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Kyle Busch NASCAR Sprint Cup Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kyle Busch NASCAR Sprint Cup Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kyle Busch NASCAR Sprint Cup Helmet

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.128107
Object Type Helmet, Crash
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1999)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic (vinyl, other), metal, ink, foam, rubber, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 1/4 in x W 10 5/8 in x D 13 in (28.6 cm x 27 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionNASCAR crash helmet worn by 2015 Sprint Cup Champion Kyle Busch with lime green background and Crispy M&M's and Monster energy drink branding. There are large, colorful M&M candies with crispy rice filling printed throughout the helmet. The green sections are divided by black and gold slashes, with the Monster M logo on the reverse and top of the forehead. The logo for Toyota is printed over the chin and several other sponsor logos are printed below the visor. Attached to the helmet is a cord with an audio jack.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a White House Reception for Kyle Busch, winner of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, on September 28, 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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