On 27th April, we’re marking something special: Sports Memorabilia Day. It’s not just a celebration but an invitation to the community to share their stories and showcase their memorabilia. Our goal is to start a global conversation around memorabilia and why it holds such meaning for fans all over the world. As part of our activity, we spoke to Pete Burdaky, owner of REV3D to discuss his memorabilia collection and how he’s turned his space into a unique display.
A love since childhood
As we begin our conversation with Pete, we can already tell he radiates with passion “I’ve always been obsessed with Formula One,” he tells us. Speaking to customers and memorabilia collectors like Pete has been extremely eye-opening. Whilst the team here at Memento Exclusives are well aware of the effect our collections have (that’s why we’re in the business of it), it really hits home when we can see the effect.
Pete continues to tell us where it all began for him, “It goes back to my childhood. But it wasn’t until after my wedding last summer that I decided to step away from the world of business development and marketing and finally do something I was truly passionate about.” It all began with a Christmas gift; a signed Lando Norris top from his now-wife.
Pete explains that receiving this striking piece of memorabilia sparked creativity in him. Instead of simply just displaying the shirt, he wanted to make it a centrepiece of his collection that he planned to grow. Now, Pete reveals this hallway collection is more of a home gallery of F1® memorabilia he’s collected. Each piece has its own story, and next Pete speaks enthusiastically about his interest in showcasing pieces.
A display with a difference
Delving into his collection, Pete shows us a pair of Pierre Gasly signed gloves that he won on the F1® Authentics auction, “I wanted to do something different with this item display - something immersive. You’re not just looking at a pair of gloves - you’re seeing where they were used, what race they were from, what the moment meant. It’s about building a narrative.” Pete’s creative display that he has made features imagery and video footage that helps tell the unique story of the gloves. Some of Pete’s displays include interactive functions, with rotating elements, 3D effects and screens giving context and emotion to the pieces. These displays are what Pete has built his business, on - rev3d-up.com.
After Pete gives us a demonstration of the interactive features he’s applied to his collection, we ask him if he has a standout item, “My favourite piece right now? It’s got to be the Leclerc visor. I had a replica helmet made to match the year, and then later designed a plinth, the lighting, everything. I see it as a tribute to a moment in time.”
While much of Pete’s collection has been built through auctions, presents, and attending events, he’s now looking to expand it further. Outside of Formula One, he’s branching into boxing too, having already collected pieces from Tyson Fury and Joe Calzaghe. He tells us about his plans to rework traditional framed gloves into immersive showcases just like the motorsport pieces.
As Sports Memorabilia Day approaches, it’s stories like these that remind us how important what we do at Memento Exclusives is for fans and collectors. It’s not just about the objects, it’s about the moments, the history, and the passion that they symbolise. Most importantly, it’s about the people who keep that passion alive.
Sports Memorabilia Day will be celebrated on 27th April annually. To get involved, share your collection photos using #sportsmemorabiliaday on social or send your photos into us at press@mementoexclusives.com.
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