Racing Helmet Worn by Mario Andretti, 1976-1977
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Mario Andretti became one of America's best known and most successful racing drivers. He earned victories in Formula One, Indy car, sports car, and NASCAR events. Andretti won the Daytona 500 in 1967, the Indianapolis 500 in 1969, and the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1978. Andretti wore this helmet during the 1976 or 1977 racing season.
Mario Andretti became one of America's best known and most successful racing drivers. He earned victories in Formula One, Indy car, sports car, and NASCAR events. Andretti won the Daytona 500 in 1967, the Indianapolis 500 in 1969, and the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1978. Andretti wore this helmet during the 1976 or 1977 racing season.
Artifact
Crash helmet
Date Made
1976-1977
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
Object ID
89.1.1734.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Fiberglass
Plastic
Polystyrene
polyester (fiber)
Cloth
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dark Blue
Gray (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 10.5 in
Circumference: 34 in
Inscriptions
Front, above face shield: BELL / CAM2 Front, below face shield: GOODYEAR Sides: Andretti Back of neck: BLOOD TYPE AB NEGATIVE
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