The Brodie Kostecki charity helmet auction has become a highly anticipated feature at the annual Pirtek Legends Night, with the latest event taking place at the sold-out JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa. The unique initiative aims to raise substantial funds for Motorsport Ministries, bringing together motorsport fans, legends, and collectors for a night of bidding and community support.
Kostecki’s Unique Helmet Highlights 16-Lot Charity Auction
Returning for the second year in a row, Brodie Kostecki will auction off his exclusive Bell HP6 helmet during Friday’s festivities. This helmet stands out among sixteen high-value items in what some are calling one of Australian motorsport’s most impressive charity auctions. Currently, the leading offer for the helmet has already surpassed $10,000, demonstrating a strong response from motorsport enthusiasts and collectors alike.
The charity auction was launched online six weeks ago by Lloyds Auctions and will transition to a live format during tonight’s Pirtek Legends Night event, which will see the attendance of Supercars and NASCAR icon Marcos Ambrose. All profits from the evening are designated for Motorsport Ministries, supported by Lloyds Auctions as a major partner in this charitable endeavor.
Description and Perks of the Race-Worn Helmet
The auctioned HP6 Bell helmet features a distinctive design crafted by SICLIDS, a renowned custom helmet painter based in Melbourne. The winner of the helmet will enjoy the opportunity to have their individual or company name displayed on the helmet during the final race of the Gold Coast weekend on Sunday, October 26, maximizing both visibility and in-car TV exposure.
Additionally, the successful bidder will be rewarded with two weekend passes to the racing event, grid access on Sunday, and an exclusive meet and greet session with Brodie Kostecki both before and after the race. The helmet itself will be used in all competitive sessions over the Gold Coast 500 weekend, including practice, qualifying, and both race events, before being presented to the new owner.
“I never let my helmets go, but this is for a great cause,”
said Kostecki.
“Have a chance to own one of my race-worn helmets from this weekend, along with being able to have your business on my helmet for the weekend.”
– Brodie Kostecki, Supercars Driver
“Motorsport Ministries does an amazing job for our sport, and I think it is up to all of us to give back to our community where we can,”
said Kostecki.
“I will be proud to be wearing it on the weekend and I look forward to meeting its new owner and hopefully giving their company or brand some real coverage in the race.”
– Brodie Kostecki, Supercars Driver
Other Highlights from the 2025 Pirtek Legends Night Auction
The charity auction is not limited to the Kostecki helmet. Fans and attendees will have the chance to bid on a variety of rare experiences and collectibles. Some of the top items include the opportunity to wave the chequered flag at the 2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, a stay in the exclusive Presidential Suite at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, a boat service package donated by Tony Longhurst’s The Boat Works, and the chance to take a return trip to Highlands Park in New Zealand with a ride in a $4 million Aston Martin Vulcan.
Racing memorabilia on offer includes a signed flag featuring the signatures of all modern-era Supercars champions since 1993, an original PIRTEK Enduro Cup trophy signed by winners from 2013 to 2019, a wheel from Marcos Ambrose’s 2012 Sprint Cup-winning car signed by Ambrose and Richard Petty, and Shane van Gisbergen’s NASCAR pole suit from Sonoma.
Additional experiences up for auction feature a corporate day at Norwell Motorplex for 15, a three-day VIP hospitality and accommodation package at the next Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, a private dinner at Dick Johnson Racing, a private jet and hospitality package for the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000, lunch with Chris Scott, a multiple AFL premiership player and coach, and the exclusive right to stand on the start line between two top fuel dragsters.
The full auction list is as follows:
1. One-of-a-kind race-worn Brodie Kostecki helmet
2. The chance to wave the chequered flag at the 2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
3. Exclusive JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa Presidential Suite
4. Boat maintenance package from The Boat Works
5. Return trip to Highlands Park and ride in an Aston Martin Vulcan
6. Chequered flag signed by V8 Supercars champions from 1993 to 2024
7. Three-day PIRTEK corporate and JW Marriott package for the 2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
8. Lunch with multiple AFL premiership winner and coach Chris Scott
9. VIP dinner for four at Dick Johnson Racing
10. Extremely rare AJS R7 vintage motorcycle
11. Norwell Motorplex corporate day for 15 people
12. PIRTEK Cup trophy signed by all winners from 2013–2019
13. Shane van Gisbergen Sonoma pole-winning NASCAR suit
14. Signed wheel/tyre from Marcos Ambrose’s 2012 winning NASCAR
15. Stand on the start line for a Top Fuel event
16. Private jet and hospitality at the 2026 Bathurst 1000
Anticipation Builds Amid Strong Bidding and Community Support
The enthusiastic response to this year’s auction has been noted by Lloyds Auctions’ chief operations officer, Lee Hames, who commented on the surge of early interest and competitive bids. Last year, the Brodie Kostecki helmet fetched $A13,000, and organizers are optimistic that this record will be surpassed given the helmet’s unique features and the opportunity for personal or corporate promotion.
“We are seeing some serious bidding already and cannot wait to see the final results for all the items when we go live from the JW Marriott on Friday night,”
said Hames.
“We have so many cool items in this year’s auction and it is great to see so much discussion about the night.”
– Lee Hames, Chief Operations Officer, Lloyds Auctions
Longstanding contributors such as Tony Longhurst, who has donated a vintage 1930 AJS motorcycle and substantial boat services, are helping bolster the auction’s reputation and fundraising outcomes. The participation of racing figures like Marcos Ambrose adds further prestige to the occasion, while community organizations such as Motorsport Ministries stand to benefit from the generosity of bidders, sponsors, and the broader motorsport family.
Impact of the Auction and What Comes Next
With a diverse array of experiences and memorabilia, the Brodie Kostecki charity helmet auction continues to grow in significance as an annual highlight for motorsport fans, businesses, and philanthropists. The event emphasizes a collective effort to give back to the community, support Motorsport Ministries, and promote motorsport culture in Australia. As the live segment of the auction unfolds tonight, all eyes will be on the record-breaking bids and the eventual winners, whose contributions make a real difference both on and off the track. Expectations are high that new fundraising milestones will be reached, setting a positive precedent for charity-driven events within the racing community.
