snapper Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Gordon Auctioning Off Helmet for Katrina Tuesday, September 20, 2005 HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... Here is a link for any big fans ebay the current bid price is over $62,000 dollars. That is almost more than what his earnings were ($66,125) in the race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... up to $100,000 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer06 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... thats soooo cool, would be sweet to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... LMAO!!!! Look at this!!! Q: Hey Robby, are you gonna pocket some of the money to pay for the fines you endured during the race? Just wondering before I placed my bid. Sep-20-05 A: NASCAR already has our fine money. All proceeds will be going to the Harrah's Employee Relief Fund. That is pretty cool, but do you think he is really doing it for charity, or so when people think of him they won't think he is such a ..........jerk. For those that htink he is. BTW was it really his or michaels fault sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBryan Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... Robby Gordon is a joke. Hes doing it for the publicity so he doesnt look like the arrogant idiot he is. Its up to 8 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... Great gesture by Robby. He's a great guy. He's a hot head but has a heart. Congrats to all the victims who will benefit. This is one expensive helmet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... It is not on ebay anymore. Last I looked today when it was there it was up to 9miilion plus some change. They were getting a lot of "fake" bids or whatever. They actually called them hoaxes now that I think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ap-nascar-gordonshelmet&prov=ap&type=lgns Some people are just tards. Hopefully the other auction site will keep it to valid bidders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... I bet the bid wont go much higher then 10 grand if it gets that far. I figured Ebay would pull it as most knew the bids where fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... http://cgi.ebay.com/Signed-Robby-Gordon-...1QQcmdZViewItem It's relisted with strict bidder validization. Almost $50,000 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: Gordon auctioning off helmet... up to 51, 300! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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