WALKER AND WHITHAM ATTEND GUS SCOTT CHARITY AUCTION
27 November 2005 - Gus Scott Auction

A host of bike racing legends both past and present will be attending Club Amadeus in Northallerton this Sunday (27th November) as part of the Gus Scott Tribute Auction.

Originally, ex WSB Champion Neil Hodgson was down to attend but other committments have meant it''s not been possible so crowd favourite CHRIS WALKER as well as Yorkshire hero JAMES WHITHAM will be coming along to help raise an estimated £50,000 for Gus''s daughter and family.

Also in attendance will be his best mate, eight times TT winner JOHN McGUINNESS along with ex british Champion KARL HARRIS whilst Sky TV commentator and former GP racer NIALL MACKENZIE is also hoping to be present.

Throw in the fastest lady around the Isle of Man MARIA COSTELLO, BSB riders DEAN ELLISON, DENNIS HOBBS and GARETH GLYNN plus 125cc superstar DAN LINFOOT, the stars will truly be out in force on the night.

And the reason they are all coming? Simple, it''s for one of the biggest sales of motorcycling memorabilia ever to comes under the hammer in memory of Gus who was tragically killed at this year’s TT Races.

How about a lap in the BMW course-open car at the start of a MotoGP race? The driver? None other than 1982 World 500cc Champion Franco Uncini. And that particular lot also includes a pair of VIP paddock passes, for the GP of your choice, obviously.

If that seems a little tame you could bid for the pair of tickets for the 2006 Macau Grand Prix, courtesy of the Macau Tourist Board. This lot includes all air travel, transfers and accommodation to what is possibly the most exotic location for a race, anywhere in the world.

Don’t fancy long haul and noodles? No worries, there are VIP passes to every blue-chip race meeting be it MotoGP, World Superbike or British Superbike. Just take you pick and get bidding.

But if you want something longer lasting, something to treasure, there’s heaps of autographed gear from even the mighty Valentino Rossi himself. Neil Hodgson’s Ducati Austin leathers are up for grabs as are a set of ‘Nitro’ Nori Haga’s and for example, this could be the only chance in history you’ll ever get the opportunity to buy Jeremy McWilliams’ Aprilia RS3 Cube bodywork!

Listed below are the complete list of lots (to date) and doors open at 5pm for viewing and for further information please contact Sue Symons on 01904 339647.

Admission is £3.00 per person

A RAFFLE will be held on the night, prizes include:

FIRST PRIZE!

· Ady Smith KTM off road school. Thanks to Ady Smith and KTM

Other prizes include!

· Nitro lid worth £90/ Thanks to Jez at Stamford Superbikes

· 5 x one year’s subscription to Motorcycle Racer magazine. Thanks to Larry Carter, Motorcycle Racer

· 5 x e-subs to MCN.com. Thanks to Motor Cycle News

· 5 x subscriptions to TWO magazine. Thanks to Two Wheels Only Magazine

· 10 x subs to PB magazine. Thanks to Sally Barker and Tim Thompson at PB

. 6 x Motocourse calenders from Crash.net. Thanks to Crash.net

One year’s sub to Classic Bike. Thanks to Hugo Wilson at Classic Bike

· V2 Carberg lid – winner chooses size and colour. Thanks to Motrax

· The full series of Twist of the Wrist better riding books. Thanks to Andy Ibbot, Donna Ibbot and the California Superbike School

Picture grid prizes, thanks to Jennifer Ralston for running this event:

· Signed picture of Kiyonari. Thanks to Clive Challinor

· Signed print of Colin Edwards. Thanks to Clive Challinor

· Four signed copies (ie 4 x prizes) of ‘The Privateer’ By Jon Ekerold. Thanks to John Ekerold

Sale of the Century – Gus’ Car Boot Bonanza!

Each lot individually priced

· 20 signed copies of ‘The Privateer’ by Jon Ekerold. Thanks to Jon Ekerold - £50 each

· Signed Ducati book. - £25

· Stars of racing pictures. Thanks to Glynn Lewis - £5 each

· A selection of pictures from Paul Barton @ Moto-Racer.com including Rossi picture. Thanks to Paul Barton - £5 each

· Maria Costello shot from the NW200 press conference signed. Thanks to Maria Costello - £25

· Pairs of gloves from Tom Sykes Supersport 600 rider. Thanks to Tom Sykes - £25

· Painting of Steve Hislop - the Flying Scot. Thanks to Grant Leonard and Two Wheels Only Magazine - £50

· Selection of t-shirts from RedLine clothing. Thanks to RedLine Clothing – Prices from £5

