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- Racing Helmet Worn by Dan Gurney, 1975 - Until the late 1960s, auto racing helmets provided no protection for a driver's face, leaving it exposed to flying stones and debris. Dan Gurney introduced the full-face helmet to Indianapolis and Formula One in 1968, wearing a Bell model in the Indy 500 and the German Grand Prix. Other drivers soon adopted it. Gurney wore this 1975 helmet in post-retirement races.
- 1975
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Helmet Worn by Dan Gurney, 1975
Until the late 1960s, auto racing helmets provided no protection for a driver's face, leaving it exposed to flying stones and debris. Dan Gurney introduced the full-face helmet to Indianapolis and Formula One in 1968, wearing a Bell model in the Indy 500 and the German Grand Prix. Other drivers soon adopted it. Gurney wore this 1975 helmet in post-retirement races.
- Bell Motorcycle Helmet, 1980 - Roy Richter established his helmet company in 1954 and named it for the firm's original location in Bell, California. After producing helmets for auto racers and law enforcement officers, Bell added motorcycle helmets to its lineup in 1971. Universal mandatory motorcycle helmet use laws are in effect in many -- but not all -- of the 50 states.
- 1980
- Collections - Artifact
Bell Motorcycle Helmet, 1980
Roy Richter established his helmet company in 1954 and named it for the firm's original location in Bell, California. After producing helmets for auto racers and law enforcement officers, Bell added motorcycle helmets to its lineup in 1971. Universal mandatory motorcycle helmet use laws are in effect in many -- but not all -- of the 50 states.