On May 15, 2009, the Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO) will unveil its first online promotion, the Great Helmet Auction.

The auction features autographed helmets, most worn during NHRA Drag Racing competition by stars of the sport, including Jack Beckman, Brandon Bernstein, Kenny Bernstein, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, V. Gaines, Mike Edwards, John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Matt Hagan, Robert Hight, Allen Johnson, Warren Johnson, Doug Kalitta, Ron Krisher, Cory McClenathan, Mike Neff, Tony Schumacher, Bob Vandergriff Jr., and Tim Wilkerson.

On May 15, 2009, the Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO) will unveil its first online promotion, the Great Helmet Auction.

The auction features autographed helmets, most worn during NHRA Drag Racing competition by stars of the sport, including Jack Beckman, Brandon Bernstein, Kenny Bernstein, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, V. Gaines, Mike Edwards, John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Matt Hagan, Robert Hight, Allen Johnson, Warren Johnson, Doug Kalitta, Ron Krisher, Cory McClenathan, Mike Neff, Tony Schumacher, Bob Vandergriff Jr., and Tim Wilkerson.

For a complete description of driver helmets, including their history and photographs, log on to www.GreatHelmetAuction.com .

The 10-day auction will be hosted on eBay beginning June 6 and ending June 15. Direct links to each helmet can be found on the www.GreatHelmetAuction.com Web site. The winners will be announced June 16.

Winning bids will benefit PRO, a trade organization that provides services and other benefits to professional drag racing team owners and drivers; a portion of the proceeds will benefit Racers For Christ (Team RFC), which has serviced NHRA for more than 25 years.

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