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WINGS for LIFE CHARITY AUCTION @ EBAY List of Articles

WINGS for LIFE CHARITY AUCTION @ EBAY List of Articles

FOR LIFE CHARITY AUCTION @ EBAY List of Articles

Article1: A replica of ’s Original Formula 1 Race Car from the GP of England 2007

Details: A piece of racing history created for the activity of “Faces for Charity”: A replica of David Coulthard’s Formula 1 race car from Silverstone (GP Britain 2007).

Both Racing cars ( and David Coulthard) were involved in this initiative. The design of one car features about 21.000 small pictures that people were able to upload for £ 10. A total of one million dollars was collected through this charity activity donated to Wings for Life.

The buyer can choose the design of the replica racing car – delivered without engine: or Faces for Charity

About the athlete: In terms of race wins, ‘DC’ is the second most successful driver on the grid this year (2008) and the second most experienced in terms of race starts. This is David’s 15th season and it’s a sign of his worth that Red Bull Racing is only his third home in all that time. He spent his first two years with Williams, following that with a loyal nine years’ service for McLaren. In terms of points scored, he is the leading British driver in the history of the sport.

The past 14 years have also produced some big numbers: 228 race starts, making him the fourth most experienced racer of all time, and 527 points scored, a total beaten only by Schumacher, Prost and Senna. His 13 wins to date put Coulthard 18th in the all-time winners list. Oh, and he has also produced one autobiography (It Is What It Is, available from all good bookshops) which shows remarkable restraint compared with other athletes who write their life story just a year or so after leaving school.

The 2008 season is Coulthard’s fourth with Red Bull Racing and, having been here since Day One, David is now very much part of its fabric, with a contribution that goes beyond mere cockpit time. All Coulthard’s F1 wins have come in cars designed by and getting to drive another Newey-penned car in 2007 was something David had looked forward to for some time. Towards the end of the year, there were signs that improved reliability would allow the car’s performance potential to shine through in 2008.

Coulthard has won the ‘classic’ Grands Prix in , Britain, Belgium and Italy, but he singles out his French GP victory in 2000 as his most satisfying, as it was a really hard-fought win from third on the grid. Words such as ‘veteran’ and ‘elder statesman’ are the lazy shorthand used to describe David. However, listen to the air turn blue on the car-to-pit radio or watch the mechanics run for cover as he comes back to the pits when things don’t go to plan and it’s clear that the fire still burns brightly.

Article 2: KTM Dakar Winner Bike 2007 & Pilot’s equipment

Details: Since 2001 it has always been a KTM bike to win the world’s most notorious rally. The Austrian factory has dominated the desert race since then. If rally is the essence of adventure and endurance for both man and machine, the Dakar is the one that sorts the men from the boys. The classic event began in Lisbon, Portugal on January 6 and finished 15 days later in Dakar. It was Frenchman who decided the rally in his favour, the second time after 2005 and after a hard but fair fight with colleague (ESP).

About the athlete: Growing up in a family working in the restaurant business, it was 13 years old Cyril to catch the train to Paris and buy his first motorbike. Until the age of 22 he competed in trials, while following the Rally Dakar closely on TV.

He finished his first Dakar on 16th position in 2000, won his first stage in 2001, followed by a second place and the rally world championship in 2003, and another podium (3rd) in 2004. He won the famous desert race in 2005 for the first time and after his victory in 2007 is still the current Dakar winner on a motorbike.

Does Cyril Despres have any personal (friends, …) experiences with spinal cord injury? Cyril Despres: Sadly yes. Two good friends of mine, Esteve Isidre and Chris Blais suffered spinal cord injury last year. They are both fighters and have responded incredibly to their injuries and continue to lead busy and active lives. But that said I am sure they would like the chance to get out of their wheel chairs and walk again one day.

KTM 690 Rally Engine: Single cylinder, 4-stroke Displacement (cc) 654 Bore x Stroke (mm) 102/80 Weight approx. 162 kg

Article 3: Football Friendly Match against Football Club Salzburg

Details: The Austrian football league Champion 2007 Red Bulls Salzburg invites a team of any lower league to play a friendly match against them in the opponents’ home stadium.

What does Alex Zickler expect from the game? Alex Zickler: Good fun for the match but also a lot of money for Wings for Life!

Article 4: Signed & Board from US Surf Legend Robby Naish

Details: Complete kite equipment from Robby Naish 2008. The board has been signed by the master himself. The equipment includes: back bag, kite, bar, pump

Specs: Kite: Helix 12m² Board: Sol 131 Bar/ropes: SLEControl System 2:1- 1:1 Bar: 20" Rope: 20m

About the athlete: Every sport has its heroes, those who dominate a certain time period. But in some cases, there is one name that transcends every era, every discipline, every detail. In , that name is Robby Naish. Not only is Naish the best-known name in windsurfing – he was also a pioneer of kite boarding and continues to be a leading innovator, having set a world speed record in 2003.

Try a Google search on “Robby Naish,” and you’ll come up with 82,700 results, including those in French, Russian, Japanese, German, and several other languages besides his native English. The man has made friends and fans around the world, and revolutionized water sports in the process.

Article 5: Red Bull Air Race Package for 2 People in the U.S. incl. Meet & Greet with World Champion 2007 (USA)

Details: The Red Bull Air Race World Series is one of the most exciting competitions in which the world’s most talented pilots are up against each other in a race based on speed, precision and skill. What makes the Red Bull Air Race so exciting and interesting for spectators is the proximity of the contest to the crowd. Low level flying on a relatively compact course means that people can really experience all the action close-up. In 2007 there were ten beautiful locations of the Red Bull Air Race – in 2008 it will be again ten cities and regions – some of them for the 1st time – to host this spectacular race.

The Red Bull Air Race Package includes

Æ a visit to either San Diego (May 03/04) or Detroit (May 31/June 01) in the US in 2008 for 2 days and 2 people (qualifying and race day) Æ Accommodation in a 4 star Hotel for two days and two people Æ Entrance to the hospitality of Red Bull Guest onsite in the “High Flyers Lounge” (both days for 2 people) o receiving the special opportunity to look behind the scenes of Red Bull Air Race o visiting the event organisation compound, including tower tour and visiting the pit lane o meeting race pilots and their teams and aircrafts - especially WFL ambassadors onsite o receiving a passenger flight with a special tandem visitors airplane for 1 person

About the athlete: Mike is the 2007 Red Bull Air Race World Series champion. Authoritative, adept, reliable, fit and always in search of adventure –that’s the way to describe the former U.S. Air Force pilot with impeccable credentials. With a name that is recognised around the world since he won the Red Bull Air Race World Series championship in 2005; Mike Mangold has been chasing the same goal for the last 51 years: winning.

