100 lucky motorcycling fans will have the chance to get access to people and places that most spectators can only dream about at Riders for Health Day on Thursday, July 19 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The ticket holders will get exclusive access to the MotoGP paddock, and will get the chance to meet riders from past and present including GP legends Randy Mamola and Wayne Rainey. They will also have the chance to get their hands on exclusive items, including memorabilia from MotoGP champion, Nicky Hayden. Nearly 150,000 people will attend the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 20-22, but thanks to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Riders for Health, 100 fans will take part in this amazing day, as well as supporting the official charity of the MotoGP World Championship and the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Born out of the world of motorcycle racing, Riders for Health provides healthcare workers in Africa with access to reliable motorcycles and the means to maintain those bikes so they can reach even remote villages with the kind of regular, reliable health care that most of the world takes for granted. These limited edition Riders for Health Day tickets are available for $500 with all proceeds going to the charity. This special ticket includes: · A morning motorcycle tour of scenic Central California through Carmel Valley and Monterey’s up-and-coming wine country · Lunch in the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca paddock · An exclusive tour · A three lap parade ride around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, including the Corkscrew · Chances to meet MotoGP riders past and present, including Grand Prix legend Randy Mamola and Wayne Rainey · An auction of exclusive racing memorabilia, including memorabilia from World Champion Nicky Hayden Those who purchase a ticket but don’t wish to ride a motorcycle will be given a shuttle tour of Carmel Valley, including wine tasting stops along the way and a tour on-track of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The general public will be invited to the live auction including race memorabilia, which will begin at 4pm. Admission to the auction will be free. More details on the auction, including items available, will be released at a later date. To purchase a ticket for Riders For Health Day, call the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ticket office at 1-800-327-SECA. The Riders For Health Day ticket does not include admission to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Those tickets may be purchased at the above number, or on-line at www.laguna-seca.com.