Ward Burton and Eric McClure to wear Virginia Tech helmets at Richmond
Quote selected text Published May 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR News
Two NASCAR drivers are honoring Virginia Tech this weekend by sporting helmets especially designed to pay tribute to the school. Virginia natives Ward Burton and Eric McClure will don the customized headgear during this weekend’s races at Richmond.
McClure is racing in the Busch Series Circuit City 250 on Friday, while Burton is racing Saturday in the Crown Royal 400 Nextel Cup Series race. Both helmets are being designed and hand painted by David Arrigo, an acclaimed artist from Ontario. As for the actual design of the helmets, both will feature the American flag, along with images of Virginia Tech set against the backdrop of a rising sun.
Burton’s helmet will also have a rose in bloom. McClure’s will portray a Virginia Tech student reading. The American flag on the helmets will feature 32 stars, in honor of the number of victims.
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Thats awesome! I know (we) Virginians are proud to have such great drivers show there support of the tragedy of Virginia Tech by honouring them!
THANK YOU JEFF BURTON AND ERIC McCLURE!!!!