Mike’s personal statement as Wings for Life ambassador: Chances are you know someone experiencing paralysis from a spinal cord injury. There are over 90.000 new survivors every year. Spinal cord injuries are not unique to extreme sports, it can happen to anyone. The Wings for Life Foundation is making a difference by providing a forum to share scientific knowledge and research. Initial results are promising in regards to innovative therapeutic solutions for central nervous system regeneration, but sustained funding is necessary for continued progress. The foundations dedication to achieve a cure is a vision. All successful teams start with a vision: focus, determination, and financial resources make the vision reality.

Article 6: City-Roundtrip with the spectacular Douglas DC 6B for up to 32 People

Details: This airplane with its terrific history, its unmistakable retro-design and luxurious interior is beyond a doubt the crown jewel of the collection in the Hangar-7 at the Salzburg Airport. Because of its history, the plane is known in aviator circles worldwide.

The DC-6B was built in 1958 and belonged to the Ex-Yugoslavian head of state Marshal Josip Broz Tito. Restoration of this luxury plane of started in 2001 at a factory constructed in part for the DC-6. It left the factory in the summer of 2004, three years and tens of thousand of hours later. The plane received a completely new and luxurious interior – true to the overall historical concept as far as possible – four new engines and modern flight electronics. During the extremely complex restoration work, the airplane was completely dismantled into individual components and then reassembled. This special airplane is today in better condition than it ever could have been when new.

The Roundtrip flight in the Douglas DC 6B includes: Æ take off from Salzburg Airport Æ for a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 32 people Æ Roundtrip to one of the following cities (return flight the same day): o Florence o o Zurich o Berlin o Verona Æ Duration of stay in the city after individual arrangement between Flying Bulls and buyer

Article 7: City-Roundtrip with the Unique North American B-25J MITCHELL for 5 People

Details: With its cool retro look, the gleaming silver Mitchell is a very special highlight, even in the Flying Bulls valuable collection. Built in Kansas City in 1945, it shared the good fortune of the Corsair in never having to fly off to war.

In 1994 it was discovered and purchased by Sigi Angerer, later to become the Flying Bulls’ chief pilot. There was lots of work to be done, since the Mitchell was not at all in good shape. First it got a complete overhaul in the US: it was restored and converted into a civilian version with a comfortable interior. By September 1997 the work had been completed to the point that the Mitchell was ready to undertake the flight to Europe across the North Atlantic. At the beginning of 2001, the was moved to Salzburg Airport. Now the Mitchell cuts a good figure, whether serving as a photographic model at Hangar-7 or taking part in one of the many great air shows in which it flies.

The Roundtrip flight in B 25 includes: Æ take off from Salzburg Airport Æ for a maximum of 5 people Æ Roundtrip to one of the following cities (return flight the same day): o Florence o Venice o Zurich o Berlin o Verona Æ Duration of stay in the city after individual arrangement between Flying Bulls and buyer

Article 8: Bronze Sculpture by Jos Pirkner (for the Red Bull Dolomiten-Mann 2006)

Details: This bronze sculpture was designed and created from Jos Pirkner for the 2006 Red Bull Dolomite Man. The legendary Red Bull Dolomite Man, initiated from former racer Werner Grissmann, symbolizes the hardest adventure event for many athletes. The team event consists of mountain running, , and canoeing. A win and the title is a lifetime dream for many athletes worldwide.

About the artist: Jos Pirkner is an unusual sculptor with no fear of contact with modern art. He designed the trophy for the "Dolomite Man" and the Taurus for the winners of the World Stunt Awards.

The artist, born 2.12.1927 in Sillan, Eastern Tyrol, attended the School of Arts and Craft ship in Klagenfurt and graduated with honours from High school for Master Craftsmen in Applied Arts in Graz. After working and living in Utrecht for 25 years Jos Pirkner returned to Eastern Tyrol in 1978 and lives with his family in the small town of Tristach near Lienz.

Article 9: Signed Speed Helmet & Suit from "Markus Stöckl bike speed world record”

Details: Red Bull branded carbon helmet and red speed suit from the latest speed world record on a serial mountain bike. The helmet is aerodynamically formed and has an especially adjusted inner life. The lycra suit has been covered with a layer of latex before being sewed to better keep off the air.

About the athlete: How it feels to go 210.4 km/h with a standard mountain bike only one man can say: The Austrian Markus Stöckl, the former and, since September 2007, also new world record holder in this discipline.

Article 10: Art Painting by Christian Ludwig Attersee

Details: The art piece was specifically created for the 2006 World Cup Ski Race in Kitzbühel () – the legendary Hahnenkamm Downhill Ski Race. It features a skier with a cockscomb (=Hahnenkamm) playing symbolically with the name of the name.

About the artist: Attersee was born as Christian Ludwig in Preßburg in 1940. He spent his youth at Aschach on the

Danube, in Linz and on Lake Atter (Attersee). Active and prominent in sailing in Austria, he won numerous international regattas, assuming the nom d'artiste Attersee. and weather have remained major themes in the work of this versatile artist to this day. He launched his career in 1951 at the tender age of 11 by writing novels, songs and designing stage scenery.

Today Attersee is one of Austria's most versatile artists. Apart from painting, he performs music in public, is a writer, objects maker and designer, produces films and designs stage scenery. He has participated in numerous important international exhibitions, including documenta VI in Kassel (1977) and the 1984 Venice Biennale, where he designed the Austrian and the first international pavilion. In 1990 Attersee was appointed professor extraordinary at the Vienna Academy of Applied Art and in 1992 he was appointed professor for the master class in painting, film animation and tapestry design. Attersee lives and works at St. Martin on the Raab in the Burgenland, at Semmering and in Vienna.

Article 11: Experience: Training Day & Framed, Signed Jersey with Picture of his Double Back Flip

Details: Train with Travis Pastrana! Choose between a session with a lot of top riders or just you and Travis, depending on how much you want to participate or if you just want to watch. Travis will hand over the metal framed replica jersey personally. The picture shows a sequence shot of the double back-flip he completed at X-Games 12 in 2006.

• Height: 54 in / 137.16 cm • Length: 42.25 in / 107.32 cm • Width: 1.75 in / 4.45 cm • Weight: 24 lbs / 10.89 kg

About the athlete: Travis Pastrana was born on October 8, 1983 in Maryland, USA and is regarded as an exceptionally gifted talent in and freestyle motocross sports. He holds several champion titles and has captured the gold medal multiple times at the legendary X Games. Travis has got his first motorbike at the age of 3 thus the basis was laid very early for his freestyle motocross passion. At the X Games in 2006, he succeeded to be first to touch down with his motorbike a double back flip which is a real blow off! He’s still the first and only rider to have landed this trick. Why Travis is sometimes regarded to be superstitious? – Well, he always prefers number bib 199! In his second career as a rally driver the US-American is

Article 12: Signed Jump Suit from Felix Baumgartner and Signed Framed Picture

Details: BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner wore this suit when performing his first jump from the Drachenwand in Mondsee, AUT. The picture shows the Austrian jumping off a certain point of the 360 metres high rock, which has become a favourite training place.

