The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan invited the concerns of various circles, MotoGP rider community is no exception. Some 17 riders who are contestants in the most prestigious motor racing class is producing a special T-shirt signed by them, with the message "We are for Japan" (which means approximately "our solidarity to Japan").
Clothes will be available in a variety of circuits this year, including also the official website of the MotoGP, the price of 20 euros (about USD 247,000). Money from the sale will go to humanitarian organizations during the race at Motegi Circuit, Japan, on 2 October.
Here the narrative some rider.
Jorge Lorenzo: "We must give maximum support to the Japanese people at a time like this. Japan is a strong state, which always showed the ability to overcome adversity. A force for all the Japanese and motorcycle enthusiasts who live there."
Casey Stoner: "We consider the flood in Australia earlier this year is the biggest disaster, but after that we all saw how in Japan it is beyond what we can understand. After hearing some stories from colleagues on the Honda and see the coverage in the news , very sad to hear what they experience. I hope they can find the courage to keep fighting and get through this period to help rebuild their lives. "
Valentino Rossi: "This is a very difficult moment for everyone, but we provide support to Japan and we've always been with friends from Japan. We encourage and support them so as not to give up, and I wish the team good luck and overshadow everyone. "
Clothes will be available in a variety of circuits this year, including also the official website of the MotoGP, the price of 20 euros (about USD 247,000). Money from the sale will go to humanitarian organizations during the race at Motegi Circuit, Japan, on 2 October.
Here the narrative some rider.
Jorge Lorenzo: "We must give maximum support to the Japanese people at a time like this. Japan is a strong state, which always showed the ability to overcome adversity. A force for all the Japanese and motorcycle enthusiasts who live there."
Casey Stoner: "We consider the flood in Australia earlier this year is the biggest disaster, but after that we all saw how in Japan it is beyond what we can understand. After hearing some stories from colleagues on the Honda and see the coverage in the news , very sad to hear what they experience. I hope they can find the courage to keep fighting and get through this period to help rebuild their lives. "
Valentino Rossi: "This is a very difficult moment for everyone, but we provide support to Japan and we've always been with friends from Japan. We encourage and support them so as not to give up, and I wish the team good luck and overshadow everyone. "
