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Article1: A replica of David Coulthard’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 Red Bull Racing cars (Mark Webber 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: Red Bull Racing 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 Formula One 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 Adrian Newey 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 Monaco, 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 Cyril Despres who decided the rally in his favour, the
second time after 2005 and after a hard but fair fight with colleague Marc Coma (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:
Displacement (cc)
Bore x Stroke (mm)
Weight
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
654
102/80
approx. 162 kg
Article 3: Football Friendly Match against Football Club Red Bulls 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 Kite & Board from US Surf Legend Robby Naish
Details: Complete kite surfing equipment
from Robby Naish 2008. The board has
been signed by the master himself. The
equipment includes: back bag, kite, bar,
pump
Specs:
Kite:
Board:
Bar/ropes:
Bar:
Rope:
Helix 12m²
Sol 131
SLEControl System 2:11:1
20"
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
windsurfing, 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 Mike Mangold (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)
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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
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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 Venice
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 aircraft 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 ski racer
Werner Grissmann, symbolizes the hardest adventure event for many athletes.
The team event consists of mountain running, paragliding, mountain biking 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 (Austria) – 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. Wind 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: Travis Pastrana 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.
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Height:
Length:
Width:
Weight:
54 in / 137.16 cm
42.25 in / 107.32 cm
1.75 in / 4.45 cm
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
motocross 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 James Bond, 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 extreme sport.
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
branded kite
and board
from Gisela
Pulido from
Spain.
Kite:
Slingshot
Fuel 7m
Board:
Twintip
Shapes
1'23x37.
Board – back
Board – front
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)
1st PKRA Austria (2007)
1st PKRA Italy (2007)
1st PKRA Spain (2007)
Spanish Champion (2006)
KPWT World Champion (2005)
World Champion Wave Masters (2005)
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 climbing 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, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Central America, Croatia, Czech Republic
(Slovakia), Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands,
Portugal, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey,
United Kingdom, 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. (Glider shown varies slightly from sale item.)
Signed by Alex Hofer (x-Alps Champion 2005 and
2007)
Manufacturer:
Model:
Class:
DHV Cert:
Ozone
Mantra M
DHV 2-3
MZL GS-01
Total Flying weight:
Minimum:
82Kg
Maximum:
102Kg
Glider Weight:
Min/max speed:
5.7Kg
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 Basel, is one of the most
successful professional triathlete from Switzerland and was the first European woman to win
the Ironman
Triathlon 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
Ironman Hawai Champion (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005)
Ironman South Africa Champion (2005, 2006, 2007)
International Female Triathlete of the Year (2001, 2002)
achievements:
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 (2006,
2005, 2004, 2003)
Spanish Trials Champion (2005, 2004)
Spanish Indoor Trials Champion (2005)
World Trials Champion by Nations (2005,
2004)
World Indoor Trials Champion by Nations
(2005, 2004, 2003)
European Champion (2000)
Children’s Category Trials Champion
(1995)
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
championship 07, when Marc
champion. Marc used this helmet
Dakar 2007.
world
became the world
during the Rally
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 Enduro 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
Dakar Rally, 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 Nani Roma, his teammate 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
Tickets for a
Motocross GP
& Race Shirt
Details: This
Motocross
Package
includes two
Package: 2 Paddock
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 Dakar Series 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 Olympic
Games 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 Motorsport,
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 pit stop
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 Arden
International. 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 Juan
Pablo Montoya and Nick Heidfeld.
The successful F3000 seasons allowed him to enter the most desired Formula, the Formula
One. After three years at the Scuderia Toro Rosso, 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 Titan 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 - Freestyle Skiing)
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:
2nd world championship Moto GP (2007)
1st world champion 250cc (2004)
1st world champion 125cc (2003)
3rd world championship 125cc (2002)
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 Superbike Champ (2002)
Ama 600SS Champ speed vision pro
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: travel 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 Skis 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-gliding 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, France, 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 skateboarding and snowboarding.
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 Extreme Skiing 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 California 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, wakeboarding, 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:
3rd place in Amateur World Contest in
2000
2nd place in Juniors in 2001
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
World Champion 2004
ESPY Awards 2005
On top of WCT ranking: World Champion
2005
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 Michael Schumacher
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
World Championship Career:
Active years: 1991-2006
Teams Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari
Races 250 (248 starts), Wins: 91, Podium
finishes: 154
Championships 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003, 2004)
Career points 1,369
Pole positions 68
Fastest laps 76
First race: 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, First
win: 1992 Belgian Grand Prix
Last win: 2006 Chinese Grand Prix, Last
race: 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix
Article 46: F1 Race Suit from Robert Doornbos
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 Minardi Team USA in the Champ Car World Series.
Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Doornbos' first sport was tennis, and he competed at semiprofessional 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 Carlos Sainz
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 rallying 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
Squash 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 Scott Speed
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 Toyota 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 Mark Miller
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 Volkswagen 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 onehundred 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 multitalent. 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: Drifting 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 Giniel de Villiers
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 Cape
Town.
Article 55: NASCAR Experience with Red Bull Racing Team
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.