From a press release issued by Infineon Raceway:

Motorcycle Memorabilia, Race Gear Featured at 1st Cycle Gear Motorcycle Charity Auction

SONOMA, Calif. – Signed memorabilia from top road-racers on the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship circuit will be on the line at Infineon Raceway during the 1st Cycle Gear Motorcycle Charity Auction.

There will be an online auction beginning March 29 on www.infineonraceway.com, as well as a combined live/silent auction on Sunday, May 2, in the Winner’s Circle at Infineon Raceway beginning at 11:15 a.m. All proceeds benefit needy youth organizations in Sonoma County through Speedway Children’s Charities.

The Cycle Gear live/silent auction will take place during the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend, featuring the top pavement motorcycle road-racers in the country, April 30-May 2. The weekend is presented by Cycle Gear and features the Supercuts Superbike Challenge.

Some of the items enthusiasts can expect on the internet auction, as well as at the live/silent auction at the raceway on Sunday, May 2, include:

* Lap around the twisting road course on Thursday, April 29, on a two-seat Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle at speed, courtesy of Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki. AMA rider and Lafayette native Steve Rapp will be your pilot.
* Arai motorcycle race helmet.
* KBC motorcycle race helmet.
* Ben Bostrom signed race helmet.
* Dainese fitted lady’s red-leather jacket.
* Frank Thomas one-piece leather racesuit.
* Frank Thomas Strike Paddock sport jacket.
* Kawasaki crew shirt signed by Tommy Hayden.
* Kawasaki crew shirt signed by Roger Hayden.
* Race boots signed by Honda’s Ben Bostrom.
* Suzuki crew shirt signed by Mat Mladin.
* Suzuki crew shirt signed by Kevin Schwantz.
* Official Suzuki #1 Mat Mladin leather race jacket, with signature.
* Frank Thomas and Helimot racing gloves.
* Artwork of your favorite rider.
* Much, much more.

ALL ITEMS CAN BE SIGNED BY THE TOP BIDDER’S FAVORITE RIDER

Raceway officials are hopeful top AMA riders will be present in the Winner’s Circle for the auction. For more information, visit
www.infineonraceway.com.