Haslam limited edition England World Cup helmet from Arai
Added on Saturday, May 15th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Haslam limited edition England World Cup helmet from Arai
Leon Haslam’s special edition Arai helmet will be available to customers in the UK, with 250 of the limited edition “England” helmets going on sale.
Alstare Suzuki Team rider Leon Haslam will demonstrate his support for England’s football team in South Africa on Sunday when he wears a unique and commemorative Arai helmet especially prepared for South Africas sixth round of the World Superbike Championship at Kyalami.
The 19th World Cup Finals get under way in South Africa next month and Haslam, a keen Manchester United fan, is lending his support to Fabio Capello’s men with this special design.
The artwork features Haslam’s own adaptation of the England’s three lions crest first used in the 1100s by King Henry II and synonymous with King Richard I The Lionheart in the late 1100s.
The St Georges Cross is featured on the rear of the helmet, along with Haslams 91 logo a large, golden lions head at each side.
The rear of the helmet also features the shape of the FIFA World Cup Trophy that replaced the Jules Rimet Trophy from 1974 and is painted in the colours of the South African flag.
And the base of the helmet is a reminder of Englands one and only success in the World Cup with the names of the victorious 1966 team flowing around the helmet.
“I love my football and really wanted to do something to recognise and support England, especially with us having this World Superbike round in South Africa right now, just before the World Cup all gets under way,” said Haslam.
He continued: “We wanted to capture and appreciate everything surrounding England, the World Cup and also recognise the fantastic achievement of beating Germany 4-2 in the Final at Wembley 44 years ago.
“I’ll wear the helmet for Sunday’s races and maybe some races after that I suppose. A lot depends on how far England progress in the tournament!”
Each Arai replica will come with a numbered certificate signed by Leon Haslam and will presented personally to each customer during the Carole Nash NEC Motorcycle Show in November.
Each sale will be accompanied by a complimentary admission pass to the Motorcycle Show and the helmet is available in all sizes, from XXS to XXL, and priced at 399.99.
For more information, visit http://www.whyarai.co.uk
