From a press release:

Road America had its 25th-annual run in support of the American Cancer Society Saturday, October 25 on the big, 4-mile track (see www.roadamerica.com). Local road racer and SuperMoto competitor Wes Orloff of Salem, Wisconsin participated in the event in honor of his mother, Sally Orloff, who is a breast-cancer survivor. However, while most competitors donned shorts and T-shirts for the 4-mile run on the track, Orloff competed in full Alpinestars leathers, Alpinestars SP1 gloves, and a helmet.

The reason for the unusual running apparel? “It all started as a joke among my road racing friends, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought it might be a great way to raise awareness of the American Cancer Society through my group of peers I was trying to get donations from” Orloff stated. “I think that anyone who has ever pushed a bike out of a gravel trap in the middle of the summer in leathers could appreciate what we were trying to do! We were also lucky enough to get support from within the industry, specifically Alpinestars and the Superbikers2 regional SuperMotard series. “

Orloff completed the 4-mile run on Road America’s track in a little over 38 minutes. “The first 3 miles went pretty well, as my Alpinestars leathers were surprisingly comfortable and I was able to average 8:30-9:00 minute miles. The last mile from Canada Corner and up the front straight hill was pretty killer, though…but we made it for a good cause.”

Orloff was able to raise over $1000 in pre- and post-race donations for the American Cancer Society.

To donate to the American Cancer Society by phone, call 1-800-ACS-2345.