Please Note: The minimum bid increments for this auction have been changed from $100 to $50 and buyer fee lowered from $250 to $150.
Like many American riders, the Kentucky Kid got his start racing minibikes before moving into the world of dirt track. When he finally became AMA eligible at 16, he immediately started making a name for himself, gradually rising through satellite teams before taking the 1999 600 Supersport Championship and landing himself a spot on Honda’s Superbike squad for the 2000 season. After becoming the youngest-ever rider to take the AMA title in 2002, Nicky Hayden then earned himself a seat with Repsol Honda in the MotoGP class. In spite of a slow start during his first two seasons, he quickly turned things around and took third overall in 2005. That next year, Hayden made history, securing his first-ever MotoGP world title and breaking Valentino Rossi’s five-year consecutive streak in the process.
This is an Arai RX-7 Corsair helmet in the Nicky Hayden “Wired” replica livery featuring Nicky’s signature cartoon leopard on the rear.
The helmet has been hand-signed by Nicky Hayden. Per the seller, “I got it signed by Nicky at the 2006 MotoGP at Laguna Seca. I added 74 decals in memory of Daijiro Kato and then had the helmet clearcoated afterwards”.
It is a size Medium but it has aged out and should be used for display only.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this helmet is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Nicky Hayden stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
