Jul 17, 2015; Newton, IA, USA; IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal (15) during practice for the Iowa Corn 300 at Iowa Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports Motor Sports Graham Rahal will show off some love for the Buckeyes when he takes the track in Ohio this weekend. Next: Ranking the 50 Greatest Football Programs of All-Time Hang on, Sloopy, because IndyCar is coming to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend and Graham Rahal is ready to roll all over his home state. Rahal, born in Columbus, is a noted Ohio State fan and will be sporting a slick Buckeyes-themed helmet for the race. IndyCar’s @GrahamRahal is an Ohio State fan racing in Ohio this weekend. Here’s his helmet (H/T @Tim_MaySports) pic.twitter.com/aXWmNULzVm — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 30, 2015 As you can see, not only are the helmets Ohio State-themed, they have a little championship flair, as well. Along the center stripe in the bottom there’s an emblem for the College Football Playoff, as well as the number 15 – a nod to OSU’s title run of last season, not to mention both Ezekiel Elliott and Rahal’s number. Also notable on the lid are 18 pristine buckeye helmet stickers (representing the driver’s career podium appearances), and the sleek curvature of a facemask bending around under the visor. The American flag on the right side of the helmet also adds a touch of realism to the football feel. Great work by my man @AustinPolen! So sick. …
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