MotoGP: Racers Help In Valencia Recovery Efforts
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Racers from MotoGP and other series are helping Valencia and the surrounding communities recover from the devastating floods that killed at least 200 and have left many unaccounted for.
Aspar Team posted on its social media images of new Moto3 World Champion David Alonso and Aspar Team owner Jorge Martinez helping dig through the mud and debris left behind by the storm. And images circulated of 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Xavi Fores helping shovel mud from the streets of the affected areas.
A portion of ticket sales from the MotoGP finale in Barcelona will go directly to Valencia relief funds. The series says it will have three auctions across the weekend – two onsite and one online. The onsite auctions will be on Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm local time and be held in the fanzone at the circuit. MotoGP riders will be taking to the stage, joined by Legends and VIPs, to auction some of the incredible items donated from across the paddock.
“Fans from around the world can also take part in the online auction, where we have some true one-of-a-kind lots up for grabs in aid of the cause – we're talking Maverick Viñales' Moto3 Championship-winning bike as one of the first items put forward,” MotoGP said in a statement posted on its website.
MotoGP also will be producing a special #RacingForValencia t-shirt, with proceeds going directly to the relief effort. Many in the paddock have also already donated and will continue to do so.
All MotoGP funds will then be donated to La Cruz Roja (Red Cross) who are working on the ground in the Community of Valencia, with the target of helping the towns closest to the circuit.
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