Dimensions: 50x70cm

About the athlete: Like a real-life , in the past seven years the 38-year old Austrian has not only set milestones in skydiving, but more specifically in BASE jumping, which is prohibited in most countries, but added cinematic dimensions to this . His biggest achievement came in 2003 when he soared across the English Channel with carbon wings strapped to his back -- a device being tested by various military forces around the world.

The world’s currently highest architectural building – the Taipei 101 – was Felix Baumgartner’s latest conquest in December 2007.

Felix’ personal statement as Wings for Life ambassador: When my friend Heinz Kinigadner told me about Wings for Life I knew straight away that I wanted to commit myself to this foundation. I know that I can fully trust him, and this is essential for me. I am conscious that spinal cord injuries can affect anybody without distinction of age, nationality or social condition – not only extreme athletes. I felt that I had to put my fame at the service of this project in order to increase its visibility and popularity. This will be one of my contributions to Wings for Life.

Article 13: Ice Hockey Special with Austrian Champion 2007 Red Bull Salzburg

Details: Play ice hockey with the Red Bulls Salzburg, have lunch with the player of your choice after the training session and keep the signed helmet and shirt!

About the Article: Æ Visit and active participation of a training unit with the Austrian Champion 2007 Red Bulls (first Austrian ice hockey league team) Æ The equipment will be provided: The helmet will be signed by the players and can be kept as a present. Plus a personalized shirt with the name of the participant will be made and will also be signed by all players as a gift. Æ After practice unit join for lunch with one player of your choice. Æ Attend one match (exemption Play-Offs) on the bench together with the team as a special spectator

Timing: The date needs to be negotiated with the game schedule and has to be individually arranged.

Article 14: Kite & Board from Red Bull Athlete Gisela Pulido

Details: A Red Bull Board – back branded kite and board from Gisela Pulido from

Spain. Board – front Kite: Slingshot Fuel 7m Board: Twintip Shapes 1'23x37. Kite

About the athlete: Gisela Pulido managed to have an incredibly intense biography with only 14 years. She might be the youngest World Champ in all time sport history. Considering that she only has been kite surfing for four years, it sounds unreal that she has been world champion three times in a row. Gisela Pulido’s status as an exceptional sportsperson is now also officially recognized: On November 8 the 13-year-old Spaniard, reigning PKRA World Champion, was honoured with an entry in the Guinness Book of Records: The world’s youngest kite surfing champion; the youngest athlete worldwide to be nominated for a Laureus award; and the female athlete with the most titles at the KPWT.

Record of achievements: 2nd PKRA Venezuela (2007) Spanish Champion (2006) 1st PKRA Austria (2007) KPWT World Champion (2005) 1st PKRA Italy (2007) World Champion Wave Masters (2005) 1st PKRA (2007) World Champion (2004)

Article 15: Salzkammergut Flight with Red Bull Air Race Pilot Hannes Arch & Flight Suit

Details: Take a flight over the Salzkammergut with Austria’s one and only Red Bull Air Race Pilot & Wings for Life Ambassador Hannes Arch. He will hand over his original 2007 flight suit from with Red Bull and Wings for Life branding. Clothing size XL.

About the athlete: The all-around adventurer Hannes Arch is not only a Red Bull Air Race pilot but also a B.A.S.E jumper, Mountaineer and Paragliding pilot. Hannes Arch’s motto is: “Respect, accept, and always stay grounded.” But staying grounded is easier said than done considering the Austrian-born athlete has made his career by the world’s highest mountains, jumping off the tallest buildings, and performing gravity defying aerobatic manoeuvres hundreds of feet above ground.

Hannes Arch is not only an athlete but also has started his own production and stunt coordination company, Airpro GmbH. Specializing in aerial film and TV production, the company quickly attracted a roster of high profile clients, including renowned fashion designer and filmmaker Willy Bogner. Hannes Arch also made his mark on the paragliding scene by organizing a gruelling international competition, known as the Red Bull X-Alps. The competition challenges the world’s most elite paragliding pilots to cross the Alps from Austria to Monaco entirely by air or foot in a race against the clock. The event quickly gained the reputation as one of the world’s toughest adventure races.

Hannes Arch’s personal statement as Wings for Life ambassador: As an extreme athlete I recognize a lot of analogies between my work ethic and those of Wings for Life. Based on an ambitious dream one wants to reach a great goal through hard work and a lot of dedication. When I was a kid, I was full of dreams. Still today I am full of dreams and I am thankful for making my wishes come true. I have been fortunate that I’ve never had a serious accident up to now. But it could also happen to me that one day the bad luck catches up. Dreams are important to everybody and by the support of Wings for Life I would like to offer people with spinal cord injuries the chance to dream of a future without a wheelchair. In order that research can move fast forward and the wish of a life without a wheelchair can become reality, private initiatives are required. As an ambassador of Wings for Life I want to address the importance for action to every single person.

Article 16: Art Painting by Gerald Herrmann and Reini Tripp

Details: This painting was personalized for Wings for Life and reflects several aspects of the foundation in an artful way. The painting’s technique is acryl on canvas with a wooden frame. It is realized through a mixed technique of melting computer graphics with painting.

Dimensions: 2.5 m x 1.5m

About the artists: Gerald Herrmann (born in Salzburg 1963, artist, study of Philosophy and history of art) and Reinhard Tripp (born in Salzburg, Designer)

Other Team projects: Art Pieces for Formula 1 buildings of Red Bull Racing in Europe Art works for VIP area of the Music Show “Hannibal” in Sölden Two Fairy Tale Rooms for the Aids Charity Event “Life Ball” (Motorola) in Vienna

Article 17: Red Bull Event Car & DJ for a Personal Party

Details: This Red Bull Event Car includes a sound system and a DJ – book it for a private individual party or a company event! Personalized use for the buyer.

This car is usually only for exclusive Red Bull parties and is never “rented” out to external parties – this article gives the one and only chance to have this unique party tool available for someone individually.

Available in the following countries: Austria, , Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Central America, , Czech Republic (Slovakia), , , Greece, , Israel, Ireland, Italy, , , Portugal, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, , Spain, , , Turkey, , USA, Venezuela, New Zealand.

Article 18: Original Red Bull X-Alps Paraglide with Red Bull Branding

Details: Original Red Bull X-Alps Paraglide (Brand: Ozone) is not purchasable on the market – a special edition only for X-Alps participants. ( shown varies slightly from sale item.)

