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Chandler Smith wins Daytona Truck race in unreal four-wide finish

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Chandler Smith wins Daytona Truck race in unreal four-wide finish

Tony Stewart: "It was starting to get fun" right before race-ending crash

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Tony Stewart: "It was starting to get fun" right before race-ending crash

Cleetus McFarland wrecks out, six laps into NASCAR Truck debut at Daytona

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Cleetus McFarland wrecks out, six laps into NASCAR Truck debut at Daytona

Austin Dillon leads Friday's Daytona 500 practice

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Austin Dillon leads Friday's Daytona 500 practice

Lewis Hamilton would start a Grenadian bobsleigh team in Winter Olympics admission

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Lewis Hamilton would start a Grenadian bobsleigh team in Winter Olympics admission

NASCAR's current OEMs committed to internal combustion horsepower

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Mike Krack: Aston Martin “has potential” but "we have a lot of work to do"

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Get the best value for your motorsport memorabilia with upcoming BUDDS Auction

Collectors will be able to sell – or buy! –pieces of motorsport history as BUDDS launches a special auction next month

Ayrton Senna 1993 Marlboro McLaren Signed Goodyear 'Podium' Cap

Ayrton Senna 1993 Marlboro McLaren Signed Goodyear 'Podium' Cap (BUDDS Auctions)

If you’re looking to sell your motorsport memorabilia and hoping to maximize your profits, BUDDS’ upcoming auction might be exactly what you need.

From 13-27 February, BUDDS will run its Full Throttle Future – The 2026 Motorsport Auction. Several memorable items already are up for sale, including an Ayrton Senna artwork depicting him in his 1986 Lotus 98T, a Williams team shirt worn by founder Frank Williams, and a 2025 Charles Leclerc limited edition helmet signed by the Monegasque driver.

Founded by Graham Budd in 2004, BUDDS’ expertise is not confined to motorsport, as it auctions memorabilia from many sports, including an upcoming Lionel Messi Collection.

Jenson Button 2007 Honda Racing F1 Team Signed Race Used Helmet - Turkish Grand Prix

Jenson Button 2007 Honda Racing F1 Team Signed Race Used Helmet - Turkish Grand Prix

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In the nearer future, a Nigel Mansell Collection will be auctioned on 10 February, featuring signed helmets and pairs of racing boots from the 1992 world champion’s career. It even includes Michael Schumacher memorabilia, signed by the seven-time title winner. All lots can be viewed pre-auction at the Wellingborough Auction Room in the United Kingdom.

The most valuable motorsport item set to be auctioned is currently Leclerc’s 2025 limited edition signed helmet, valued at £9,000-£11,000 ($12,100 to $14,800), while last year the final winning bid for worn Ayrton Senna 1986 Signed Boots was a whopping £17,200 ($23,120).

If you’d like to put an item up for auction, BUDDS’ valuation service is free of charge, ahead of the Full Throttle Future – The 2026 Motorsport Auction. Find out more here.

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