· Michelin goodies: shirts, fleeces. Thanks to Michelin UK – prices from £10

· Signed selection of Rizla clothing. Thanks to Jason McLean and Crescent Rizla Suzuki – prices from £10

· MonsterMob/Stobart Team Clothing – Thanks to Paul Bird/Stuart Bland - prices from £10

· Signed book ‘Seeing Red’ 2006. Thanks to Sue Ward, Double Red - £50

· Various caps and t-shirts form Virgin Yamaha. Thanks to The Virgin Mobile Samsung Yamaha Team – prices from £10

· Various Honda team clothing. Thanks to Chris Herring at Honda Racing Corporation – prices from £10

· Six posters (Shoei) signed by Rutter, Kyo, Emmett, Haydon and McGuinness. Thanks to Feridax UK Ltd - £25 each.

· Signed pictures of Kiyonari and Lavilla by Paul Sturman. Thanks to Paul Sturman - £25 each

Plus other stuff as and when it arrives on the night!

Auction starts at 6.00-6.30pm

LOT 1: A signed model of Noriyuki Haga’s bike £30 res. Thanks to Yamaha UK.

LOT 2: Motografix decal set for 749/999 Ducati. Thanks to Motografix

LOT 3: Oxford Products paddock stand set worth £100. Thanks to Henry Rivers-Fletcher and Oxford Products

LOT 4: Set of Bridgestone tyres for highest bidder’s bike. Thanks to Arthur Macdonald and Gary Hartshorne at Bridgestone tyres

LOT 5: Blueflame exhausts! REMOVE ON NIGHT IF BERT NOT HEARD ANYMORE!. Thanks to Roderick at Blueflame exhausts

LOT 6: Supersport rider Tom Sykes Race Gloves

LOT 7: Signed picture of Dave Morris - TT Singles winner and two-time British singles champion. Thanks to Lee and Neil Morris £50 res.

LOT 8: Steve Hislop biography – signed by Steve. Thanks to Stuart Barker - £50 res

LOT 9: Limited edition prints – American legends signed by Schwantz, Lawson, Rainey etc. Thanks to Steve Parrish

LOT 10: Limited edition prints – Best of British – signed by Cooper, Grant, Haslam, Parrish, Huewen £50 res. Thanks to Steve Parrish

LOT 11: Picture of Mike Hailwood. Thanks to Jez at Stamford Superbikes

LOT 12: Signed life-size Neil Hodgson cardboard cut-out £100 res. Thanks to Carly Rathmell and Neil Hodgson

LOT 13: The FIRST Motorcourse 2006 annual to the highest bidder. Thanks to Crash.net

LOT 14: Signed gloves from Cal Crutchlow. Thanks to Cal Crutchlow

LOT 15: Leon Haslam’s toe-sliders. Thanks to Leon Haslam.

LOT 16: Triumph Valmoto team shirt and a pair of fully Triumph branded TT Mechanics (flameproof) overalls. Thanks to Jack Valentine and the ValMoto squad

LOT 17: Robbie Rolfo Joey Dunlop Nolan helmet. REMOVE ON NIGHT IF BERT NOT HEARD ANYMORE! £80 res. Thanks to Trevor Hall at Spidi UK

LOT 18: Bering jacket – casual style. Thanks to Maria Costello

LOT 19: Camel Honda clothing as given to Chris Vermeulen £50 res. Thanks to Toby Moody

LOT 20: Frankie Chili signed t-shirt £30 res. Thanks to Carly Rathmell

LOT 21: Framed Spidi T-shirt from all Spidi riders from 2003/2004 £70 res. Thanks to Daryll Young

LOT 22: Signed Valentino Rossi baseball cap. £60 res. Thanks to Toby Moody

LOT 23: Box set TT video 1985 –2004 with covers signed by DJ, Lougher, Archibald, McGuinness £100 res. Thanks to Geoff and Peter Duke at Duke Video

LOT 24: AGV Stealth helmet signed by Niall Mackenzie. £150 res. Thanks to Chris Walker, Jonny Towers and Niall Mackenzie

LOT 25: CAS Honda off-road day. All bikes and kit provided: £100 res. Thanks to Honda UK, Scott Grimsdall and the CAS Honda squad.