Signed by Alex Hofer (x-Alps Champion 2005 and 2007)

Manufacturer: Ozone Model: Mantra M Class: DHV 2-3 DHV Cert: MZL GS-01

Total Flying weight: Minimum: 82Kg Maximum: 102Kg

Glider Weight: 5.7Kg Min/max speed: 21-57km/h

Harness type: GH-Standard or ABS

Article 19: Bike Helmet & Running Shoes from Natascha Badmann (6x World Champion Ironman)

Details: Bike Helmet, signed by Natascha Badmann – with Red Bull branding plus a new pair of personalized running shoes with Natasha’s signature.

About the athlete: Natascha Badmann, born December 6, 1966 in , is one of the most successful professional triathlete from Switzerland and was the first European woman to win the Ironman World Championships. She won the Ironman in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005. As most multiple-repeat winners of the Ironman world championships do, Natascha has garnered a nickname: "The Swiss Miss".

Record of achievements: Ironman Hawai Champion (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005) Ironman South Africa Champion (2005, 2006, 2007) International Female Triathlete of the Year (2001, 2002)

Article 20: Signed Surf Sail from Jason Polakow (2x Wave World Champion)

Details: Signed Surf Sail from Jason Polakow with Red Bull and other brandings.

Specs: Area: 4.7 Mast: Neil Pryde Matrix 400 IMCS 19 Base: 8 cm Cuff: 407 cm Boom: 163 cm Code: BNP 82N047

About the athlete: Polakow, who celebrated his 36th birthday on November 10, has been one of the world’s most successful wave riders since 1991. The Australian, who dominated the Australian Junior championships, is a two-time Wave World Champion, and was among the top 3 in the world wave sailing ranking for seven years.

On a family holiday to Torquay, Polakow discovered surfing, and eventually windsurfing. He gravitated toward the freestyle aspects of waveriding, and naturally, he dominated. At 12, he was the Junior Wavesailing State Champ. At 15, he was on the cover of the February issue of

Sailboard Magazine. At 18, he became the top Australian Wavesailer, and headed off to the world stage.

Why does Jason Polakow think people should spend money at the Wings for Life Charity Auction? It’s for a great cause that can help many people to achieve their dream of being able to someday walk again. Research has come such a long way since the “ Wings for Life “ foundation was established and now finding a cure is closer than ever before. I personally met one of the doctors leading this research, and he was just so passionate about what he does, you know that sometime soon he and his team will have a cure. I have no doubt of that after meeting him! Imagine telling someone that tomorrow you can start learning how to walk again!

Record of achievements: Australian Junior Motocross Champion Top 3 World Wave sailing ranking for 7 years 2 times wave world champion

Article 21: Race Suit & Helmet from Adam Raga (World Champion Trial Indoor and Outdoor 2006)

Details: Signed and worn race suit and trial helmet from Adam Raga with branding.

About the athlete: Born in Uldecona (Tarragona) on 6th April 1982, Adam Raga is already one of the best Trials riders in history at just 25 years of age. His passion for motorbikes started early: He owned his first fuel-engine 50 c.c. motorbike shortly before his 3rd Birthday and has been riding around on two wheels ever since. The “culprit” of this early passion was his father, a big Trials fan who wanted his little son Adam to carry on the family tradition. He sure did a good job. Adam is the brightest star among the new generation of Spanish trial riders with lots of stories of success to come.

Record of Achievements: World Indoor Trials Champion by Nations World Indoor Trials Champion (2006, (2005, 2004, 2003) 2005, 2004, 2003) European Champion (2000) Spanish Trials Champion (2005, 2004) Children’s Category Trials Champion Spanish Indoor Trials Champion (2005) (1995) World Trials Champion by Nations (2005, 2004)

Article 22: Personal Signed Jacket & Helmet for the Dakar 08 from Marc Coma

Details: Marc Coma´s jacket is a personal race jacket for the 07 races. Jacket & helmet were worn by Marc Coma in the beginning of the raid world championship 07, when Marc became the world champion. Marc used this helmet during the Rally Dakar 2007.

About the athlete: Marc Coma, motorbike rider from his youngest years, had racing background at home. Both his father and his uncle were big fans and it finally went over to little Marc. The first bike he rode was a Montesa Cota 348 under the guidance of his uncle and at the age of eight. In 1995, Coma became Spanish Junior Champion in the Over 175cc class on a 250cc KTM. After that title, Marc joined the National Team and got the silver medal at the Enduro World Championship of the following year. That result was followed by several other brilliant results in the years to come.

At the young age of 28 years, the Spaniard became a reference rider in raids. The experience and maturity he has gathered helped him to face his main target with guarantees: the 2006 , where arrived in top personal and physical shape. He did not take any stage win, but his masterly, and at the same time safe and weighed-up riding style, took him finally to become the winner of the Dakar Rally in its 28th edition, thus making one of his biggest dreams come true. Coma is the second Spanish rider to make it, after , his team- mate at that time, who made it in 2004.

Record of achievements: Dakar Champion (2006) Rally Cross Country World Champion (2005, 2007)

Article 23: Jonathan Barragan MX Package: 2 Paddock Tickets for a Motocross GP & Race Shirt

Details: This Motocross Package includes two paddock tickets for a MX GP race of your choice with meet & greet at the KTM paddock. Plus a MX- Race Shirt of Spanish KTM team rider Jonathan Barragan Size: M

Journey to race location not included!

About the athlete: At 22, he is one of the most prominent -and promising- riders in Spanish Motocross. He boasts three years competing in the World MX1 Championship where his improvement is exponential, and excellent results so far in 2007 (a number of podium positions and two victories). When he’ll become the first Spanish World Motocross Champion is only a matter of time.

Article 24: Nani Roma’s personal Rally Dakar Clothing: T-Shirt & Mitsubishi-Repsol Fleece

Details: Race shirt, gloves and fleece from Nani Roma’s personal clothing for the Dakar rally in 2007.

Size: XL

About the athlete: The passion for competition and an almost indestructible will mark the character of a singular rider. Joan Roma, Nani for his friends, was born in Vic on February 17, 1972 and after a short visit on soccer grounds, where an impressive goalkeeper was lost, he discovered his love for motorbikes. He entered his first race forging a friend’s license. He won that race and since then he has recorded impressive results, although there was something missing on that list: the jewel of the crown, winning the Dakar, what he finally managed to do in 2004. Roma has taken a place in the heart of many fans. He took over from Jordi Arcarons and the Dakar wouldn’t be the same without him. With the passage of years, dash gives way to experience and after participating in seven editions of the Dakar in the motorbike class, Roma faced a new challenge taking part in the 2005 edition in the car class at the wheel of a Mitsubishi.

Maybe we will be able to watch him again at the 2008, coming up this April.

Article 25: Michal Prokop - signed BMX Bike Frame and Jersey (Two time world champion in 4X and potential participant of OG'08 in Beijing in BMX race)

Details: The AUTHOR frame is competition approved and signed by the Czech bike pro Michal Prokop. Additionally, one gets the official jersey, also signed by the two time 4X world champion.

