Behind the Visor: Formula One Helmets as Storytellers

Behind the Visor: Formula One Helmets as Storytellers

After clinching his third straight Formula One World Championship in the Sprint race, Max Verstappen debuted a new helmet design on October 8, just ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

From the historical cloth caps to the state-of-the-art carbon-fibre masterpieces of today, F1 helmets have witnessed a relentless evolution. While their prime objective has been the safety of drivers, their surface has doubled up as a canvas for creative self-expression. Here’s all you need to know: (more…)

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Finally, At Talladega, A Cup Series Playoff Driver Wins A Cup Series Playoff Race

Finally, At Talladega, A Cup Series Playoff Driver Wins A Cup Series Playoff Race

Well it finally happened – a playoff driver won a playoff race. And Chase Elliott did it in fine form, racing clean and hard right to the checkered flag.

It had a record number of lead changes, in a race where it was very hard to pass. The only real wreck was a multi-car spin that wasn’t all that serious.

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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award 5 Custom Bell Helmets to Stafford Drivers

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Prior to the start of the 2020 racing season, Quinn Christopher, wife of the late Stafford Speedway legend Ted Christopher, established the Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative.  Last season over 100 Stafford drivers received either a nomex undershirt, helmet skirt, or head sock through the TC Safety initiative. Each of those drivers was also entered into a drawing to win a free Leaf firesuit, which was won by Meghan Fuller.

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