Racing Helmet Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971
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Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time winner of the Formula One World Drivers' Championship, came to be widely regarded as one of the best drivers in motorsport history. He wore this helmet, decorated with his signature Scottish tartan, in his first race of the 1971 Can-Am season. Stewart was an outspoken advocate for racing safety and a longtime commentator for ABC Sports.
Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time winner of the Formula One World Drivers' Championship, came to be widely regarded as one of the best drivers in motorsport history. He wore this helmet, decorated with his signature Scottish tartan, in his first race of the 1971 Can-Am season. Stewart was an outspoken advocate for racing safety and a longtime commentator for ABC Sports.
Artifact
Crash helmet
Date Made
1970
Subject Date
1971
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Fiberglass
Plastic
Polystyrene
Leather
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Red
Green
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 8 in
Depth: 11 in
Inscriptions
On front: BELL / L&M On back: GOODYEAR / elf / GOODYEAR / Ford Above neckline is a decal of a form: NAME, AGE, BLOOD TYPE, DATE LAST TETANUS, ALLERGIES, and ADD'L MED. INFO. Size 6 7/8 Sticker inside helmet: 1970 / [...]
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