About the athlete: The 26 year old rider from Prague, Czech Republic, has a huge potential to participate in the 2008, which will be the premiere for the Olympic BMX competition. He says about himself, that he is hungry to win every race. He describes his bike style as smooth and fast.

Record of achievements: UCI World Champion 4X (2003 and 2006) 2nd UCI BMX Supercross (2006)

Article 26: Original F1 Race Suit from Tonio Liuzzi

Details: This original Toro Rosso Formula 1 race suit has been worn by Italian pilot Tonio Liuzzi during the last season. It is personalized and signed.

About the athlete: During 2002 Tonio contested the German Formula 3 Championship and established his reputation as one of the quickest drivers in the Championship. Three pole positions, three podiums and a dominant pole to flag victory in the San Marino International Formula 3 race at Imola, displayed his true potential. Even so 2002 did not meet expectation as friction within the team was a new problem for Tonio to deal with. In 2003 Tonio contested the FIA F3000 International Championship with Coloni , emerging as the top rookie. He took pole in Hungary after only nine laps on the circuit, with a margin of 0.471 over the second qualifier, but victory eluded him with a problem when a wheel nut jammed. He finished fourth in the championship. His 2003 performances earned him the lead drive with 2003 F3000 Champion team . The 2004 F3000 International Championship proved Tonio’s potential. Taking seven wins from a total of ten starts, including nine pole positions, Tonio stormed to the championship. The Italian holds the joint all-time record for F3000 wins along with and Nick Heidfeld. The successful F3000 seasons allowed him to enter the most desired Formula, the Formula One. After three years at the , Tonio Liuzzi is test driver at Force India in the 2008 season.

Article 27: Package from Chris Möckli (2005 Amateur European Champ MotoX)

Details: Directly from the race track, used & signed by the Swiss rider Chris Möckli. Æ Exhaust Æ Red Bull Helmet – Size S Æ Team Shirt

About the athlete: The Swiss exceptional talent Chris Moeckli has become European Champion in motocross twice despite broken bones. He is the embodiment of toughness and always stays on the fast lane. His competitors are used to queue behind his back wheel. Currently, Chris is preparing himself for the upcoming season. When the 30-year-old is not riding his bike or recovering from his meanwhile habitual falls which are inevitable in this sport, he likes to eat pasta and to give himself wings by drinking Red Bull.

Article 28: Helmet from Evelyne Leu (2006 Olympic Winner - )

Details: The reigning Olympic Champion in freestyle skiing, Evelyne Leu from Switzerland, wore this helmet in various competitions.

About the athlete: “Go big or go home”, is Evelyne’s philosophy of life. The young Swiss lady takes people’s breath away when she performs. The 31 year-old ski acrobat is not only ambitious, but also very successful. Being first place at every world cup since 2005, she holds several champion titles and is almost at every race at the podium – be it the European championships, the world championships or the overall world cup. Evelyne was winner of the Olympic Games in 2006 in Torino. She is in the national team Swiss ski squad. Evelyne has remained a calm character – despite her glory - who enjoys most being together with her family and friends. Her greatest motivation are competitions. These challenges propel her most.

Article 29: Ice Axe & Helmet from Urs Odermatt

Details: The ice axes as well as the helmet have been used for some of Urs’ breathtaking adventure tours on icy underground and have saved his live. Tested and signed by the Swiss expert.

What does this item mean to Urs Odermatt personally? I have a strong relation especially to the helmet. It saved my life during an incredible fall. I have thought about it a long time before I decided to donate it for Wings for Life.

About the athlete: The primary chemical laboratory worker from Switzerland has never really worked in his profession – his passions are the mountains. And by fully dedicating himself to his life’s dream, he self-actualizes himself in ice-climbing. Urs loves his dangerous sports, and proves his talent at many climbing competitions. His one and only target is to win. But Urs is aware that he is jeopardized when climbing in the mountains: In March 2005, he tumbled down a strut of 30 meters height – and as if by a miracle he survived almost unhurt.

Article 30: Moto GP Helmet from Dani Pedrosa

Details: The helmet from Dani Pedrosa, runner up in the Moto GP world championship of the 2007 season. Tested and signed by the Spaniard.

About the athlete: The first time Daniel Pedrosa got on a motorbike was at the age of four and his machine, motocross Italjet 50, had side-wheels. At the age of six, Dani began racing on minibikes. His first pocket bike was a miniature copy of a street Kawasaki. Other bikes followed; circuits and races with friends, always for fun and not even imagining what was yet to come.

Dani Pedrosa is now residing in London. Among his hobbies are bicycle riding, something he still enjoys a lot, as well as supermotard, motocross or trial. Outside the world of sports he enjoys going to the movies or spending time with friends. Sometimes he joins them at the disco, but he prefers to amuse himself playing computer games, because, as Dani says those with motorbikes and cars are very realistic, the behaviour of the bike is very similar to that of a real one. A curious fact: Dani learned the circuits on which he races now by heart watching videotapes of 500cc races with Rainey or Lawson. However, his favourite rider has always been Mick Doohan.

Record of Achievements: 1st world champion 125cc (2003) 2nd world championship Moto GP (2007) 3rd world championship 125cc (2002) 1st world champion 250cc (2004) 8th world championship 125cc (2001)

Article 31: Moto GP Helmet from Nicky Hayden

Details: Tested and signed by the Moto GP world champion from Kentucky, USA, Nicky Hayden.

About the athlete: Take the boy out of Owensboro and he misses his mother’s cooking. But, take the boy to the racetrack and he doesn’t miss a thing. If there’s anything that Nicky Hayden, “The Kentucky Kid,” pines for more than American comfort food, it’s success in motorcycle racing – and he’s happily sacrificing his taste buds in the name of world dominance.

Record of Achievements: Moto GP world champion (2006) Moto GP Rookie of the year (2003) Ama 600SS Champ speed vision pro Ama Superbike Champ (2002) athlete of the year 1999

Article 32: GP 250 Helmet from Mika Kallio

Details: The race helmet from the pilot with the legendary number 36, Mika Kallio from Finland.

About the athlete: The 25 year old Finn has been collecting championships for at least ten years. Either Finnish or world championships; and after his win in last season’s final in Valencia (ESP) it does not look like as if Mika Kallio has closed down his collectorship.

Record of Achievements: 2nd world championship 125cc (2005 and 2006) 1st Finnish championship in Iceracing 125cc Rookie of the Year 125cc (2002)

Article 33: DTM VIP Package for 2 People: Be Guest at the Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline including a Meet & Greet with Wings for Life Ambassador Martin Tomczyk

Details: Being guest at the Audi Sport Team means to be part of the most successful international touring car series. You can also try yourself as co-pilot in a real 470 PS DTM race car.

