Crash Helmet Collection

T. T. Races in Isle Of Man - British Isles - J Guthrie on Norton TopFoto
T.T. Races in Isle Of Man - British Isles - J Guthrie on " Norton " © TopFoto

A young John Surtees sitting astride his Vincent motorbike at a race track. 1951

Racing Driver James Hunt with model Sue Shaw. November 1973

Stirling Mosss Aston Martin burst into flames this afternoon (Saturday) as it stopped in the pits during the six-hour tourists trophy race at goodwood

Stirling Moss became the first Englishman to win the 1000 mile road race
25 year old Stirling Moss of Great Britain yesterday became the first Englishman to win the 1000 mile road race, Mille Miglia

Bugatti Type 35, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935
Bugatti Type 35. Place: Chalfont St. Peter. B.O.C. Hillclimb. Date: 25.5.35

Blue formula 1 racing car with driver in seat

Bobsledding team of four, final push and last person getting on

Stirling Moss in his Owen Race Organisation (British Racing Motors BRM) racing car at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone, Northamptonshire

BMX Racing in The Midlands. June 1985. BMX racing is a type of off-road bicycle racing. The format of BMX was derived from motocross racing

Valentina Tereshkova, Russian cosmonaut, Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR, 16 June 1963. Tereshkova (1937-) on the day when she piloted Vostok 6, making the first space flight by a woman

Bruce McLaren, New Zealand racing driver, car designer and engineer, 1961
Bruce McLaren (1937-1970), New Zealand racing driver, car designer and engineer, 1961

as Senior Patrol Len Wych, on motorbike in the 1950s?

Rachel Toth watches as her mam Mary and Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey player Andre Malo go head to head. 8th April 1997

Jim Clark seen here in his Lotus during practise at Snetterton 13th March 1964 *** Local
Jim Clark seen here in his Lotus during practise at Snetterton 13th March 1964 watscan - - 28/05/2010

1959 Jack Brabham wins the Kentish 100 from Graham Hill and Stirling Moss at Brands Hatch 29th August 1959

1959 Jack Brabham wins the Kentish 100 from Graham Hill and Stirling Moss at Brands Hatch 29th August 1959

High Flyer Prince Charles at the controls of a helicopter in September 1974 during his term of service in the Royal Navy. P001044

1952 Isle of Man Grand Prix 10th September 1952 R McIntyre takes a jump at Ballaugh during the Senior Grand Prix

1952 Isle of Man Grand Prix 9th September 1952 H Clark seen here taking part in the junior Grand Prix in which he came second

Motor cycle racing. Oulton Park Spring Meeting. Mrs. Geoff Duke presents a triumphant John Surtees with the Daily Dispatch trophy after his great day at Oulton Park. May 1959 P008058

Earl Howe beside a Riley 9 Brooklands at the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, c1930s
Riley 9 Brooklands 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 2.. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: Earl Howe

American speedway rider Art Pecha on his Harley-Davidson, Lea Bridge Stadium, Leyton, London, 1928
Harley-Davison. Place: Lea Bridge Speedway. Date: 14.7.28

A rider at Lea Bridge speedway circuit, Leyton, London, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Unidentified motorcycle Event Entry No: 15. Place: Lea Bridge Speedway. Date: 14.7.28

Speedway race at Lea Bridge Stadium, Leyton, London, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Unidentified motorcycle Event Entry No: 10. Place: Lea Bridge Speedway. Date: 14.7.28

MG racing at Brooklands, Surrey, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG Event Entry No: 4. Middle: Unidentified car Event Entry No: 15. Place: Brooklands

Charles Mortimer behind the wheel of an offset-bodied single-seater MG KN Special
MG KN Special 1087 cc. Driver: Charles Mortimer Offset-bodied single seater Ex-Bellvue Garage. Place:

Charles Mortimer driving an offset-bodied single-seater MG KN Special, c1930s Artist: Bill Brunell
MG KN Special 1087 cc. Driver: Charles Mortimer Offset-bodied single seater Ex-Bellvue Garage. Place:

Charles Mortimer behind the wheel of a MG KN Special, c1930s Artist: Bill Brunell
MG KN Special 1087 cc. Driver: Charles Mortimer. Place: Date: Charles Mortimer

Sir Henry Segrave, American-born British world speed record driver, 1930. Sir Henry O Neil de Hane Segrave (1896-1930) was the first person to break the 200 mph barrier when he set a new Land Speed

Mexborough Sprint Team, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Mexborough Sprint Team, South Yorkshire, 1965. Keen motor sport enthusiasts Vaughn Midgely and Barry Ford try out their incomplete creation in September of 1965

Teenagers on a motobike, Charlwood, Surrey, 1972

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1961. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Illustration, blue drag racing car with released parachute at the back, side view

A Man Riding His Bike Through Tall Grass At Sunset In Parque Natural Los Alcornocales; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Bike Racing

Person wearing a helmet and riding outfit speeding ahead on motorcycle, front view

Man driving race car on track (B&W)
Archival image

Honda Ducati Japan

Two racers wearing helmets and knee sliders leaning sideways while riding motorbikes, front view

Motorcyclists racing on curved track, front view

Colourful racing car with driver in the seat, side view

Skier performing a jump, flying in the air with bended knees and poles to his side, low angle view

Stunt rider standing on motorbike, front wheel raised, side view

Illustration, Desert Racer being driven over sandy ground, single-seater buggy with red roll-cage, side view

Illustration of two men in old fashioned racecar wearing helmet and goggles, with spectators in background

Four-man sled

Green plastic helmet

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"From Motorbikes to Rockets: The Evolution of the Crash Helmet" A young John Surtees sitting astride his Vincent motorbike at a race track, showcasing the early days usage in motorsports. T. T. Races in Isle Of Man - British Isles - J Guthrie on Norton TopFoto, capturing the daring spirit and necessity for protective headgear in high-speed motorcycle races. Bugatti Type 35, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935 – even elegant vintage cars required safety precautions with their drivers donning crash helmets during hill climbs. Stirling Moss's Aston Martin burst into flames this afternoon (Saturday) as it stopped – highlighting how crash helmets not only protect from crashes but also unforeseen accidents like fires. Blue formula 1 racing car with driver in seat – modern-day Formula 1 drivers rely on advanced crash helmets to ensure their safety while pushing the limits of speed and precision. Bobsledding team of four, final push and last person getting on – bobsledders understand that wearing crash helmets is crucial for safeguarding against potential collisions during their adrenaline-fueled descents down icy tracks. Racing Driver James Hunt with model Sue Shaw. November 1973 – glamorous yet cautious; even renowned racers like James Hunt recognized the importance of protecting themselves with reliable crash helmets. Valentina Tereshkova, Russian cosmonaut, Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR, 16 June 1963 – beyond Earthly bounds; astronauts like Valentina Tereshkova trusted specially designed space helmets to shield them from cosmic dangers during historic missions. Bruce McLaren, New Zealand racing driver, car designer and engineer, 1961– an icon who revolutionized both driving techniques and vehicle designs while emphasizing the significance of crash helmets in motorsports.