LOT 26: Tommy Hill KBC helmet – signed by the new star himself! This is a top of the range KBC helmet signed by the winner of the Cadwell Park BSB round. £100 res. Thanks to KBC and Tommy Hill

LOT 27: Honda Ron Haslam Race School track day on the CBR600RR. £100 res. Thanks to Honda UK, Scott Grimsdall, Ron and Ann Haslam

LOT 28: Two VIP passes with Vivaldi any round of BSB. £150 res. Thanks to Vivaldi Racing

LOT 29: This is a limited-edition yellow and black Yamaha America leather jacket. Gorgeous and fantastic! £150 reserve. Thanks to Yamaha UK

LOT 30: Free helmet paintjob by Ultimate Airbrush. Richard at Ultimate Airbrush used to spray our Gus’ lids. So he’s now decided to give - to the winner - a paint job of their choice for free. BERTIE AND LARRY NOTE - I’m sure we can get a free lid for this! £200 res. Thanks to Richard at Ultimate Airbrush

LOT 31: Suomy – this is a one-off Neil Hodgson/Rich-Art paintjob which was going to be used by Hodgson a few years ago, but was never used. This paint-job was approved by Neil and is UNIQUE! Neil has been sent a black visor for the lid which he will sign and dedicate to the winner, with the winner’s name on it!: £200 reserve. Thanks to Richard Stevens of Rich-Art and Neil Hodgson

LOT 32: Shark Troy Corser replica – signed by Troy Corser. This lid was won at the NEC show, but kindly dedicated to this event: £250 res. donated by Steve Mort

LOT 33: One set of one-off Gus Scott leathers. Worn by the man himself. £350 res. Thanks to the family of Gus Scott

SESSION TWO

LOT 33: An Arai fleece. Thanks to Maria Costello

LOT 34: Jim Blanchard print of Steve Hislop. Thanks to John Cunningham.

LOT 35: Full set of Moto GP programmes. £50 res. Thanks to Toby Moody

LOT 36: Jim Blanchard print of Dave Jefferies. Thanks to John Cunningham.

LOT 37: This is a place on the California Superbike School in the UK. £100 res. Thanks to Andy and Donna Ibbott

LOT 38: Hein Gericke Master IV waterproof suit to bidder’s size (£575) £150 res. Thanks to Hein Gericke UK.

LOT 39: Scott Smart Rizla leathers CHECK ON THE NIGHT THEY ARE THERE!

LOT 40: Michael Rutter signed kit including – Dainese sliders, Spyke Gloves, HM Plant cap and Polo shirt. £100 res. Thanks to Michael Rutter

LOT 41: BSB/WSB rider-signed Kiddimoto. This is a wooden child’s bike that teaches kids how to balance. It’s signed by Rutter, Haslam, Lavilla, McGuinness, Plater. Parrish, Toseland, Whitham,
Mackenzie £100 res

LOT 42: James Toseland – signed AXO race boots £100 res

LOT 43: Yamaha WSB VIP passes for Brands WSB. Yup. The biggest WSB race of the year and you will be going. Two passes to the main event - you will be in the pits, have lunch in hospitality and generally lord it up with Haga and Pitt. £300 res. Thanks to Yamaha UK and the Yamaha Italia World Superbike team

LOT 44: Dean Ellison Phase One World Championship winning leathers, boots and gloves £400 re

LOT 45: Marco Melandri boots and gloves. As worn by a Northallerton favourite! REMOVE ON NIGHT IF BERT NOT HEARD ANYMORE FROM CARLY! £300 res. Thanks to Marco Melandri

LOT 46: BMW off road skills weekend inc accommodation. Yes, this is a weekend away with the BMW off-road skills team doubtless somewhere cold and scary like Wales. You will enjoy two-days of riding a weekend’s accommodation thrown in. £250 res. Thanks to Kylie Maebus and all the team at BMW UK

LOT 47: Spidi leathers. A set of his and hers leathers worth more than £800. £350 res. Thanks to Trevor Hall at Spidi UK

LOT 48: Glen Richards signed leathers from 150mph Silvertsone crash £400 res

LOT 49: Suomy signed by stars of WSB. This is a top of the range Suomy helmet signed by World Superbike riders such as: Ben Bostrom, Troy Corser, Steve Martin, Andrew Pitt and - on the visor - James Toseland: £700 res. Thanks to Frank Thomas, Mark and Tracie Shippey and the riders.

LOT 50: A second set of one-off Gus Scott leathers: £350 res. Thanks to the family of Gus Scott

FINAL SESSION - THE BIG ONE!!

LOT 51: 11 copies of Jon Ekerold ‘The Privateer’ all signed. Thanks to Jon Ekerold

LOT 52: This is a Model Petronas truck signed by the Petronas boss Carl Fogarty and riders Steve Martin and Garry McCoy. £50 res. Thanks to Fiona Cole, Neil Bramwell, Carl Fogarty, Steve Martin and Garry McCoy.

