Troy Lee Designs/Rizla Suzuki Bautista Shoei Helmet Auction

HOPE FOR JAPAN



Troy Lee Designs and Rizla Suzuki's Álvaro Bautista
are showing their on-going support for the relief efforts following the
tragic events in Japan earlier this year, by holding an auction for the
actual custom painted Shoei helmets worn by Álvaro Bautista during the
USGP races in Laguna Seca and Indianapolis. Proceeds from the auction
will go to the Japanese Red Cross Society.



The auction begins today, September 1, and will run for 10 days, ending Sunday, September 11.



Click here to see this auction on eBay >



This beautiful paint-scheme has been created by Troy Lee Designs'
Japanese designer Maki Ushiroyama and features all the flags of the
fourteen countries on the MotoGP calendar, with pride of place going to
the Japanese 'Nisshōki' or 'Hinomaru' – as it is more commonly known –
on the top of the helmet. The colors of all nations is to represent the
global support for Japan following the tragedy in March and an added
message in Japanese translates as 'Ganbare Nippon', which literally
means 'Cheer up Japan, do your best and don't give up!'  This is the
actual helmet worn and raced at Laguna by Team Rizla Suzuki rider,
Álvaro Bautista, and features some road rash after low-siding his Suzuki
GSV-R while battling for a top six finish.  The helmet is personally
signed by Álvaro Bautista and Troy Lee.



Because the helmet was worn by Álvaro at Laguna Seca, where he crashed
out of the race, there is visible damage to the shell. The helmet should
only be used for display, not to be worn as protection for motorcycle
riding, since the integrity is now compromised.



Donations received through your country’s Red Cross or Red Crescent
Society will be used for Japanese Red Cross relief and early recovery
activities, for example, for the purchase of a set of electric household
appliances for people moving into purpose-built temporary houses and
the provision of specially-equipped beds for elderly people who requires
special care.  As of 18 August 2011, JPY 40.6 billion (USD 529 million)
has been donated through National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
around the world.



About Troy Lee Designs



For 30 years, Troy Lee Designs has been customizing helmets "For The
World's Fastest Racers." Our relentless commitment to creating products
that exceed the cutting edge style, design and quality, has given us the
reputation as an innovator in many different racing fields. Troy Lee
Designs has since expanded into a full force operation, offering a
complete product line from helmets, racewear and premium protection, to
casual wear and accessories.



About Rizla Suzuki MotoGP



Suzuki has been racing in motorcycle Grand Prix since 1960 and has won
seven World Championship manufacturer titles and six individual titles.
Household names like Barry Sheene, Kevin Schwantz and Kenny Roberts Jr
have all raced to victory on a Suzuki.



The racing success also filters to other motorcycle Championships. With
current World Champions in World Endurance and Supercross allied to many
national titles, it shows Suzuki's strength in depth and desire to win
is still as strong as ever.



Suzuki's motorcycle operations are based at Hamamatsu in Japan, with the
MotoGP team's headquarters now residing at Verwood in Dorset, England.



For more information about Rizla Suzuki, visit their website:
http://www.rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk/



About Japanese Red Cross Society



The Japanese Red Cross Society’s National Headquarters is located in the
heart of Tokyo and supports a nation-wide network of chapters
throughout all 47 prefectures. Each chapter has a Board of Councillors
composed of elected members who supervise its activities. Below the
chapter level are branches formed in association with government
administrative units at the city, ward, town, and village levels.
Chapters and branches are usually headed by leaders of the community
they represent and serve as the machinery for recruiting members and
collecting membership fees and contributions.



For more information about Japanese Red Cross Society, or to make a donation, visit their website:
http://www.jrc.or.jp/



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