The package includes: - 4 star buffet including drinks - Paddock tickets - Grandstand seats (Gold category) - VIP parking place with shuttle service - Exclusive pit walk at the Abt Sportsline with Martin Tomczyk - Interviews and show program at the Audi VIP lounge - Hospitality - Give away present

Not included: expenses & accommodation

DTM dates 2008 Date Race Track

12./13.04.2008 Hockenheim Kick Off *

19./20.04.2008 Oschersleben

03./04.05.2008 Mugello (I)

17./18.05.2008 Eurospeedway, Lausitz

28./29.06.2008 Norisring *

12./13.07.2008 Zandvoort (NL)

26./27.07.2008 Nürburgring

30./31.08.2008 Brands Hatch (GB)

20./21.09.2008 Barcelona (E)

04./05.10.2008 Le Mans (F)

25./26.10.2008 Hockenheim Finals*

Martin Tomczyk’s personal statement as Wings for Life ambassador: Do you know how much it would mean to a paralyzed person to be able to move the foot, the arm or just the forefinger?! Therefore, being an ambassador of the Wings for Life foundation is something really special to me: to find future ways and means to make the greatest wish of every paralyzed person come true – to stand on one’s own feet again, to regain some the body functions or to move freely. Wings for Life is a private initiative and therefore dependent on your donation. All the donations go directly into research in order to make one day the most natural thing possible to approximately 2.7 million people! As an athlete I am very often confronted with the consequences of spinal cord injuries, even though only 2% of all paraplegias come from professional-/ extreme sports. More than half of the spinal cord injuries follow from accidents which happened in the road traffic or even from falls – areas which affect each of us. Think about it…

Article 34: Stefan Everts Package: Original Race Shirt from 10th World Champion Title & 2 VIP Tickets for a MX GP Race in the Season 2008

Details: Used and signed race shirt worn by the Belgian exceptional rider when he won his 10th world champion title. Plus two VIP tickets for a MX GP race of your choice with meet & greet at the KTM paddock.

Journey to race location not included!

About the athlete: Ten times motocross world champion Stefan Everts is now racing director of the KTM Red Bull Motocross Racing team.

Article 35: “Ferrari”-Painting by Günter Edlinger

Details: The painting by Günter Edlinger was created during a live production in front of the audience at the Classic Car Expo in Salzburg 2007.

Theme: 60th birthday of Ferrari. Size: 140 x 160cm

About the artist: Günter Edlinger lives and works in Salzburg and Mondsee, both AUT. He became famous for his passionate and expressive work with diverse materials.

Article 36: Original, Signed Pair of HEAD Race from Hermann Maier

Details: “SG Racing Ski - SG 210 w plate Racing” – this pair of skis helped Wings for Life ambassador Hermann Maier to conquer the podium again finishing 2nd in the Super G at the Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbühel 2008.

About the athlete: Hermann Maier (born December 7, 1972, Altenmarkt) is an Austrian skier who has won four overall World Cup titles (1998, 2000, 2001, 2004), two Olympic gold medals (both in 1998), three World Championship titles (1999: 2, 2005: 1) and 53 races in the World Cup. He ranks among the likes of Jean-Claude Killy, Ingemar Stenmark, Toni Sailer, Alberto Tomba, Kjetil André Aamodt and Franz Klammer as one of the best exponents of the sport. Maier did not initially enjoy much success in skiing. As a 15-year old at the Schladming ski academy, he was sent home after being told he wouldn't make it because of his slight build caused by growth impairments. He returned home to his father's ski school in Flachau, which is still Maier's hometown. He took up work as a bricklayer in the summer and a ski instructor in the winter.

Article 37: Axel Naglich’s FISCHER Skis from the Expedition to Mt. St. Elias 2007

Details: This pair of skis has been tested on the world’s longest ski descent – from the top of 5.490m high Mt. St. Elias in Alaska down to sea level. A 35 kilometres long descent, only possible on this single mountain and done by some of the world’s best and bravest ski alpinists; lead by the Austrian Axel Naglich.

Model: FISCHER Watea 101 Length: 192cm

About the athlete: Maybe it was growing up next to the Streif, Austria’s infamous world cup ski run, that impaired Axel Naglich’s judgment for adversity. On skis by age 2, hang- at 16 and today racing Ironman as a hobby, in his spare time Naglich scouts the world’s highest and most daunting peaks for potential ski lines. Unbeknownst to his disapproving parents, Naglich started ski racing at 16 in order to gain enough experience to forerun World Cup races in Kitzbühel. He went on to race the gruelling 24 Hours of Aspen five times, winning in 1993, 1996 and 1997. Naglich competed in the Red Bull Snowthrill in Chamonix, , then the biggest freeski event in Europe, in 1998. The following year, he won the biggest air category, but was disqualified for losing a ski mid-flight and continuing on a single ski. He competed twice in the X-Games, both races resulting in serious crashes, before turning his attention to loftier goals in the pursuit of pushing free skiing’s limits.

Article 38: Helmet from Ski Jumper Adam Malysz (POL)

Details: Manifold world champion in ski jumping and national hero Adam Malysz from Poland wore this helmet in this season’s world cups, signed it and will hand it over personally.

Size: XS

About the athlete: At the age of 15, Adam (born on December 3, 1977 in Wisla/Poland) started his international ski-jump career – and after his unexpected successes in 2001 he became a folk hero in Poland. The meanwhile 31-year-old has promoted to the sports-elite by holding 4 single-world champion titles and 4 world cup overall winner titles. Thank goodness the most successful polish winter sportsman in history doesn’t feel like ever reverting to his original profession – because there are not as many great ski-jumpers as roofers…

Article 39: Helmet from Ski Jumper Thomas Morgenstern (AUT)

Details: This helmet has been worn and signed by double Olympic Champion & world cup overall winner 2008 Thomas Morgenstern from Austria.

About the athlete: Thomas Morgenstern was born on October 30th, 1986, in Carinthia (AUT). When he was ten years old the young Austrian made his first experience with ski jumping. Soon his „sense of flight“ was obvious, so the goal of becoming a great ski jumper grew in Morgi’s mind. With 15 he spent nearly all of his spare time with training. The result was amazing: After having dominated the junior class for years, he won his first world cup in Liberec with 16 years. The greatest success in his young career was his double-victory (single and team) during the Olympic Winter Games in Turin 2006. What will follow is not a continuation: Those who know Morgi can tell that he is always reaching for the brightest light – which is, in the current season, the first place in the final world cup ranking.

Article 40: X Games 2008 Helmet from Shaun White (USA)

Details: Shaun’s helmet with which he won his latest X-Games gold medal in the super pipe event.

About the athlete: Shaun White is what every kid can only dream of becoming - one of the best pro snowboarders in the world and one of the talented vert skaters in recent memory. He gained a multitude of titles, amongst others the Olympic champion title in halfpipe in 2006. Shaun is the first man who won the Slopestyle competition 4 times at the X Games and the first athlete to compete in the Winter and Summer X Games in 2 different sports, namely in and .

