Suzuki's on-line bushfire charity auction

Lending a hand to communities affected by Victoria's recent bushfire disaster, Suzuki Motorcycles has announced it will conduct an online auction, with net proceeds going to the Australian Red Cross.

The Suzuki Victorian Bushfire Charity Auction will run on eBay from Thursday, April 23 until Sunday, May 3, and is open to bids from all around the world.

One of the items on offer is the opportunity to spend a weekend with Suzuki's MotoGP team as a 'Mechanic for the Day'.

The lucky winner will go behind the scenes at a round of their choice in the 2009 world championship, meeting Chris Vermeulen and Loris Capirossi and spending Friday as a crew member.

The prize also includes full paddock access for two people for the entire event, a full range of team clothing, all meals with the crew and riders, and professional photos of the experience. The winner will need to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements to the GP.

Other items up for grabs include signed gear from Vermeulen, and leathers used by six-time AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin.

Off-road fans can bid for a jersey and nylons worn and signed by two-time world and AMA supercross champion Chad Reed, along with uniforms from 2008 Australasian SuperX Pro Lites Champion Matt Moss and his Team Shift Motul Suzuki teammate Cameron Taylor.

The auction also features rare pieces of memorabilia signed by Suzuki world champions and international legends Schwantz, Peter Goddard, five-time 500cc motocross champion Roger DeCoster and six-time 250cc motocross world champion Joel Robert.

More additions to the auction will be announced in the coming weeks, before bidding opens at 8.00pm on April 23.

More details can be found by clicking here.