Rossi’s #thisisforSIC58 suit up for grabs

Updated: 20 November 2014

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The Dainese D-Air Racing suit worn by Valentino Rossi at the Italian Grand Prix is up for auction. The auction listing can be accessed via dainese.com, and the lucky bidder will receive the authentic suit delivered inside a special display case, and autographed by the nine-time World Champion.

Lining up at the Mugello Circuit with the hashtag #thisforSIC58 sewn on to the back, Rossi chose his own particular way of showing support to the Foundation dedicated to his friend Marco Simoncelli.

By purchasing the Dainese suit of the Tavullia champion, the highest bidder will make a contribution to the Santa Marta project, a day centre for disabled people that the organisation is building near Coriano, Marco’s home town. Get bidding!

By Richard Newland

Group Editor - With over 40 years of riding experience and 21 years as a bike journalist, Rich has ridden nearly every new bike of the past two decades and many historical models dating back to the 1930s. He is particularly passionate about sportsbikes from the 1990s and early 2000s, and he loves big bikes that handle well and are suited for long-distance travel. Rich enjoys challenging rides, such as a non-stop 1703.5-mile trip from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back. In his personal collection, Rich owns a 2007 Honda VTR1000 SP-2, a 1998 Ducati 996, a 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 ‘Slabby’, a 1998 VFR800FiW, and a 1975 Honda CB750 SOHC Dunstall.