MotoGP Charity Auction Closes Out Carole Nash Motorcycle Live

The
Carole Nash Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham, UK, came to a close
with a charity auction that featured motorcycle memorabilia from
some of the top names in MotoGP.
Proceeds from the auction went to Riders for Health, an
organization that donates motorcycles to health workers in rural
African communities. The bikes give the workers reliable
transportation in areas that may not have fully-constructed roads
or public options.
Highlights of the auction block included a motorcycle helmet signed
by champion Jorge Lorenzo and a painted canvas bearing the
signatures of Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Valentino Rossi and
Lorenzo. The item that raised the most money was a Tissot watch
that was signed by nearly every racer in MotoGP.
In all, the event raised more than £5,000 ($7,859) for the charity.
The auction marked the end of the multi-day spectacle that saw
various manufacturers showing off their newest creations to the UK
motorcycle community.
"The auction worked really well for the charity and I want to thank
everybody, from the racers to the fans, for their support," said
Riders for Health ambassador Randy Mamola. "This has been a perfect
end to a great, great event."