Schatz Custom Helmet
$1,820.00
Schatz Custom Helmet
This Schatz custom helmet was one a long time coming I think. Darren Schatz sent us a plain Bell auto racing helmet, ready for a full paintwork, to be something unforgettable. Or hopefully forgettable, like the brainstorming process that was had for the idea. Darren and his friend Duane sketched out their ideas on a napkin. That napkin became the blueprint for this custom Bell helmet, packed with dark, edgy elements and a story that reflected Darren’s personality and racing spirit. But that could possibly been entirely BS, as Ai is writing half of this nonsense… IDFK. Nor do I remember…
Darren wanted his custom dirt track auto helmet to stand out, capturing the gritty, intense vibe of the purple haze. He drew inspiration from an M16 tattoo seen in American History X, combined with mohawked skulls, ominous song lyrics, and a grim reaper holding dual AR-15s. The challenge was to blend all these elements into a cohesive design that would still shine on the track. Using custom auto helmet painting techniques, we got to work bringing these ideas to life. Alls that I wanted to do was make all his elements and ideas, for they all to look like it was moving forward, plus add in some Jag logos. Because that’s always pretty crucial…
The base color of the custom painted Bell helmet was a deep, rich Candy Brandywine, a shade that pops under the track lights while still feeling intense and dark. (Ai nonsense. I laugh)… We used helmet airbrushing to add incredible detail to the design, starting with the grim reaper on the back. His hood was down, revealing the dual AR-15s in his hands.
Darren’s race number was integrated into the design in bold, metallic silver under candy paint. 29. To tie it all together, we added subtle smoke effects and ghosted lyrics from Darren’s forgotten brainstorm session, giving the helmet depth and a personal touch. Every inch of this custom painted racing helmet was filled with details that made it a true work of nonsense.
The final product was more than just a custom painted auto helmet—it was a reflection of Darren’s personality and his love for dirt track racing. The finish was so perfect that Darren admitted he didn’t want to use it on the track. Instead, he kept wearing his old, beat-up helmet, saving the new custom Bell helmet as a showpiece. It became a symbol of that unforgettable brainstorming session and all the thought that went into the design.
Creating this custom painted dirt track auto helmet was a long time coming. IDK what Darren is up to now, I will have to ask Duane, but I hope he beat the piss out of this helmet, and it is now a trophy that has memories. That’s the coolest thing about custom painted helmets. You can spend dozens, even a hundred hours on one, and then you can use the thing for what it was actually meant for, beat the sh+t out of it, and then hang it on the wall next to your trophies, and to be honest, it is the coolest f+ckin trophy that you actually have at that point.
SOOO- back to Ai’s helmet: — Whether it’s racing on the dirt track or displayed as a piece of art, this auto racing custom helmet captures the intensity, creativity, and passion of the sport. It’s a prime example of how custom helmet painting can transform a plain helmet into something extraordinary. Darren’s custom painted Bell helmet is more than just gear—it’s a masterpiece that tells his story every time someone sees it. —Drrrrrr….
