"Eagle" Racing Helmet Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in the Indy Racing League Series, 1996-2000
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Artifact Overview
Lyn St. James had multiple regional sports car championships to her credit when she turned pro in 1979. She built an impressive career in sports car racing through the 1980s. St. James shifted her focus to open-wheel cars in the 1990s, competing seven times in the Indianapolis 500 from 1992 to 2000. She retired from competitive driving in 2001.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Crash helmet
Date Made
circa 1996
Subject Date
1996-2000
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.91.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.
Material
Plastic
Cloth
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 9 in
Length: 12 in
Inscriptions
on front:
Bullseye VISUAL
on bag:
THH HELMET
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