Gordon donates thrown helmet for Katrina aid
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Gordon donates thrown helmet for Katrina aid
Cant get the ebay link to work, just serch ebay for Robby Gordon Helmet
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Gordon donates thrown helmet for Katrina aid
September 20, 2005
03:22 PM EDT (19:22 GMT)
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Robby Gordon is auctioning off the helmet he threw at Michael Waltrip, with all proceeds going to a relief fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Gordon started a one-week auction for the helmet Tuesday on eBay. The winning bid will go to the Harrah's Employee Relief Fund.
"People started asking me almost immediately after the race if they could have my helmet, and rather than just giving it away, we'll use it to raise more money," Gordon said. "Obviously I'm still angry about getting wrecked intentionally, but at the end of the day I still have a house to go home to which is a lot more than a lot of people can say.
"I hope people will dig deep and think of the big picture when they're bidding on the helmet."
Gordon was fined a total of $35,000 and docked 50 driver points by NASCAR for retaliating against Waltrip during Sunday's race in New Hampshire.
After Waltrip wrecked him, Gordon first tried to hit Waltrip's car with his own. He then climbed from his car, walked through race traffic and tossed his helmet at Waltrip. He also used a derogatory term during a television interview when asked about Waltrip.
"I'm sorry for losing my temper following the race, but after a day or two of looking back at the race it's easy to realize that it's just not that big of a deal compared with what the people of the Gulf Coast are still going through," Gordon said.
Gordon has made an initial contribution of $20,000 to the Harrah's Fund, and is raising additional money through a $7 a lap pledge for the remainder of the season.
He is also contributing 10 percent from the sale of Harrah's racing merchandise and collectibles at the team's Web site and souvenir trailer.
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Gordon donates thrown helmet for Katrina aid
September 20, 2005
03:22 PM EDT (19:22 GMT)
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Robby Gordon is auctioning off the helmet he threw at Michael Waltrip, with all proceeds going to a relief fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Gordon started a one-week auction for the helmet Tuesday on eBay. The winning bid will go to the Harrah's Employee Relief Fund.
"People started asking me almost immediately after the race if they could have my helmet, and rather than just giving it away, we'll use it to raise more money," Gordon said. "Obviously I'm still angry about getting wrecked intentionally, but at the end of the day I still have a house to go home to which is a lot more than a lot of people can say.
"I hope people will dig deep and think of the big picture when they're bidding on the helmet."
Gordon was fined a total of $35,000 and docked 50 driver points by NASCAR for retaliating against Waltrip during Sunday's race in New Hampshire.
After Waltrip wrecked him, Gordon first tried to hit Waltrip's car with his own. He then climbed from his car, walked through race traffic and tossed his helmet at Waltrip. He also used a derogatory term during a television interview when asked about Waltrip.
"I'm sorry for losing my temper following the race, but after a day or two of looking back at the race it's easy to realize that it's just not that big of a deal compared with what the people of the Gulf Coast are still going through," Gordon said.
Gordon has made an initial contribution of $20,000 to the Harrah's Fund, and is raising additional money through a $7 a lap pledge for the remainder of the season.
He is also contributing 10 percent from the sale of Harrah's racing merchandise and collectibles at the team's Web site and souvenir trailer.
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RE: Gordon donates thrown helmet for Katrina aid
Question & Answer
Q: If I am the winning bidder, can you have Mr. Gordon throw it at my car?
A: If thats what makes you happy.
Q: Would Robby throw in some discount coupons or freebies for Jim Beam, Harrah's, Menards, Fruit of the Loom merchandise?
A: Why not?
Q: Robby Gordon is a class act. You don't really have to answer this question on eBay, but do you know if he'll be making any trailer appearances at Charlotte in October? That'll be the second race I've gone to, and would really love to meet him.
A: He is at his trailer every week - religiously!
Q: how about getting mike helton and all the nascar officials to sign it
A: I bet they would!
Q: At what amount would you personally hand deliver the helmet?
A: 15 Million dollars and we'll put your name on the c-post next year.
Q: Are you serious...do you really think Waltrip will sign it...after calling him a piece of sht on national TV? Man...I can't believe I missed watching that race.
A: We know Michael will sign it - he is a class act!
Q: I would just like to say, I like Robby Gordon, he is who he is he doesn't put on a mask for the camera's or anybody. He is a true competitor and I admire him for that. Thanks Robby and Good Luck. Scott Latimer. P.s. Can I have your autograph??
A: Fortunetly that has been the majority of the responses we have gotten. Next time you're at the track stop by our merchandise trailer. Robby genuinely loves to sign for the fans.
Q: Would it be possible to pick the helmet at Robby's shop from him personally?
A: We would love that - it would save us the shipping charges
Q: Does it stink?
A: It has an authentic 'just raced 190 laps at Loudon in my Jim Beam Chevy' scent.
Q: Could I also get a picture of Robby G. and Michael W. signing the helmet together?
A: We'll try!
Q: Will you supply a signed letter or some other certificate of authenticity to the winner noting that this is the auctual helmet thrown?
A: Not a problem!
Q: Can you get Micheal Waltrip to sign it?
A: Of Course
Q: Will Robby sign the helmet for the winner?
A: Of course!
Q: If I am the winning bidder, can you have Mr. Gordon throw it at my car?
A: If thats what makes you happy.
Q: Would Robby throw in some discount coupons or freebies for Jim Beam, Harrah's, Menards, Fruit of the Loom merchandise?
A: Why not?
Q: Robby Gordon is a class act. You don't really have to answer this question on eBay, but do you know if he'll be making any trailer appearances at Charlotte in October? That'll be the second race I've gone to, and would really love to meet him.
A: He is at his trailer every week - religiously!
Q: how about getting mike helton and all the nascar officials to sign it
A: I bet they would!
Q: At what amount would you personally hand deliver the helmet?
A: 15 Million dollars and we'll put your name on the c-post next year.
Q: Are you serious...do you really think Waltrip will sign it...after calling him a piece of sht on national TV? Man...I can't believe I missed watching that race.
A: We know Michael will sign it - he is a class act!
Q: I would just like to say, I like Robby Gordon, he is who he is he doesn't put on a mask for the camera's or anybody. He is a true competitor and I admire him for that. Thanks Robby and Good Luck. Scott Latimer. P.s. Can I have your autograph??
A: Fortunetly that has been the majority of the responses we have gotten. Next time you're at the track stop by our merchandise trailer. Robby genuinely loves to sign for the fans.
Q: Would it be possible to pick the helmet at Robby's shop from him personally?
A: We would love that - it would save us the shipping charges
Q: Does it stink?
A: It has an authentic 'just raced 190 laps at Loudon in my Jim Beam Chevy' scent.
Q: Could I also get a picture of Robby G. and Michael W. signing the helmet together?
A: We'll try!
Q: Will you supply a signed letter or some other certificate of authenticity to the winner noting that this is the auctual helmet thrown?
A: Not a problem!
Q: Can you get Micheal Waltrip to sign it?
A: Of Course
Q: Will Robby sign the helmet for the winner?
A: Of course!
