Het 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed is een mega-belevenis voor motorsportliefhebbers. De show stelen is er nagenoeg onmogelijk omdat iedereen zijn dikste auto’s en motoren meebrengt, al had het Yamaha Rally Team nog andere motieven.
Bij het Goodwood House in Sussex brachten de Yamaha Rally jongens een show ten voordele van Two Wheels for Life. Piloten Pol Tarrés en Alessandro Botturi deden hun gebruikelijke wheelies en drifts voor het publiek dat aangemaand werd om deze organisatie te steunen – en dat was niet zonder succes. In totaal werd er net over 160.000 euro opgehaald om ziekenhuizen, dokters en verpleegkundigen in Afrika te voorzien van motoren om sneller zieken te kunnen bereiken in afgelegen regio’s.
Marc Bourgeois, Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Manager
“We were thrilled to be at Goodwood Festival of Speed, supporting our partners, Two Wheels for Life. Their programme to make healthcare more accessible and reliable in Africa through motorcycles makes a big difference in countless lives. We are proud to support a charity that aligns so closely with Yamaha’s values. For us, racing in Africa emphasises the importance of giving back to the local community. It was inspiring to see our riders alongside Yamaha legends Randy Mamola and Kenny Roberts, all united in supporting the noble mission of Two Wheels for Life.”
Andrea Coleman, Co-founder and CEO of Two Wheels for Life and Riders for Health
“Being invited to be the official charity of Goodwood Festival of Speed was a dream come true for Two Wheels for Life. We had the chance to share our story with so many people and organisations who understand the value of the work we do using reliable transport to save lives across Africa. It was also a wonderful opportunity to showcase our ongoing partnership with Yamaha Motor Europe. Seeing new ambassadors, Yamaha riders Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi ride the Hill Climb with co-founder and MotoGP legend Randy Mamola and long time supporter (King) Kenny Roberts was a special moment that illustrated how the great things we have achieved have always been made possible with the support of the world of motorsport.”