Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and the Grand Prix of Cleveland are giving fans a chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece of history from the 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank. source: paddocktalk.com As part of the "Grand Prix of Cleveland Helmet Painting Contest," fourteen custom-painted racing helmets, autographed by top Champ Car drivers and racing legend Bobby Rahal, will be sold in separate auctions to raise money for the United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. The helmets, individually designed and painted with Sherwin-Williams automotive paint by thirteen Cleveland-area automotive shops and artists, were on display at the Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) booth at the 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland. Each helmet was autographed by the top three finishers at the 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland - A.J. Allmendinger, Bruno Junqueira, and Oriol Servia, as well as racing legend Bobby Rahal, winner of the inaugural Grand Prix of Cleveland in 1982. "We are excited to present this unique auction to the fans in order to raise money for two great organizations," said Chuck Kosich, General Manager of the Grand Prix. "We celebrated the great history of the Grand Prix of Cleveland with our 25th anniversary festivities this year, and thanks to Sherwin-Williams and the participating artists, fans have the opportunity to own a piece of that history."
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