Motorcycle Racing Fans Offered a “Day of Stars;” An insider’s Look at MotoGP Exclusive Riders for Health fundraising event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 22 CHICAGO (April 15, 2010) – Riders for Health – the official charity of MotoGP- and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, have announced that 60 lucky motorcycle racing fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a “Day of Stars” for a unique, insider’s look at the 2010 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. “Day of Stars” is hosted by Riders’ co-founder and grand prix legend, Randy Mamola and offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at MotoGP racing. This all day event takes place on Thursday, July 22, before the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway. The “Day of Stars” is a benefit for Riders for Health, the non-profit organization that provides transportation for health care delivery in Africa. Riders for Health “Day of Stars” will include a VIP three-day motorcycle or car parking pass for the Red Bull US Grand Prix, a half-day motorcycle tour of Carmel Valley’s wine country and a catered lunch with motorcycle legends Randy Mamola, Wayne Rainey, Don Emde and other celebrities. The highlight of the event is an afternoon of meet-and-greet with past and present MotoGP stars. Racing stars Ben Spies, Colin Edwards, Loris Capirossi, Randy De Puniet, and Marco Melandri have attended past afternoon sessions, joined by Grand Prix legends Eddie Lawson and Kenny Roberts. Lucky fans who attend “Day of Stars” will also receive an exclusive tour of the MotoGP pit lane, and paddock and three parade laps around the circuit including the Corkscrew. On Thursday, July 22, at 4:00 p.m., there is a live auction of autographed MotoGP memorabilia, including Nicky Hayden signed items, VIP hospitality suite tickets to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, exclusive Ducati merchandise and many unique MotoGP items. The auction is at Turn Four of the Mazda Raceway. The auction is open to public, free of admission and parking fees. Proceeds of the auction will go to Riders for Health. Tickets are available by calling {312} 373-1447 or online at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca website www.mazdaraceway.com. A ticket to Day of Stars is $500 per person, of which $375 is a tax-deductible donation to Riders for Health II, the United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization in support of UK-based Riders for Health. For more information on this event, go to www.dayofstars.org. Riders for Health is a non-profit organization born out of the world of motorcycle racing. Its mission is to ensure that health workers in Africa have uninterrupted access to reliable transportation. Without transportation, health care projects fail. Using an innovative social enterprise model, Riders has developed a practical, dynamic approach which is helping to achieve real and sustainable development. They have put in place reliable preventive maintenance systems for two- and four-wheeled vehicles used in health care delivery enabling health workers to reach 11 million people in rural Africa on a regular basis. Riders for Health currently operates programs in the Gambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Lesotho and Nigeria, where it works with ministries of health, UN agencies and local humanitarian organizations. All programs are managed by African teams, not by volunteers or expatriates. This means that Riders for Health is able to build a lasting base of local knowledge and a culture of maintenance in the communities with which it works. Riders for Health is the official charity of MotoGP and motorcycle sport’s ruling body, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The quality and innovation that Riders for Health brings to its programs in the field have been recognized globally on many occasions. In particular, Riders for Health is regarded worldwide as a leading example of social enterprise. Riders is supported in the USA by Riders for Health II, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. To learn more visit www.riders.org.