Shaun’s nicknames are “Future Boy”, “The Flying Tomato” and “The Egg” and he is not only an outstanding sportsman, but also an average teenager who loves to ride, skate, surf and hang out.

Article 41: Freeride Helmet from Free Skier Chris Davenport (USA) & his Book “Ski the 14ers”

Details: This GIRO helmet has been worn by Chris Davenport during one of his exceptional free ride adventure tours through the Rocky Mountains. The book “Ski the 14ers” has been signed by Chris and shows his exceptional talent on skies in pictures.

About the athlete: Chris Davenport of Aspen/Colorado is considered one of the world’s most accomplished big mountain skiers. A former alpine downhill racer, Chris made his mark in the freeskiing community when he won the 1996 World Championships in Alaska. In 2000, he landed on the podium in each Freeskiing World Tour event he participated in. He had featured articles and photographs in several publications such as the renowned Sports Illustrated. Chris is known globally as one of the icons of the sport of skiing.

Article 42 & 48: Skateboard Deck from Ryan Sheckler (USA)

Details: Personalized skateboard deck signed by the US American exceptional skater Ryan Sheckler. When he visited the Red Bull headquarters in Fuschl, he personally handed the board over to Wings for Life ambassador Tarek Rasouli.

About the athlete: Ryan was born in in 1989 and discovered his passion for skateboarding quite early: At the age of 18 months (!), he found his dad’s old school skateboard and taught himself to push it around by using one knee, and eventually stood up on the skateboard. Since the age of 6, he spent up to 22 hours a week practicing tricks in his backyard, developed even his own trick called the “Sheck-lair”, an indy kickflip flyout. After winning the X Games, Gravity Games, Slam City Jam and Vans Triple Crown, he turned professional in 2003. His other passion is cars, but Ryan also enjoys surfing, , snowboarding and swimming. Ryan is the star of the MTV reality show “Life of Ryan”.

Article 43: Surfboard Sofia Mulanovich (PER)

Details: Approved and signed surfboard from the Peruvian world class surfer Sofia Mulanovich.

The board: Length: 5.6 Design: flyer f Brand /Fabric: all merrick

What does the exhibit mean to Sofia personally? It is a good board and one of those I have used in the World Championship Tour and it will help healing spinal cord injury!

About the athlete: Sofia is an attraction wherever she goes. She is often chased by journalists’ cameras from all over the world, just like a Hollywood star. But of course, this girl has become an icon in the world’s surfing scene, making this sport famous in many places. She started like any other daughter born in a surfer’s family, but Sofia’s talent and perseverance have made her a recognized champion in the world and, of course, by the Peruvian people.

Record of achievements: World Champion 2004 3rd place in Amateur World Contest in ESPY Awards 2005 2000 On top of WCT ranking: World Champion 2nd place in Juniors in 2001 2005 2nd place en WQS last year 2003 1st place in the ISA World Surfing Games (World Champion)- March 2004 1st place in the WCT ranking:

Article 44: “Smoke On” Acryl by Martin Sullivan

Details: A scene from the Red Bull Air Race World Series banned on canvas. Martin

Sullivan let himself influence by the world’s best pilots during the Red Bull Air Race in Barcelona (ESP) in 2006.

Title: Smoke on! Artist: Martin Sullivan Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 115 cm x 75 cm Year: 2007 Frame: custom made steel frame Weight: www.redbullairrace.com

Article 45: F1 Helmet from

Details: An original Schuberth F1 helmet from seven times world champion Michael Schumacher.

About the athlete: According to the official Formula One website, he is “statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen”. When Michael Schumacher was four, his father modified the young boy's pedal kart by adding a small motorcycle engine. After 17 years of Forumla 1 racing, Schumacher holds many records in Formula One, including most drivers' championships, race victories, fastest laps, pole positions, points scored and most races won in a single season. Schumacher is the first and only Formula One driver to have an entire season of podium finishes (2002).

Record of achievements in Formula One Pole positions 68 World Championship Career: Fastest laps 76 Active years: 1991-2006 First race: 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, First Teams Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari win: 1992 Belgian Grand Prix Races 250 (248 starts), Wins: 91, Podium Last win: 2006 Chinese Grand Prix, Last finishes: 154 race: 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix Championships 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) Career points 1,369

Article 46: F1 Race Suit from

Details: Original, used & singed Formula 1 race suit from Wings for Life ambassador Robert Doornbos.

About the athlete: The Dutch Racing Driver was the third driver for the Red Bull Racing Formula One team until the

2006 Chinese Grand Prix, when he was promoted to second driver alongside David Coulthard. He is currently driving for Team USA in the . Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Doornbos' first sport was tennis, and he competed at semi- professional national level in the Netherlands. His interest in motor sport grew after he was invited to the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix as a guest of WilliamsF1.

Why does Robert Doornbos think people should spend money at the Wings for Life Charity Auction? It’s an exclusive opportunity for anyone to get their hands on some truly extraordinary exhibits, but most important of course, to support the Wings for Life Foundation and raise the hope of many people suffering from spinal cord injuries!

Record of achievements: Champ Car World Series: 14 races, 2 wins and 6 podium finishes in 2007 Formula One World Championship: 11 races in 2005 and 2006 International Formula 3000: Final placing 3rd in 2004

Article 47: Race Suit & Helmet from VW Team Pilot

Details: The world champion helmet of Carlos Sainz and his race suit are both personalized and signed.

What does this item mean to Carlos personally? Both, the helmet and the overall are two very important personal things for a rally driver. Of course it means a lot for any driver; in this case, with this helmet and overall I have won the World Championship for Cross Country.

About the athlete: Sainz, known as "El Matador” by his fans, looks back on a peerless career in the World Rally Championship: He led the all-time WRC winners list with 26 victories till the middle of 2006, finished the World Championship eleven times in the top-three, two World Championship titles distinguish his career. The Spaniard took a cockpit in cross country afterwards. In his first "Dakar” in 2006 he took four stage victories, and in 2007 he led the rally for four days. He finally made the break through in off-road sport by winning the 2007 FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup. In Michel Périn, the most successful navigator in cross country rallying, Sainz found the ideal co-driver. "He stays cool even in difficult situations, and works precisely and highly concentrated,” says the co-driver of his driver’s character.

Carlos Sainz has had a soft spot for every type of sport since his early teens: He was Spanish Champion at 16 years of age and played football successfully before electing to concentrate on motorsport. In his hometown Madrid, where he lives with his wife Reyes and children Carlos, Blanca and Anna, he is involved with the Real Madrid football club, plays tennis in his free time and likes to go hunting. His interests have recently been captured by the young carting career of son Carlos. Sainz also runs a kart centre in the Spanish capital.

