. Paul Tracy’s first painted Karting helmet is certainly one of those. Darren Jack sat down recently with Paul Tracy to look at the unique history behind this helmet and some of the other helmets from the Canadian Motorsport Legend’s career.
The Hall of Fame Collection team was at the Honda Indy in Toronto this past weekend and we paid a visit to Jimmy Vasser’s motorhome to hand deliver his race worn 1992 rookie season IndyCar Helmet. This helmet was used during his Atlantic series career and first season competing in the 1992 PPG CART IndyCar Championship. Vasser made his CART debut while driving for Hayhoe-Cole Racing Team in 1992 and qualified for the Indianapolis 500, setting a record (at the time) for...
We visited bell racing USA headquarters in Speedway, Indiana, where we surprised Packy wheeler and his son Chris, with Packy’s last race worn dirt racing helmet which came out of the Ron Burton Helmet collection. Check out the video to see Packy’s surprise when he sees his helmet for the first time in over 20 years.