NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to wear Rebels-inspired helmet at Talladega
NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will wear a Ole Miss-inspired helmet at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday to celebrate the Rebels' early season win over Alabama.
Normally would be wearing @ZestRacing helmet but they are letting me switch it up. @OleMissFB for @TalladegaSuperS pic.twitter.com/JLFS6w4QOo
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) October 19, 2015
Stenhouse Jr. is a Mississippi native and a huge Rebels' fan, and although the win occured almost a month ago, Stenhouse Jr.'s decision to represent Ole Miss this weekend is based on one factor: location, location, location.
Thought ud like this Mac. I figured @OleMissFB wins in Alabama I shld wear this maybe do the same https://t.co/1kFhjCiGbZ
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) October 20, 2015
The helmet incorporates the same color scheme the Rebels used in their 43-37 win over the Crimson Tide, as well as a shark fin on top to signify Ole Miss' signature "Landshark Defense" celebration.
Even Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze enjoyed the sentiment.
Love this guy!! And the helmet is pretty cool too https://t.co/bnTdV1K6fB
— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) October 20, 2015