The cardboard life size cut-out of Valentino Rossi, seven times World Champion and his Road/Racing bike Yamaha YZFR1,  measuring 7’ x 4’ donated by John Humphries of Yamaha Sondel Motorcycle dealers in Blackfen, Kent.

* Colin Seeley took the cut out to Goodwood Festival of Speed in hopes of persuading Rossi, a guest at the event, to sign it.

* Robert Brooks – Chairman of Bonhams the Auctioneers managed to persuade Rossi to sign the cut out at breakfast in Goodwood House.

* Conclusion that the item reached a total of £1100 at The Bonhams Auction Stafford in October 2015.  Another contribution to The Trust.

THANK YOU BONHAMS, YAMAHA and SONDEL.