Toronto got a unique press conference to kick off the Amp'd Mobile World Supercross GP this weekend. James Stewart (defending champion), Chad Reed, and Tim Ferry went to a local hospital called SickKids to talk to kids and meet bidders in the "Inside Line Experience," the second MX for Children fund raiser. Cool stuff!
They raised $32,500 for the hospital and got the weekend off to a good start.
Paul Gross, the organizer of MX for Children, said it was an "incredible experience." Donors got to meet the stars today, but they still have a big weekend ahead of them.
The day was a mix of press conference, schmoozing with donors, and meeting kids. Ferry even read them a couple of books.
Tomorrow (Friday) there is an un-timed practice that is not open to the public. Timed practice, now called "Qualifying Practice" is Saturday. In another format change, the semis are eliminated from the night show and 9 people transfer out of each heat. The news about no more semis made the message boards already there wasn't too much fuss.
They raised $32,500 for the hospital and got the weekend off to a good start.
Paul Gross, the organizer of MX for Children, said it was an "incredible experience." Donors got to meet the stars today, but they still have a big weekend ahead of them.
The day was a mix of press conference, schmoozing with donors, and meeting kids. Ferry even read them a couple of books.
Tomorrow (Friday) there is an un-timed practice that is not open to the public. Timed practice, now called "Qualifying Practice" is Saturday. In another format change, the semis are eliminated from the night show and 9 people transfer out of each heat. The news about no more semis made the message boards already there wasn't too much fuss.
(Thanks to Mario Marini for the photo and updates.)
