So this is pretty cool, Suomy has announced a contest where Ducati fans can submit their ideas for a helmet design for Loris Capirossi to wear in the USGP at Leguna Seca.

Suomy and AirTrix are teaming up to offer a talented Road Racer X reader the chance of a lifetime. Submit your concept for a custom paint job for the Suomy Spec 1R Extreme helmet to be worn by Ducati Marlboro’s Loris Capirossi at the July 23 Red Bull USGP.

The winning designer will:

Win an all-expenses paid trip to the 2006 Red Bull USGP

Meet Loris Capirossi

Have his or her design applied by AirTrix to Capirossi’s race helmet

Take the autographed Suomy helmet home after the race

Feeling artistic? To get started, register below and you will be taken to the helmet template files!

You read more about it here.