LOT 52: Signed Jamie Whitham T-shirt. £30 res. Thanks to Jamie Whitham.

LOT 53: Virgin Yamaha VIP passes for any BSB round £250 res. Thanks to Rob McElnea and the Virgin Mobile Samsung Yamaha squad.

LOT 54: Highland Spring Ducati 998 Corse fairing from the crash at Snetterton in 2002 where Shakey and Rutter took each other out at the end of the back straight. It''s Shakey''s fairing panel. Signed by Shakey and Rutter. £100 res. Thanks to Mark Forsyth.

LOT 55: Two complete Aprilia RS3 Cube fairings – £100 res each. Thanks to Paul Walker and Aprilia UK.

LOT 56: Rizla Suzuki VIP passes for two at any BSB round £250 res. Thanks to Jason McLean and Rizla Crescent Suzuki

LOT 57: Two VIP Honda HRC passes for any round of BSB £250 res. Thanks to Honda UK, Scott Grimsdall and Neil Tuxworth

LOT 58: Signed Rossi sweatshirt – Yamaha red/white/black colour scheme. £200 res. Thanks to Toby Moody.

LOT 59: Niall Mackenzie signed leathers. Yes, as worn by Niall Mackenzie. The tight Scotsman has parted with these. £400 res. Thanks to Niall Mackenzie and Wolf Leathers

LOT 60: HUGE computer generated oil painting-effect print of
Rossi at Laguna on canvas. £200 res

LOT 61: Framed Fat Boy Slim silver disc – 1998 Album Better Living Through Chemistry (priceless! Price to come on the night)

LOT 62: Our last set of Gus Scott leathers. £350 res. Thanks to the family of Gus Scott

LOT 63: John McGuinness goodies - rumoured to be something special! Turn up on the night for more! No res. Thanks to John McGuinness

LOT 64: An Arai Corsair Nakano replica – signed by Shinya Nakano. For all of you Kawasaki fans, this is the lid to have. A top of the range Corsair replica of Nakano’s latest lid, signed by the man himself. That’s not all: There’s an A3 shot of Shinya signing the lid at the recent NEC show which will be whisked to Shinya and he will dedicate that shot to the buyer of this one-off and very special helmet. £500 res. Thanks to Martin Lambert and Kawasaki UK.

LOT 65: Painting oil on canvas by artist Rosa Lee, a friend of Gus. Gus loved it. Dedication on the rear to Gus and the buyer. This is one of a kind. £300 res. Thanks to Rosa Lee and Mark Graham.

LOT 66: Signed Chris Walker Arai. Yes, this is an original Stalker item. Worn by the man himself and SIGNED. £300 res. Thanks to Chris Walker

LOT 67: An Arai Corsair helmet – This is a totally UNIQUE lot. A £500 Arai Corsair helmet, in white, but this is signed by Arai Moto GP riders including John Hopkins, Nicky Hayden, Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts Junior, Shinya Nakano and a Northallerton favourite, Colin Edwards. £800 res. Thanks to Wendy Hearn, Phoenix Distribution and the riders

LOT 68: Colin Edwards Telefonica MoviStar leathers and boots from Qatar 2004 podium £600 res

LOT 69: Noriyuki Haga’s 2002 leathers £500 res. Thanks to Rod Chapman and all at Alpinestars Italy

LOT 70: Neil Hodgson’s 2005 leathers Austin Ducati leather. £500 res. Thanks to Neil Hodgson

LOT 71: Two x MotoGP passes including a trip in course car with 1982 500cc champ Franco Uncini. You need to get to the race and pay for hotels, but tickets for this amazing one-off opportunity are yours. £800 res. Thanks to IRTA and Mike Trimby

LOT 72: 2006 Macau GP Trip for two. Yes... it’s HEEEUGE! Two people will be given free flights, hotels, transfers and grandstand tickets for the 2006 Macau GP. All you need to do is bring money for booze and ladyboys. These are worth MORE than £3000! £1500 res. Thanks to Mike Trimby and the Macau GP Committee

LOT 73: Buell City X XB9SX. This is the ultimate lot. Very kindly given to us by Harley-Davidson UK and their European Marketing Manager Roy Pinto, this bike is an 85 brake horse power v-twin motorcycle perfectly suited to the inner-city. It costs £5995 otr but we’re starting the price at: £4000 res. Thanks to Harley-Davidson Europe and Roy Pinto

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