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Mon, Oct 11 2010 10:40 am | Comments

ROSSI PROJECT RIDE DAY
Saturday brought about the second Rossi Project Ride day in support of Ross Maeda and his recovery from injuries sustained in last year’s crash.   Just past the 1-year anniversary of the crash, Ross has made a lot of progress in his recovery effort.  His blog at Rossiproject.com tracks his recovery and his thoughts throughout the past year.  He has also posted up some great photos from years past.  This weekend’s benefit ride day was held at Starwest MX park in Perris, CA.  The Starwest management donated the use of their track and proceeds toward Ross’ benefit, and provided a perfectly prepared track in the morning for the scores of riders that attended.  The track was busy all day, and despite the traffic, the track delivered fun for all riders.  Several pro riders came out to the event, some even donating items to help raise money.  The day was a great success, and Ross spent quite a bit of time socializing with the crowd.
Ross Maeda came out to the ride day to take in the event and to spend time with the people that came out to support his recovery.

Ross Maeda came out to the ride day to take in the event and to spend time with the people that came out to support his recovery.

The Deft Family set up in the vendor area with Nate Adams and Logan Darien pitting out of the rig.

The Deft Family set up in the vendor area with Nate Adams and Logan Darien pitting out of the rig.

Throughout the day, the Deft pit had various riders taking a break under their awning.

Throughout the day, the Deft pit had various riders taking a break under their awning.

Suzuki brought out their race transporter along with a livery of bikes, including Ryan Dungey's MXoN bike.

Suzuki brought out their race transporter along with a livery of bikes, including Ryan Dungey's MXoN bike.

Bret Metcalf arrived with the Suzuki team on his new ride, putting in a lot of laps. Metty looked smooth and very comfortable on the new steed.

Bret Metcalfe arrived with the Suzuki team on his new ride, putting in a lot of laps. Metty looked smooth and very comfortable on the new steed.

There was an incredible amount of rider gear, services and other items donated for the raffles and silent auctions throughout the day.
Doug Dubach donated his Loretta Lynn's trophy for the silent auction.

Doug Dubach donated his Loretta Lynn's trophy for the silent auction.

An Ernesto Fonseca jersey in the silent auction.

An Ernesto Fonseca jersey in the silent auction.

More jerseys from the silent auction.

More jerseys from the silent auction.

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