[kropotkin thinks...] - Things To Do At Silverstone, Part I: The Day Of Champions

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With MotoGP returning to Silverstone for the first time in 24 years, what better way to get yourself reacquainted with the track and check out the changes than by attending the traditional Riders for Health Day of Champions? Activities start at 9am on Thursday morning, and feature a very full program, including concerts by James Toseland's band Crash, quizzes and interviews. On track, visitors can buy ticket for a lap of the track in a racing sidecar, watch stunt riders Gary Rothwell and Martin Crosswaite, or see a display of engineering glory from years' past win the classic bike parade. A full list of activities is available on the Riders for Health Day of Champions page.

But the highlight of the day is the traditional fund-raising auction over on the main stage. Early in the afternoon, the 125 and Moto2 riders will be on stage and selling off items of value in aid of Riders for Health, and from 4:30pm onwards, the stars of MotoGP will be selling memorabilia to eager fans, to help raise cash to provide healthcare in Africa. The line up is as follows:

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