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Random Power Rankings: Helmet Hair
By Steve Luvender and @nascarcasm | Published: March 14, 2019 11
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Nobody likes it, nobody talks about it, but it's a reality of racing. No, not the question of where drivers use the bathroom -- we're talking about helmet hair. You know, when a usually-well-polished driver removes the shell protecting their brain following a race, revealing, well ... you'll see.
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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images
#10: Ty Dillon
As far as helmet hair goes, Ty Dillon's got it figured out. He's clearly got a bit of helmet hair, but it's not so disheveled that he needs to find a comb immediately.
As far as helmet hair goes, Ty Dillon's got it figured out. He's clearly got a bit of helmet hair, but it's not so disheveled that he needs to find a comb immediately.
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Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images
#9: Aric Almirola
That "just woke up" look is really more of a "just raced 500 miles."
That "just woke up" look is really more of a "just raced 500 miles."
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Chris Graythen | Getty Images
#8: Brad Keselowski
Sometimes, wearing a helmet really alters your hairdo into a shape of its own.
Sometimes, wearing a helmet really alters your hairdo into a shape of its own.
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#7: Brandon Jones
The Xfinity Series racer looks like a different person after removing a helmet.
The Xfinity Series racer looks like a different person after removing a helmet.
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#6: Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
The rare "party in the front, business in the back" never took off.
The rare "party in the front, business in the back" never took off.
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#5: Erik Jones
How about that helmet hair, boys and girls?
How about that helmet hair, boys and girls?
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#4: Kevin Harvick
Heck of a head of helmet hair for Happy Harvick.
Heck of a head of helmet hair for Happy Harvick.
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#3: Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch uses a helmet sock, so helmet hair photos are rare. Smart move, Rowdy, but that's why we've got GIFs.
Kyle Busch uses a helmet sock, so helmet hair photos are rare. Smart move, Rowdy, but that's why we've got GIFs.
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Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images
#2: Michael McDowell
The working theory is McDowell kept his helmet atop his head when tangling with Daniel Suarez so nobody would have to see helmet hair. Fair enough.
The working theory is McDowell kept his helmet atop his head when tangling with Daniel Suarez so nobody would have to see helmet hair. Fair enough.
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#1: Kurt Busch
As a driver, when you find yourself taking the checkered flag, helmet hair is clearly the last thing on your mind. Kurt Busch's glorious specimen from Bristol last August was a perfect example.
As a driver, when you find yourself taking the checkered flag, helmet hair is clearly the last thing on your mind. Kurt Busch's glorious specimen from Bristol last August was a perfect example.