Article 49: Berlinale Cart Cup Helmet & DVD, signed by various Film Biz People

Details: Seven people, among them Til Schweiger, Daniel Brühl, Markus Kavak (MTV) and Red Bull athlete Tobias Wicke, have signed this helmet after racing in the Cart-Cup in the course of the Berlinale 2008.

Signed by: Til Schweiger (actor, producer) Daniel Brühl (actor) Tom Schilling (actor) Oliver Bröcker (actor) Markus Kavka (MTV host) Patrice Boudibela (MTV host) Tobias Wicke (BMX rider)

Article 50: Original F1 Race Suit from

Details: This original Toro Rosso Formula 1 race suit has been worn by US American driver Scott Speed during the last season. It is personalized and signed.

About the athlete: On October 4, 2007, Team Red Bull formally announced an agreement with former Formula 1 Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Scott Speed to race the No. 2 Red Bull Camry with Eddie Sharp Racing for the 2008 ARCA Re/MAX Series Season. Patrick Donahue will serve as crew chief for the rookie driver as he begins his ascent into stock car racing. Red Bull may consider occasional opportunities for Speed in NASCAR as the 2008 season progresses. Speed’s connection with Red Bull dates back to 2002, when Speed won the Red Bull Driver Search, a program aimed at putting an American talent into Formula One. With Red Bull backing, Speed raced his way through the European ranks and into a full-time seat in 2006 at Red Bull Racing’s sister team, Scuderia Toro Rosso, before mutually parting ways in 2007.

Article 51: Race Suit from VW Team Pilot

Details: The official VW team race suit was made for Mark Miller personally. It is signed and ready to wear.

About the Athlete: “To become a professional racing driver was the best decision of my life. I just should have made it earlier,” explains Mark Miller. In his youth he actually sacrificed a promising career in motorbike racing to study. As factory driver he now traces the path in reverse: The investment manager withdrew from the business to concentrate solely on his motorsport activities. Miller’s strength: He is one- hundred per cent committed; for example he undertakes an intensive fitness programme. His mental strength helps him to concentrate but stay relaxed at the same time: "One of my plus points is that I don’t target any unrealistic goals and in doing so don’t put myself unnecessarily under pressure.” Miller, who is one of the few US Americans to start the Dakar Rally, is regarded as a multi- talent. In 1979, he competed in the SCORE Off-road Challenge for the first time on a motorbike in his homeland, was successful in a NASCAR truck series, and scored several wins in the Trophy Truck class of the famous Baja 1000 and Baja 500 rallies.

Article 52: Day with Rhys Millen

Details: Spend a day with the Red Bull Drift Team. Prior to each round you will have the chance of visiting Rhys Millen at the shake down local day, get an introduction to car, team and competition. Ride along in the Solstice and "Tandem ride chasing the GTO". This will give a real perspective of what it is like to lead and follow in competition. You can make it short or could even travel in the transporter from the race shop to the test site to get the whole experience.

For one person, date to be determined with Rhys Millen directly. More details: http://www.redbulldriftteam.com/

About the athlete: With over 16 years of racing experience, Rhys Millen has established himself as one of the premier rally/drifting drivers in North America. Born in New Zealand in 1972, Rhys is the son of famed rally and off-road racer Rod Millen. Rhys joined Rod in the U.S. as a teenager and soon afterwards established himself as a racer by taking first at the 1992 Pike’s Peak Hill Climb in the Open Division and winning Rookie of the Year. In 2004, Millen partnered with Pontiac to enter the first US Drift series, Formula Drift. He won the Formula Drift championship in 2005 and was runner-up in 2006.

What does this item mean to Rhys Millen personally? With respect to my recent injury I have had the chance to reflect on what “Wings For life” truly is about. Knowing how close I came to having paralysis, waking up every morning wiggling my fingers and toes, places you in a position to respect your body and how lucky you are to have full use of it. Your body and mind are the greatest gifts of all, respect them, do not be afraid to use them to there full potential.

Article 53: Original KTM Supermoto Team Shirt from Bernd Hiemer

Details: Bernd Hiemer’s official team shirt in KTM colours. The supermoto world champion from 2006 signed this shirt.

About the athlete: Winning eight heats and five Grand Prix, Bernd Hiemer dominated the S1 class of the FIM Supermoto World Championship in the year 2006. It was a successful year for the 25 year old German from Leutkirch, and the many battles with the Husqvarna and Aprilia rivals gave further importance to Asphalt Surfer’s achievements. Successful does not mean easy, and it was surely not easy for Hiemer. With VDB moving to the S2 class, the German’s plan of beating the Supermoto Champion changed into beating three top riders: defending Champion Gerald Delepine and his team mate Ivan Lazzarini, and Aprilia’s Christian Iddon. Finishing 4th in the last season, 2008 shall again become a year of triumph and success.

For Bernd the Supermoto season starts March 29 with the first race of the Italian Championship.

Article 54: Race Suit from VW Team Driver

Details: The official VW team race suit was made for the South African Giniel de Villiers personally. It is signed and ready to wear.

About the Athlete: "I’ve loved motorsport ever since I was a small child. I had my own kart when I was four years old. Racing is in my blood,” believes Giniel de Villiers. The South African was a successful touring car driver before starting his career in cross country rallying. After winning five touring car titles in his homeland – four of them in succession – he took up an entirely new challenge: For the 2000 season he jumped from the level tarmac of circuit racing to the rough tracks of cross country. Brilliantly: Only one year later he won his first national title in off-road racing. de Villiers celebrated the greatest result to date for the Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 after finishing second in the 2006 Dakar Rally. He recorded four stage victories during the 2007 "Dakar”. "In desert rallies you have to overcome new challenges on a daily basis, be very flexible and stay concentrated to the very last metre – and this is what I love.” "Ginny” is permanently on the move in his free time: "I’m an outdoor person. I like to spend my time kite surfing, playing golf or riding my motorbike.” A further interest is the property business: de Villiers occasionally works in the family business in the Winelands close to .

Article 55: NASCAR Experience with

Details: Drive with a driver - A true experience for any race fan, a day long driving school conducted by a Red Bull Racing Team Cup driver. The day begins with a one on one class session, followed by a ride along in a race prepared 2 seat Cup car. The final exam will be a follow the leader experience for the student to drive their own car while following the teacher.

About the team: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Car Nos. 83 and 84 Red Bull Racing Team takes an engineering-driven approach to stock car racing, where our in-shop think tank is focused on enhancing the technology of the Nos. 83 and 84, and the at-track crew tunes, cranks and burns a lot of rubber to gain power and position. All of the components are in place to score the spot even better than Park Place — victory lane. As owner and sponsor of a two-car team, Red Bull Racing Team is an ambitious effort that shows our commitment to racing and our dedication to the Red Bull brand.

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